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Request for Special COVID-19 Related Penalty Relief
NATP joined other associations in calling for the need of special COVID-19 related penalty relief.The letter notes that the current state of the IRS, including a reduced workforce, mail backlog, and premature compliance actions call attention to the situation.
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NATP Encourages Streamlined PPP Forgiveness
NATP has submitted a letter urging Congress to address the overburdensome Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness process.
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Changes to e-signature acceptance for Forms 2848 and 8821
In January 2021, the IRS will implement the Taxpayer Digital Communications (TDC) to allow digital signature submissions on Forms 2848 and 8821. The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) shared a presentation outlining the process.
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Other news
NATP Urges Swift PPP Loan Forgiveness — June 2020
Request for Clarification Regarding Stimulus Payments for Seniors — April 2020
NATP Appeals to IRS Commissioner Rettig to Extend Tax Season — April 2020
Recommendations to IRS on the Implementation of the Taxpayer First Act — January 2020
IRS Commissioner Speaks at National Conference — July 2019
NATP Comments on 2020 Draft Form W-4 — July 2019
NATP Continues Support of the Taxpayer First Act — April 2019
NATP Urges an End to the Shutdown of the IRS — January 2019
NATP Comments on Section 199A — October 2018
Support for the Protecting Taxpayers Act — September 2018
Position on the Regulation of Tax Return Preparers — September 2018
NATP in Support of the Taxpayer First Act — August 2018
NATP Comments on 2019 Draft Form W-4 and Instructions — July 2018
NATP Comments on Revised 2018 Form 1040 — July 2018
Summary of NATP Comments on Draft The Taxpayer First Act — April 2018
NATP's Concerns with PPS Identity Verification — January 2018
Ensuring a Modern-Functioning IRS for the 21st Century — April 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
