New York State Department of Taxation and Finance March 01, 2023
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Protect Yourself from Bad Tax Preparers: Know Your RightsTax preparers must display taxpayers’ rights and meet standards to ensure ethical service to customers |
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The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance encourages taxpayers to know their rights when hiring a tax preparer. New York State’s Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers establishes standards to help protect the public from dishonest tax preparers. “Before hiring a tax preparer, taxpayers can review the state’s Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers to make sure their preparer follows ethical practices and standards,” said New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Acting Commissioner Amanda Hiller. “While most tax return preparers are honest professionals, some take advantage of their position of trust and access to sensitive information to scam customers out of their hard-earned money.” “By providing the Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers, taxpayers know what they are being charged and if their tax pro will represent them in an audit,” said Kathryn M. Keane, EA, State Office Director, New York Chapter of National Association of Tax Professionals. “As tax professionals, we embrace the requirements in the Bill of Rights and encourage our members to discuss them with their clients.” In New York State, tax return preparers must:
Verify your tax return preparer’s credentials Registered tax return preparers must renew their registration annually with the Tax Department and post copies of their current Registration Certificate. Some licensed individuals are not required to register with the Tax Department, but if someone provides you a tax refund anticipation loan or check, or helps you apply for a loan or check, they must be registered with New York State. To confirm your tax return preparer’s credentials, see Verify your tax return preparer or facilitator. File a complaint If your tax preparer does not comply with the requirements in the Consumer Bill of Rights Regarding Tax Preparers, you can file a complaint online with the Tax Department’s Office of Professional Responsibility. |
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