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We have a person in our office who does not prepare any income tax returns - 1040 or otherwise. However, she does prepare 941, 940 etc. for clients we do payroll for and therefore she has a PTIN. Will she eventually be required to take the new tests to keep her PTIN even thought the tests will not be on the type of returns that she prepares?
I am sure we have all wanted to scream that at one or more clients every year. I just did not expect to see that from Catherine! If that woman knew what a good shot Catherine is she might be a little more careful... just kidding! Although I have one or two clients that it is fun to fantasize chasing with a shotgun! :P
I had one a couple of years ago, and when the IRS requested more information about the insolvency, I listed the assets (cash, bank account, trailer, cars, etc.) and the liabilities (mostly various credit cards) and never had any problem.