Thursday, October 19, 2017

PTIN Renewal Now Available for All Tax Professionals

It is now Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) renewal season for 2018.

THERE IS NO FEE/COST FOR 2018 PTINs.

All PTINs expire on Dec. 31 and must be renewed annually. You must have a valid PTIN if you plan to prepare any federal tax returns for compensation or you are an enrolled agent.

Get started at www.IRS.gov/ptin.

If you can't remember your User ID or password, use the "Forgot User ID" or "Forgot Password" links on the PTIN system login page. You will be asked to enter the email address associated with your account and the answer to your secret question.

Keep up to date by following the IRS Return Preparer Office on Facebook. For the latest news and tools to stay connected, visit www.irs.gov/for-Tax-Pros.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

2017 Chapter Annual Meeting & Seminar - ONE WEEK AWAY!

Massachusetts / Rhode Island NATP Chapter Annual Meeting & Educational Seminar October 24th 2017




Join the Massachusetts / Rhode Island NATP Chapter on Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 for our Annual Meeting & Educational Seminar. This all day event will be held at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, MA. Registration details are below, and is handled online by National. Take a look at the details on our speaker and topics provided in this great 8 CE Hour opportunity including continental breakfast, snacks, lunch, vendors and great networking opportunities. This seminar is limited to the First 100 Registrants!


  • For online registration with credit card, click here.
  • To register by phone, fax or mail, click for the registration form.
  • After October 23rd, please print the form (see link above) and register at the door.



Speaker - Melinda Garvin, EA

With over 25 years of experience as a tax practitioner, Melinda Garvin is the Founder, President and Co-Owner of Foos-Garvin Accounting, Inc., a full-service, small-town practice serving the needs of 2000 clients.

Foos-Garvin Accounting and Melinda are members of the Better Business Bureau, Richland County Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) and National Association of Enrolled Agents.

Since 2007, Melinda has been an instructor for NATP. In addition, she has presented at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, instructed various classes for local organizations and served on the Ohio NATP Chapter as the Education Director. To encourage tax professionals in office ‘best practices,’ Melinda authored the manual Audit Proof the Tax Office in 2012 and has recently published a second manual called Best Practices for the Tax Office. She aspires to support all aspects of the tax preparer’s role when it comes to interacting with clients and the IRS, and encourages all tax professionals to stay current by taking continuing education.

All of Nothing - Strict Substantiation Rules

Is Your Office IRS Audit Proof? (Have you met the IRS expectations for safeguarding your taxpayer's data?)

The HSA Used the Right Way

1099: The Tattletale

Small Business 1099 Reporting


Special Offer for the January 4th, 2018 State Update Seminar
Sign up on October 24, 2017 and pay by November 8, 2017 for ½ Price 

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

2017 Chapter Annual Meeting & Seminar - TWO WEEKS AWAY!

Massachusetts / Rhode Island NATP Chapter Annual Meeting & Educational Seminar October 24th 2017




Join the Massachusetts / Rhode Island NATP Chapter on Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 for our Annual Meeting & Educational Seminar. This all day event will be held at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, MA. Registration details are below, and is handled online by National. Take a look at the details on our speaker and topics provided in this great 8 CE Hour opportunity including continental breakfast, snacks, lunch, vendors and great networking opportunities. This seminar is limited to the First 100 Registrants!


  • For online registration with credit card, click here.
  • To register by phone, fax or mail, click for the registration form.
  • After October 23rd, please print the form (see link above) and register at the door.



Speaker - Melinda Garvin, EA

With over 25 years of experience as a tax practitioner, Melinda Garvin is the Founder, President and Co-Owner of Foos-Garvin Accounting, Inc., a full-service, small-town practice serving the needs of 2000 clients.

Foos-Garvin Accounting and Melinda are members of the Better Business Bureau, Richland County Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) and National Association of Enrolled Agents.

Since 2007, Melinda has been an instructor for NATP. In addition, she has presented at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, instructed various classes for local organizations and served on the Ohio NATP Chapter as the Education Director. To encourage tax professionals in office ‘best practices,’ Melinda authored the manual Audit Proof the Tax Office in 2012 and has recently published a second manual called Best Practices for the Tax Office. She aspires to support all aspects of the tax preparer’s role when it comes to interacting with clients and the IRS, and encourages all tax professionals to stay current by taking continuing education.

All of Nothing - Strict Substantiation Rules

Is Your Office IRS Audit Proof? (Have you met the IRS expectations for safeguarding your taxpayer's data?)

The HSA Used the Right Way

1099: The Tattletale

Small Business 1099 Reporting


Special Offer for the January 4th, 2018 State Update Seminar
Sign up on October 24, 2017 and pay by November 8, 2017 for ½ Price 

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

2017 Chapter Annual Meeting & Seminar - THREE WEEKS AWAY!

Massachusetts / Rhode Island NATP Chapter Annual Meeting & Educational Seminar October 24th 2017




Join the Massachusetts / Rhode Island NATP Chapter on Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 for our Annual Meeting & Educational Seminar. This all day event will be held at the Holiday Inn in Mansfield, MA. Registration details are below, and is handled online by National. Take a look at the details on our speaker and topics provided in this great 8 CE Hour opportunity including continental breakfast, snacks, lunch, vendors and great networking opportunities. This seminar is limited to the First 100 Registrants!


  • For online registration with credit card, click here.
  • To register by phone, fax or mail, click for the registration form.
  • After October 23rd, please print the form (see link above) and register at the door.



Speaker - Melinda Garvin, EA

With over 25 years of experience as a tax practitioner, Melinda Garvin is the Founder, President and Co-Owner of Foos-Garvin Accounting, Inc., a full-service, small-town practice serving the needs of 2000 clients.

Foos-Garvin Accounting and Melinda are members of the Better Business Bureau, Richland County Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) and National Association of Enrolled Agents.

Since 2007, Melinda has been an instructor for NATP. In addition, she has presented at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, instructed various classes for local organizations and served on the Ohio NATP Chapter as the Education Director. To encourage tax professionals in office ‘best practices,’ Melinda authored the manual Audit Proof the Tax Office in 2012 and has recently published a second manual called Best Practices for the Tax Office. She aspires to support all aspects of the tax preparer’s role when it comes to interacting with clients and the IRS, and encourages all tax professionals to stay current by taking continuing education.

All of Nothing - Strict Substantiation Rules

Is Your Office IRS Audit Proof? (Have you met the IRS expectations for safeguarding your taxpayer's data?)

The HSA Used the Right Way

1099: The Tattletale

Small Business 1099 Reporting


Special Offer for the January 4th, 2018 State Update Seminar
Sign up on October 24, 2017 and pay by November 8, 2017 for ½ Price