IRS Practice Series: IRS Scams & Swindles - What You Need to Know to Protect Your Clients!
Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
Instructor: Susan Harper
| Begin Time: |
9:00am Pacific Time
10:00am Mountain Time
11:00am Central Time
12:00pm Eastern Time |
| CPE Credit: |
2 hours for CPAs
2 hours Federal Tax Related for EAs and OTRPs
2 hours Federal Tax Law for CTEC |
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NOTE: Go to My Professional Profile in your CCH CPELink account settings to ensure your name, and PTIN number; matches your PTIN card
Compiled annually, the “Dirty Dozen” lists a variety of common scams and swindles that taxpayers may encounter such as phishing/smishing, OIC mills, social media scams, fake charities, and more! Understand what these schemes are and how to recognize them to protect yourself, your clients, your family and friends.
In addition, identify the consequences (civil and criminal) for those who do participate in these fraudulent scams and swindles. Learn how to report identity theft, as well as an unscrupulous return preparer who is promoting a fraudulent scheme.
Topics Covered
- Dirty Dozen Tax Scams (2026 TBA)
- Identity Theft Reporting & Procedures
- IRS Consequences
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
- Educate clients to avoid falling prey to scammers
- Understand the consequences of participating and promoting a tax scam
- Learn how to report fraud to the IRS
- Learn how to report identity theft to the IRS
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based
NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
