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Accounting & Tax Service

12598 Central Avenue | Suite 114

Chino, CA 91710


(909) 545-6940 Phone

(909) 575-6693 Fax

Choosing Your Professional Tax Preparer



IT IS CALIFORNIA LAW ……


According to California law anyone who prepares tax returns for a fee and is not an attorney, certified public accountant (CPA), or enrolled agent (EA) MUST register as a tax preparer with the California Tax Education Council (CTEC).


Each CTEC Registered Tax Preparer is required to complete annual tax education courses and purchase a bond to protect you against fraud.


Always check the professional status of the preparer before handing over your tax information.


According to California law, effective January 1, 2005, the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has the authority to identify and penalize unregistered preparers.


If preparers not registered with CTEC are caught illegally preparing returns for a fee, FTB will issue a $2500 penalty. If preparers fail to comply within 90 days, FTB will issue an additional penalty of $5000.


What is a CTEC REGISTERED TAX PREPARER?


ALL CRTPs must:



HOW TO VERIFY A CRTP


Every year CRTPs are given a compliance certificate and registration card showing the current year, their name, and CTEC number (the number always starts with a “A”).


You can verify your CRTP’s status through CTEC’s website www.ctec.org, click on “Verify a Tax Preparer” or call (877)  850-2832.


Consumers can report  unregistered preparers by filling out a “Noncompliant Form” on the CTEC website www.ctec.org. All reports are kept confidential.


BEWARE OF A PREPARER WHO….



WHAT RISKS DO YOU TAKE BY WORKING WITH AN UNREGISTERED PREPARER?



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12598 Central Avenue, Suite 114 | Chino, CA  91710| Office (909) 545-6940 | Fax (909) 575-6966

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