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When you get your taxes done, make sure your tax preparer is properly licensed. Here is what to look for:

 

Before selecting a tax professional, ask to see proof that he or she is legally qualified to prepare tax returns for a fee. Qualified tax professionals should always be able to show you his or her current certificate, enrollment or an active license. The following list outlines the ways you can verify if your tax preparer belongs to one of the four groups of legal tax professionals.

 

 

  • CTEC Registered Tax Preparers (CRTPs)

    • Look for a CTEC sign or a wall certificate in his or her office
    • Ask to see his or her pocket identification card including name, address, phone number, CTEC identification number and expiration date
    • Go to www.ctec.org and click on "Verify a Tax Preparer"
    • Call CTEC toll-free at 877.850.CTEC (2832)
    • Ask to see his or her proof of a $5,000 surety bond

  • Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)

    • Look for a wall certificate in his or her office
    • Ask to see his or her pocket identification card including name, address, phone number, type of license, license number and expiration date
    • Go to www.cba.ca.gov and click on "License Lookup"

  • Enrolled Agents (EAs)

    • Look for a wall certificate in his or her office
    • Ask to see his or her pocket identification card including name, address, phone number, type of license, license number and expiration date
    • Call the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility at (313) 234-1280

  • Attorneys

    • Look for a wall certificate in his or her office
    • Go to www.calbar.org and click on "Attorney Search"