Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks joints and other tissues. The pattern of joints affected is usually symmetrical, involves the hands and other joints, and is worse in the morning. Rheumatoid arthritis is a systemic (body-wide) disease, involving other body organs, whereas osteoarthritis is limited to the joints. Both forms of arthritis can be crippling.
To Become a Licensed Tax Preparer. 1  You must be at least 18 years of age. 2  You must be a high school graduate or have passed an equivalency examination. 3  You must complete a minimum of 80 clock hours of basic income tax law education.  You must pass the tax preparer examination administered by the Tax Board with a 75% pass rate or higher.
In order to e-file a tax return preparer must also register for an Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN). An EFIN is a number also issued by the IRS to individuals or firms that have been approved as authorized IRS e-file providers.It is included with all electronic return data transmitted to the IRS.lick here for more info. 4) Acquire a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) â UPDATED: Now Required. As noted above, a recent court statement explained that PTIN numbers are required for tax preparers compensated for doing tax returns. If you do not currently have a PTIN, we recommend you obtain one from the IRS.