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NATP Comments on Revised 2019 Form 1040

The IRS and Department of Treasury released revised 2018 Form 1040, NATP requested feedback from its members. We received approximately 540 comments that were overwhelmingly unfavorable. We submitted a letter summarizing the feedback. Read letter submitted

NATP Comments on 2019 Draft Form W-4 and Instructions

On behalf of the members, we submitted feedback on the Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. Our recommendations emphasize the need for a simple Form W-4 that reduces administrative burden, protects the privacy of employees, and avoids the shifting of additional burden to employers. Read letter submitted

NATP in Support of the Taxpayer First Act

NATP sent a letter in support of the Taxpayers First Act to the Senate Finance Committee, Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight. We applaud the bipartisan work done in both chambers that has resulted in this important bill. Read letter submitted

Letters Submitted

NATP Comments on Draft The Taxpayer First Act — March 2018

NATP's Concerns with PPS Identity Verification — January 16, 2018

Ensuring a Modern-Functioning IRS for the 21st Century — April 3, 2017

Return Preparer Office Director Campbell Shares Important Communications for Tax Pros — November 2016

NATP Leaders Discuss Member Concerns with IRS Commissioner Koskinen — November 2016

NATP, IRS and Security Summit Partners Warn Tax Preparers of Data Theft Risks — July 2016

NATP Support of IRS Security Summit — June 2016

Submitted Commentary on REG-134122-15 — February 2016

Comments on the Increased User Fee for SEE — February 2016