Rhode IslandH76132026 Regular SessionHouse

AN ACT RELATING TO TAXATION -- TAX PREPARERS ACT OF 2013 .

Sponsored By: Alex Marszalkowski (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Tougher rules for paid tax preparers

The law now sets strict rules for paid tax preparers in Rhode Island. A “ghost preparer” is someone who gets paid to prepare a return but does not sign it or use a valid IRS PTIN. Paid preparers must sign every return and include their PTIN. Fines are $500 per return for missing due diligence on the earned income credit or the property tax relief credit. Willful fraud brings at least $1,000 per return, and violations after a suspension or revocation can cost up to $5,000 or $10,000 each. The tax administrator can suspend or revoke a preparer’s filing rights and will post a public list of barred preparers.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Alex Marszalkowski
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 66 • No: 3

House vote • 5/14/2026

TAX PREPARERS ACT OF 2013 PASSAGE