Questions and Answers on the PTIN - Do You Need a PTIN?

The IRS has published guidance on PTINs.  See the guidiance here.

Ex Parte Communications Between Appeals and Other IRS Employees

The IRS has issued Rev. Proc. 2012-18 concerning Ex Parte Communications.  The Rev. Proc. can be found here.  Practitioners should be aware of their rights and that of their clients concerning any ex parte communications between Appeals and other IRS employees.