Ethical Considerations with Cryptocurrency Tax Preparation
Cryptocurrency taxation is an area that is here to stay, even though many tax professionals may wish otherwise. A March 2022 NBC News survey shows that more than 20 percent of American adults have interacted with cryptocurrency.i Some professionals... Matt Metras, EA
From Hero to Zero in 60 Seconds or Less
The following is a collection of anecdotes from members of the National Association of Enrolled Agents' (NAEA Ethics and Professional Conduct (EP&C) Committee. Names have been changed to preserve the confidentiality of our complainants and respondents. So...
Preparer Due Diligence Under IRC §6695(g)
Section 6695(g) was added to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC or the Code) by P.L. 105-34, the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. It was one of several statutory changes intended to improve earned income credit (EIC) reporting compliance. As originally enacted, the law... Patrick D. Dimmitt, EA