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Professional resource desk

Use the IRS professional resource center to locate credential, compliance and continuing-education information. Before accepting client records, document the practice’s service boundaries, security procedures and professional responsibilities.

Preparation checklist

  1. List proposed services and obtain advice on the credentials and authorizations needed for each.
  2. Define secure intake, record retention, access controls and incident escalation before collecting sensitive documents.
  3. Document engagement scope, fees and client communication responsibilities; have applicable agreements reviewed.

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Primary-source library

  • IRS professional resource center

    Official links for serving clients, compliance, credentials and continuing education.

  • IRS Newsroom

    Agency announcements, news releases and fact sheets.

  • IRS e-Services

    Official professional tools, including transcript services and system availability information.