Last updated: September 16 2014
Resolution to seven key issues are required to make the RTPP (Registration of Tax Preparer Program) a success.
That was the conclusion in a report released last week by the CRA on the significant feedback it received on the proposed RTPP last spring. The tax preparer community, it said, was highly engaged and provided comments on the nine questions posed in the consultation paper. CRA noted that resolution of the issues raised during the consultations will be important to the development, implementation, and success of the RTPP.
The seven issues are:
In addition, a strong desire was expressed for the CRA to continue working with stakeholders in the tax preparation industry to resolve these issues as the program is further developed and implemented.
CRA’s executive summary stressed that the success of the RTPP “depends on building a foundation of confidence and trust among tax preparers and the CRA, while keeping the system as simple as possible.” CRA senior management is now developing options to consider in continuing consultation with external stakeholders as final program decisions are made. After this, the legislative and policy framework will be advanced and the internal infrastructure developed.