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Latest news
NATP Supports Tax Deadline Simplification Act
NATP sent a letter to Representative Debbie Lesko (R-AZ-08) in support of the upcoming proposed legislation that would have estimated income tax payments paid on a true quarterly basis.
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Position on the Regulation of Tax Return Preparers
We are proud to support “raising the bar” through fair, effective and not overly-burdensome regulation of all tax return preparers. The effectiveness of tax administration, in part, relies on the consistent quality of work generated by tax return preparers who stay up-to-date on tax law through continuing education.
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NATP Appeals to IRS Commissioner Rettig to Extend Tax Season
NATP has submitted a letter to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig in support of an extension of the 2021 tax season. We recently conducted a survey of tax professionals asking their preferred filing deadline for the 2021 tax season. We learned that 71% of respondents support a later filing deadline.
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Other news
IRS Sends Taxpayer First Act Report to Congress — January 2021
Changes to e-signature acceptance for Forms 2848 and 8821 — January 2021
Request for Special COVID-19 Related Penalty Relief — December 2020
NATP Encourages Streamlined PPP Forgiveness — November 2020
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
