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RajJohal: 3 months ago

Do I need to be certified or licensed to file other people's income tax.

I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

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millicentmach: 3 months ago

You have to possess a license or be certified to become a tax preparer in Canada. Failure to have the license might cause you hefty fines or a jail term. You should also be registered with the tax educational council in your state.

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Johalrajj: 3 months ago

Thank you, who should I contact for all of this.

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RobertTyrrell: 3 months ago

yes.

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Johalrajj: 3 months ago

Thank you.

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Wowzo: 3 months ago

Yes, you may get in serious trouble if you arent

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Johalrajj: 3 months ago

Thank you.

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MarSch: 3 months ago

I do think you could make up the taxes for friends and family though, without having a license...

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Johalrajj: 3 months ago

Thank you. That is what I thought, unless you charge them a fee for the service.

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MarSch: 3 months ago

Yes. Also, you should be doing it FOR THEM, so you do NOT sign as the preparer, since you're not LEGALLY the one who does it, but the people you're just giving advice to...

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MarSch: 3 months ago

Make that "friends' you're giving advice to.

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