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Have a question about working with the media? Ask the Expert.

Submitted by Jorina Fontelera on Tue, 11/01/2011 - 11:53

Jim Cameron, president of Cameron Communications and program director of Darien TV79, is here to answer your questions about working with the media -- from getting your message across to talking to a print reporter, preparing for and appearing on a TV or radio broadcast and more.

He has now answered many of your queries--click here to see how he has responded.

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The Expert Answers: PTINs

Submitted by Allison Schiff on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 14:32

Between Sept. 1 and Sept. 23, you submitted questions about the Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN), including PTIN registration rules and requirements and the IRS tax preparer competency exam. And now our expert, David R. Williams, director of the IRS Return Preparer Office, has the answers!

1) What's the difference between an ITIN and a PTIN?

The simplest answer is an ITIN is for taxpayers and a PTIN is for tax preparers.

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Got a question about PTINs? Ask the Expert.

Submitted by Allison Schiff on Fri, 08/26/2011 - 16:51

David R. Williams, director of the IRS Return Preparer OfficeDavid R. Williams, director of the IRS Return Preparer Office is here to answer your questions about the Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) -- which all paid tax preparers are now required to apply for before preparing federal tax returns -- including PTIN registration rules and requirements, the IRS tax preparer competency exam and more.

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