Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service
14157
OMB Number
Form
Complaint: Tax Return Preparer
1545-2168
(February 2017)
Use this form to file a complaint with the IRS against a tax return preparer or tax preparation business.
CAUTION: READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM. There may be other more appropriate forms
specific to your complaint. (For example, if you believe you are a victim of identity theft, please complete Form 14039, Identity
Theft Affidavit).
Section A - Return Preparer Information
(complete all known information)
1. Preparer's professional status (check all that apply)
Attorney
Certified Public Accountant
Other/Unknown
Enrolled Agent
Payroll Service Provider
2. Preparer's name and address
3. Preparer's business name and address (if different)
5. Preparer's email address
4. Preparer's telephone number(s) (include area code)
6. Preparer's website
7. Preparer Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN)
8. Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)
9. Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Section B - Complaint Information
10. Tax period(s) impacted
11a. Review the complaints below and check all that apply
Theft of Refund
(Diverted refund to unknown account; return filed does not match taxpayer's copy)
E-File
(e-filed returns using pay stub, non-commercial software or Free File without properly securing taxpayer's signature)
Preparer Misconduct
(Failed to provide copy of return, return records, sign returns or remit payments for taxes due; misrepresentation of
credentials; agreed to file return but did not; filed return without authorization or consent.)
PTIN Issues
(Failed to include Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) on tax return; improperly used a PTIN belonging to another
individual)
False Items/Documents
(False expenses, deductions, credits, exemptions or dependents; false or altered documents; false or overstated
Form W-2 or 1099; incorrect filing status)
Employment Taxes
(Failed to file forms 940, 941, 943, or 945 or remit Employment Tax payment)
Other
(explain below)
Attach a copy of any documents you received from the tax return preparer (e.g., tax returns, advertisements, business cards, Form
8879, IRS e-file Signature Authorization, Form 8888, Allocation of Refund (including savings bond purchases), Contract for Service
Agreement, and Refund Transfer Agreement). Do not send original returns or payments with this form.
14157
Catalog Number 55242M
Form
(Rev. 2-2017)