Most of those paid tax return preparers do not have to meet any standards--any standards--for competence.
Ron Wyden: “Most of those paid tax return preparers do not have to meet any standards--any standards--for competence.”
On the recordApril 7, 2014
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Wyden points out the lack of competency standards for tax preparers, raising concerns for taxpayers.
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