Would it be an ethics violation to furnish the number of 2019 1099s and name of issuer (not amounts) to a deceased taxpayer's son to aid in preparation of his father's 2020 tax return? Two children. This one does not have POA.
Yes, according to an Ethics seminar I attended. I can't tell you the specific place to find in Circ230. Was told it was a violation to use information provided by one client to prepare a 1099 for another client. Meaning ABC company needs to issue 1099 to John Doe. Company XYZ also needs to issued 1099 to John Doe but doesnt have his info. I can't use info ABC gave me to complete XYZs 1099. Crazy!!!
