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Which of the following statements is true?

Enrolled agents are specially trained IRS agents available to assist you with tax planning and return preparation.

Enrolled agents are required to have a professional degree.

All paid tax return preparers must now register with the IRS.

All paid tax return preparers must now register with the IRS. This includes EAs, CPAs, and attorneys.

Which type of tax professional would be best suited to helping you if you have been accused of committing a crime?

Enrolled agent

Tax attorney

Certified Public Accountant

Any of the above

Tax attorney. Tax attorneys are best equipped to handle criminal issues.

If you need a tax professional to argue your case before the IRS, which of the following could do that?

Enrolled agent

Tax attorney

Certified Public Accountant

Any of the above

Any of the above. All of these professionals can practice before the IRS.

What is one example of income that you have to report on your tax filing?

Income from a job

Child support

Supplemental Social Security benefits

Income from a job. Income from a job is one example of income that you have to report on your tax filing.

Tax preparation software makers offer an encrypted connection to the IRS, so that if you file electronically, your information is secure.

True

False

True. Tax preparation software makers offer an encrypted connection to the IRS, so that if you file electronically, your information is secure.