Nys Update

[BOB W]

At one point during a previous thread it was mentioned that ALL practioners needed to register and get a NY ID but only those that did not qualify for a "NO FEE" had to pay the $100.

Is that the way you understand excluded practioners??

http://www.tax.state.ny.us/tp/tpreg.htm

[S T]

And Yes

It was just announced in the NAE E@alert that came through this afternoon!

Wonder how that is going to affect those of us that are EA's and filing for registration.

Also New Jersey might introduce a similar "bill", but appears to exempt Circ 230 practitioners ............


Sandy

[S T]

Oh Great!

I have been trying to register with the NY Board as required - under 10 returns per year and have no success - so will now have to sit on the phone

Anyone else have difficulties in registering???

If they don't acknowledge EA's - then what ???

Sandy

[BOB W]

New York — Return Preparer Registration Setback
In a setback for enrolled agents, the New York State Assembly and Senate sent a budget bill to Governor Paterson (D) that included an exemption to the registration requirement for out-of-state certified public accountants and attorneys but not for enrolled agents (despite assurances to NYSSEA advocates). NYSSEA legal action is still pending...