…administrators. As always, we look forward to continuing to work with you on creating a common sense, rigorous oversight framework that protects all taxpayers, levels the industry playing field, and produces more accurate tax returns. Sincerely, Francis X. Degen, EA, USTCP President cc: Steven Miller, Deputy Commissioner for Services and Enforcement Karen Hawkins, Director, Office of Professional Responsibility 1 “Frequently Asked Questions: Testing Requirements, FAQ b1,” posted July 18, 2011, http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/article/0,,id=239683,00.html. 2 Frequently Asked Questions: Testing Requirements, FAQ b7,” http://www.irs.gov/taxpros/article/0,,id=239683,00.html…

…and business taxpayers. EAs adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct and are required by IRS to take continuing professional education. Like attorneys and certified public accountants, enrolled agents are governed by Treasury Circular 230 in their practice before IRS. Since its founding in 1972, NAEA has been the enrolled agents’ primary advocate before Congress and IRS. NAEA has affiliates and chapters in 42 states. For additional information about NAEA, please go to our website at www.naea.org. 1http://www.house.gov/jct/x-29-07.pdf…

…and business taxpayers. EAs adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct and are required by IRS to take continuing professional education. Like attorneys and certified public accountants, enrolled agents are governed by Treasury Circular 230 in their practice before IRS. Since its founding in 1972, NAEA has been the enrolled agents’ primary advocate before Congress and IRS. NAEA has affiliates and chapters in 42 states. For additional information about NAEA, please go to our website at www.naea.org. http://www.house.gov/jct/x-29-07.pdf…

April 26, 2010 By U.S. Mail and e-mail to www.regulations.gov Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-134235-08), Room 5205 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Furnishing Identifying Number of Tax Return Preparer (REG-134235-08) The National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) appreciates the opportunities IRS has offered to provide input as the agency attempts to implement a program to increase return preparer accuracy and protect taxpayers from those who cannot or will not interpret the Internal Revenue Code (IRC)…

April 26, 2010 By U.S. Mail and e-mail to www.regulations.gov Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:LPD:PR (REG-134235-08), Room 5205 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Furnishing Identifying Number of Tax Return Preparer (REG-134235-08) The National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) appreciates the opportunities IRS has offered to provide input as the agency attempts to implement a program to increase return preparer accuracy and protect taxpayers from those who cannot or will not interpret the Internal Revenue Code (IRC)…