{"id":18134,"date":"2019-12-03T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T14:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=18134"},"modified":"2020-03-10T10:51:16","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T15:51:16","slug":"your-irs-to-do-list-to-get-ready-for-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/tax-law-and-news\/your-irs-to-do-list-to-get-ready-for-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Your IRS To-Do List to Get Ready for 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

The IRS recently issued an alert reminding tax professionals to review their e-Services account to ensure all contact information is accurate, and to add or remove users. Reviewing e-Services information is just one of the tasks you should complete now to get ready for 2020.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a to-do list from the IRS for the rest of 2019:<\/p>\n

Update e-Services Information<\/b><\/p>\n

E-Services<\/a> offers a suite of tools to assist tax pros. These tools include the e-file application, the Transcript Delivery System (TDS) and a secure mailbox. New e-Services users must first register and verify their identities using\u00a0Secure Access<\/a>\u00a0authentication.<\/p>\n

Principals, principal consents or authorized responsible officials\/delegated users must update the e-file application to ensure all contact information is accurate. Individuals no longer associated with the firm must be removed from the application.<\/p>\n

New delegated users must be added to the e-file application. Firms that will need to use the e-Services TDS should ensure the appropriate people are approved on the application to avoid any delays in accessing\u00a0client transcripts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Firms opening new offices where electronic transmissions will occur must also submit new e-file applications. E-file providers should review\u00a0Publication 3112<\/a>, IRS e-file Application and Participation<\/i>, to determine additional actions they should take.<\/p>\n

The IRS reminds tax pros that the Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) is not transferrable, and cannot be sold, rented, leased or provided with software purchased. It can only be obtained from the IRS. Providers who sell, transfer or close their business operations must notify the IRS within 30 days.<\/p>\n

Renew PTINs<\/b><\/p>\n

Anyone who prepares or helps prepare tax returns for compensation must have a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) and\u00a0renew it each year. Tax preparers have until Dec. 31, 2019, to renew or register for PTINs for the 2020 filing season. Anyone who is an enrolled agent must also have a PTIN and renew it annually.<\/p>\n

Update Power of Attorney\/Third-Party Authorization Records<\/b><\/p>\n

Tax pros who have existing power of attorney or third-party authorization (Form 2848<\/a>, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative<\/i>, and Form 8821<\/a>, Tax Information Authorization<\/i>) for clients should review those records. If the taxpayer is no longer a client, you should submit revocations to end the authorization; instructions are outlined in\u00a0Publication 947<\/a>, Practice Before the IRS and Power of Attorney<\/i>. This will help safeguard taxpayer records.<\/p>\n

Review Security Safeguards<\/b><\/p>\n

All paid tax preparers, regardless of firm size, must have written information security plans<\/a> as required by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). IRS\u00a0Publication 4557<\/a>, Safeguarding Taxpayer Data<\/i>, offers an overview of basic security measures and information about the FTC\u2019s Safeguards Rule.<\/p>\n

Any time is a good time to hire a cybersecurity<\/a> expert to review office digital safeguards. At a minimum, tax pros should perform a deep scan for viruses on all digital devices. Other security tips are available at the\u00a0Taxes-Security-Together Checklist<\/a>. Tax pros should protect their PTIN and EFIN from theft.<\/p>\n

Review Practitioner Priority Service Options<\/b><\/p>\n

The Practitioner Priority Service (PPS) is any tax pro\u2019s first point of contact for account-related issues. Before calling, they should be sure to review the\u00a0PPS page<\/a>, and faster solutions are often available on\u00a0IRS.gov<\/a>. The quickest way to obtain a client\u2019s transcripts is by using e-Services\u00a0and the TDS. After registering for e-Services, tax pros can receive account transcripts, wage and income documents, tax return transcripts, and verification of non-filing letters online.<\/p>\n

Tax pros must verify their identity before PPS representatives can provide help. This process includes providing their Social Security number and date of birth. If a tax pro has a client in the room, they should consider having them step out, or ask the client to make an\u00a0oral disclosure authorization or oral tax information<\/a> authorization to the IRS representative.<\/p>\n

Identify the Local Stakeholder Liaison<\/b><\/p>\n

The IRS has specialists who can help tax pros who suffer a security breach that affects their clients. When a data theft occurs, contact the local IRS\u00a0Stakeholder Liaison\u00a0<\/a>immediately.<\/p>\n

Register for e-News for Tax Professionals and Subscribe for Quick Alerts<\/b>
\nThe IRS offers multiple registration-based list-services to assist tax professionals. For a weekly roundup of news releases and guidance, register for\u00a0e-News for Tax Professionals<\/a>\u00a0or other\u00a0IRS subscriptions<\/a>. There also are\u00a0social media platforms<\/a>\u00a0just for tax professionals. In addition, subscribe for\u00a0Quick Alerts<\/a>\u00a0to keep up to date on events that affect authorized IRS e-file providers, transmitters and software developers.<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s note:<\/b> The Intuit\u00ae Tax Pro Center has many articles<\/a> pertaining to the IRS; be sure to check back on a regular basis for updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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