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.
Preparer Tax Identification Number. A PTIN is required for each individual preparer within a tax office. You can apply online in about 15 minutes, or you can complete a paper application (processing time four to six weeks). Currently, the IRS is processing PTIN applications and renewals for 2015.