Tax Hotline?

[Possi]

Has anyone used this service?

http://www.taxhotline.net/cchsfs_taxhotline.pdf

Also, I took the RTRP exam on Dec 15th and have not heard whether I passed or not. Has anyone else heard?

[taxea]

I wasn't aware of this "service" will have to look it up but, I use the IRS hotline whenever I need info that is not yet posted to E-services. They are wonderful and very helpful. You now can call PP to get to the ACS unit, they will transfer you.

[erchess]

Possi

It looks to me as though this service is marketed to taxpayers who self prepare and not to professionals. Let me know if you disagree.

I know nothing about the RTRP exam and its grading but you might try calling the IRS office that administers it or Prometrics. I can't help you with those numbers but I bet some on this board can.

I hope you will consider becoming an EA and joining NAEA. I don't blame you for passing RTRP first just to be sure you can stay in this profession but you come across on this board and in a PM or two I have with you as the kind of competent caring person who should do well at representation.

[S T]

Tax Hotline

Years and Years ago, I used to subscribe to Tax Hotline - monthly publication in the mail,

It primarily is directed at the Individual Taxpayer - not really for a Tax Professional.

If you view their website - still appears as though it is directed as self-help for Taxpayers.

Sandy

[Possi]

Tax line

The introduction to the service came to me through CCH, my program server. So, it was directed to the professionals. They are offering us a "no contract" service for about $30/month.

If no one has used it, I won't bite the hook. I was just wondering if they actually answer calls and assist with difficult items pretty quick.

I love this board, and have never been disappointed. And I have PM'ed a few people for help with really difficult issues. I truly appreciate all the help, too!

About the RTRP exam, yes, I took the test and I might begin studying for the EA exam this year.

Testing scares the beejezus out of me. That's one reason I had kids. No tests. They have to accept me. That's also why I donate blood. No test... they don't even weigh me... "How much do you weigh?" ... "What? You aren't going to weigh me? What is the least I can weigh and still donate blood? THAT is what I weigh!"

Lawd, I pray I passed that test the first time!

[S T]

Tax Hotline

Then Erchess and I are probably in error
If you "google" Tax Hotline subscription - I arrive at the old one I posted earlier which seemed to be directed to Individual Taxpayers.

So maybe CCH has something different???? Just has a similar "name" Do you have a WebSite for that??? $ 30 per month ? I believe Lion is a CCH user, so maybe she will chime in on this.

I am hoping the best for you on the RTRP exam - and I do hope that you will continue on for the EA exam.

Oh and subject of kids - No one indicated that we should take a test and pass that! I am thinking now, there should have been a TEST!

Sandy

[Lion]

Cch

It's not anything I've received info on from CCH. I do subscribe to their IntelliConnect. The posted link doesn't have a CCH logo.

[taxea]

I wouldn't when there are so many free resourses out there including IRS tax tips and other subscription email from them