Return Preparer Office (RPO) at a glance

The Return Preparer Office oversees preparer tax identification numbers (PTINs), enrollment programs, IRS approved continuing education providers, and the Annual Filing Season Program for tax return preparers.

Mission

To improve taxpayer compliance by providing comprehensive oversight and support of tax professionals.

Vision

A community of professional tax practitioners working with the IRS to improve tax administration.

Strategic goals

• Protect the integrity of the tax system by developing robust compliance processes and expanding enforcement in areas where coverage has declined. Ensure programmatic compliance by promoting and registering qualified tax professionals. Support stakeholder engagement and preparer competence by encouraging enrollment in voluntary credentialing programs. Modernize systems and processes to improve self-service options and ensure employees have the right tools.

Headquarters

Internal Revenue Service
Return Preparer Office
CTCO:RPO, Room 3422/IR
1111 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20224
Phone Number: 202-317-7063

Management team

Kimberly D. Rogers, Director
Michael Cannon, Acting Director, Competency and Standards/Vendor Processes and Business Requirements Management
Paul Delong, Acting Director, Compliance and Complaint Referrals
Theresa Wellons, Acting Director, Enrolled Agent Policy and Management/Joint Board of Actuaries
Nicholas Sampson, Acting Director, Strategy and Finance
Kevin King, Director, Suitability

Related

• Preparer Tax Identification Numbers
• Continuing Education
• Enrolled Agents
• Enrolled Actuaries
• Enrolled Retirement Plan Agents
• Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP)