Preparation Of Oregon Tax Returns will become restricted

[Lee B]

The state of Oregon is in the midst of preparing rules that with the exception of CPAS AND Tax Attorneys will  restrict the preparation of any Oregon Tax returns by any out of state tax preparers who are not licensed with the state of Oregon.

Hmm, I wonder how the will will affect Turbo Tax?

[BulldogTom]

EAs left out?  Not surprised, most politicians can't spell EA, let alone describe our licensure.   

Tom
Longview, TX

[Lee B]

Oregon has had a decades long battle with EAs and their status in the state.

Therefore EAs moving to Oregon from another state have to follow Oregon's licensing procedures to become a Licensed Tax Consultant

which is Oregon's version of an Enrolled Agent.