Answer:
Both the tax practioner and the assessee will be liable for penalties under IRS 6695(a)
Explanation:
When a tax preparer is paid to arrange the tax return of a client they must follow preparer due diligence laws.
This is the case when the preparer is trying to get a refund of earned income tax credit, child tax credit, American opportunity tax credit, or filing of head of household status.
The effect on the tax preparer's client include:
- refund of amounts collected in error because of wrong return
- a two year ban from claiming credits if error is due to recklessness
- a ten year ban if error is as a result of fraud
The consequences for the tax preparer includes:
- for each requirement not met a $500 penalty
- suspension from the IRS e-file
- a ban from tax preparations
- in cases of fraud criminal charges can be made
