http://www.articleheaven.net en-us editorial@articlealley.com The short answer to this question is that a paid preparer cannot lie or advise a client to lie about any part of a return. Professional tax preparer organizations have a higher standard than does the IRS for paid preparers but that is changing. Essentiall... http://www.articleheaven.net/legal-responsibilities-of-tax-preparers-1491667.html 08th April 2010