IRS Return Preparer Penalty Program Penalty Cases

4.1.10.7  (02-05-2008)
Return Preparer Penalty Program Penalty Cases

  1. IRM 20.1.6, Preparer, Promoter Penalties, discusses the available return preparer penalties, the development of the penalties by examiners and the procedures for the examiners to follow.

  2. The RPC should be familiar with IRM 20.1.6, Preparer, Promoter Penalties, and IRM 4.11.51, Examining Officers Guide - Return Preparer Program, dealing with preparer penalties.

  3. The RPC should develop outreach/educational presentations to make to compliance groups and make it known that the RPC is available to speak at group meetings, etc.

  4. The RPC will advise exam employees concerning preparer penalties under IRC § 6694 and IRC § 6695.

  5. SB/SE penalty investigations under IRC § 6700 and IRC § 6701 must be approved by the LDC.


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