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Memo to “I’m-not-a-good-test-taker” Tax Preparers: The IRS Asks That You Take Their Competency Exam Sooner Rather Than Later

No one is saying that you can't pass this thing, but if tests aren't your bag, maybe you should move on this.

So far, more than 4,800 people have become Registered Tax Return Preparers, according to the IRS. The IRS is urging an estimated 340,000 preparers required to take the test to do so as soon as possible so they will have more time if they need to retake the test and to avoid a potential flood of last-minute test takers.

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