LisaAnn Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Hi New York Tax Professionals! I am a PA preparer, can I paper-file one New York return for my niece without being penalized $100? (FYI, niece's tax prep fee is 'family gratis' work) I thought I read something that I would have to register with the state of NY in order to prepare a NY return or else I would be penalized $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pajoan Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I also am a PA preparer I have two clients who work in NY. I registered with the state of NY got a registration number, and so long as I don't file more than ten NY returns, there is no fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 If you're an EA, you no longer have to register. Although, it was suggested to me in a course that I start the online registration process, and when the page comes up telling me I do not have to register, to print that page for my files. I did that. (I was registered for the prior tax season before we EAs were added to the regulations NY uses for CPAs and attorneys.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaAnn Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 If you're an EA, you no longer have to register. Although, it was suggested to me in a course that I start the online registration process, and when the page comes up telling me I do not have to register, to print that page for my files. I did that. (I was registered for the prior tax season before we EAs were added to the regulations NY uses for CPAs and attorneys.) No, I'm not an EA, so I guess registration is required to file one return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaAnn Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I also am a PA preparer I have two clients who work in NY. I registered with the state of NY got a registration number, and so long as I don't file more than ten NY returns, there is no fee. Is the online registration immediate or do I have to wait for something to come in the mail once I register? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion EA Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 You get your number at the end and can print out a certificate. I even enlarged a copy and put it in a document frame on my wall, so my NY commuters think I'm familiar with NY taxes -- even though the certificate means nothing more than that I paid NY $100 a season ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXBILLY Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Hi New York Tax Professionals! I am a PA preparer, can I paper-file one New York return for my niece without being penalized $100? (FYI, niece's tax prep fee is 'family gratis' work) I thought I read something that I would have to register with the state of NY in order to prepare a NY return or else I would be penalized $100. I don't understand your problem. If you are preparing it gratis why would you put in info that you are a paid preparer? taxbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaAnn Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I don't understand your problem. If you are preparing it gratis why would you put in info that you are a paid preparer? taxbilly Just to show that I prepared the return. Should I just leave it blank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAXBILLY Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Just to show that I prepared the return. Should I just leave it blank? The box on page four of the NY return says: "paid preparer" . You are not a paid preparer. Why muddy the waters? taxbilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaAnn Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 The box on page four of the NY return says: "paid preparer" . You are not a paid preparer. Why muddy the waters? taxbilly I put my name on everthing I prepare, whether paid or not.......but like you said, no need to 'muddy the waters' for the NY return. Thanks for everyone's responses! I don't have time to get on here much, but when I do everyone is so very helpful! What a great group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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