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From the IRS Topic no. 254, How to choose a tax return preparer
"If you choose to have someone prepare your tax return, choose that preparer wisely. A paid tax return preparer is primarily responsible for the overall substantive accuracy of your return and by law, is required to sign the return and include their preparer tax identification number (PTIN) on it. Although the tax return preparer always signs the return, you're ultimately responsible for the accuracy of every item reported on your return. Anyone paid to prepare tax returns for others should have a thorough understanding of tax matters and is required to have a PTIN.
Choose a tax return preparer you'll be able to contact in case the IRS examines your return and has questions regarding how your return was prepared. You can designate your paid tax return preparer or another third-party to speak to the IRS concerning the preparation of your return, payment/refund issues, and mathematical errors. The third-party authorization checkbox on IRS tax forms gives the designated party the authority to receive and inspect returns and return information and to discuss the processing of your current tax return, including the status of refunds for one year from the original due date of your return (without regard to extensions). Exception: The third-party authorization checkbox for Form 709, United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return expires three years from the date of filing. See Topic no. 312 for information on how to extend the authority to receive and inspect returns and return information to a third-party using Form 8821, Tax Information Authorization.
Most tax return preparers are professional, honest, and provide excellent service to their clients. However, dishonest and unscrupulous tax return preparers who file false income tax returns do exist. See Make a complaint about a tax return preparer if you have been financially impacted by a tax return preparer's misconduct or improper tax preparation practices. You should always check your return for errors to avoid potential financial and legal problems." [1]
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