Terry53029
Level 14
Level 14
§ 301.7701-15 Tax return preparer.

(a) In general. A tax return preparer is any person who prepares for compensation, or who employs one or more persons to prepare for compensation, all or a substantial portion of any return of tax or any claim for refund of tax under the Internal Revenue Code (Code).

I would think you can be held accountable for your employees, as in the eyes of IRS you are a Tax Return Preparer