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The Biggest Mistakes Made During Tax Season that Trigger IRS Enforcement! (Currently Unavailable)

2 CPE Credits $35.00/credit hour
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Per the IRS Education Provider Standards this course must be COMPLETED by 12/31/2026 to receive credits. NOTE: Go to My Professional Profile in your CCH CPELink account settings to ensure your name, and PTIN number; matches your PTIN card

This incredibly popular course will cover those mistakes practitioners make during tax season that can cause the IRS to start enforcement action, either through an audit or collection. Join us for the course that will help you avoid the pitfalls that can cause you and your client extreme heartburn!

Publication Date: December 2023

Topics Covered

  • Common Mistakes
  • Preparer Considerations
  • Non-Cash Contributions
  • S Corp Reasonable Comp
  • Hobby Loss Issues
  • Innocent Spouse
  • EITC
  • Foreign Forms

Learning Objectives

  • Identify mistakes made during tax season causing the IRS to start enforcement action
  • Recognize pitfalls which can cause you and your client unnecessary work
  • Identify the percent of taxpayers that fail to file because they don't make sure the form is actually accepted
  • Identify the form that should be used by taxpayers and tax return preparers to disclose items or positions that are not otherwise adequately disclosed on a tax return to avoid certain penalties
  • Identify the section of Circular 230 that provides information with respect to diligence as to accuracy

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None

Instructor

Eric L Green

Eric is a partner in Green & Sklarz LLC, a boutique tax firm with offices in Connecticut and New York. The focus of Attorney Eric L. Green’s practice is civil and criminal taxpayer representation. Eric is a past chair of the Connecticut Tax Bar and is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. He is a frequent lecturer on tax topics for national organizations, and is the author of The Accountant’s Guides to IRS Collection and Tax Resolution. He was the creator and lecturer of the CCH IRS Representation Certificate Program, and Eric runs Tax Rep LLC, which coaches CPAs, EAs and attorneys to represent taxpayers. Eric was previously a columnist for CCH’s Journal of Practice & Procedure, and has the weekly Tax Rep Network podcast.
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