New Tax IssuesThe Stimulus Recovery Act along with the Omnibus Appropriations Act will bring about a new level of competition in the Tax Industry. Read more by clicking link above.
Legislation almost forced Tax Offices to paySpecial Interest groups led by Impact Alabama sought to pass a new licensing act that would have directly allowed them to use portions of the licensing fees to grow they're own Federally Funded VITA Tax Preparation Offices.
Special interest sought to gain fees from tax industry
One special interest group in Alabama attempted to write their own legislation. If not for NITPA the special interest would have controlled the entire industry and been able to use proceeds from the licensing fees paid by private tax businesses to help them grown their own federally funded tax operations. NITPA successfully defeated the Senate Bill in the house ending one of the most fraudulent industry attacks in modern day history.
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Non Profit Special Interest Groups are seeking to exploit the tax preparation industry
There are so many new outside special interest groups looking to gain access and control over the Tax Industry. They're all looking to gain favorable congressional support that would give them a competitive advantage and allow them to impose fees which would give them access to millions in matching grant programs recently enhanced by the new Omnibus Act signed in Feb. 2009. Much of the $787 billion dollar stimulus program will be distributed through the tax system which is the main reason so many new non profit groups are signing up to run VITA centers across the country. Additionally these same groups are publically crusading a false propaganda campaign to destroy the reputation and image of the private business owners so they can gain public support and business when they open their own Government funded tax offices. If you own a tax office, you need to join with NITPA to protect and defend the interest of your industry.
See more news and other related articles pertaining to Alabama Tax Payer Protection and Refund Anticipation Loan Act or SB201 by clicking here.
Our growing base of Enrolled Agents, CPA's, Distributors and Independent Business owners have long been working with the IRS to help standardize the industry and broaden the enforcement currently provided by ten different federal regulatory acts currently governing the industry. NITPA's members are also lobbying for enhanced continuing education and licensing for the industry. There needs to be standardized certified testing that can be fairly implemented for all people preparing taxes in the industry, not just a minority few. The testing should be inclusive and reflect the racial, gender, geographic, urban/rural and economic diversity of each state to reduce the potential for errors thus minimizing the required workload for the IRS. NITPA is made up of Independent Tax Preparers from across the nation who, together share a common interest in seeing the Industry consistently enhanced. Industry professionals who wish to see the Tax Preparer Industry Strengthened internally by Professional Tax Preparers instead of outside special interest or organizers will be meeting throughout Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and North Carolina during the coming weeks. For information regarding the time and locations please contact a NITPA representative or email us directly. NITPA Membership forms and other contact data can be found by clicking here.
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