Taxpayer Advocate Service at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums
Each year, the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) participates in the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, a three-day series of tax education and networking conferences for tax professionals.
2013 Tax Forums
Previous Tax Forums
2013 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums – Dates and Locations
The 2013 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums will take place on the following dates:
- July 9 – 11, Orlando, Fla.
- July 30 – August 1, Grapevine, Texas (Dallas area)
- August 13 – 15, New Orleans
- August 20 – 22, Atlanta
- August 27 – 29, National Harbor, Md. (Washington, D.C. area)
- September 27 – 19, San Diego
For more information about the 2013 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, visit www.irstaxforum.com.
TAS Seminars
Seminars at the Nationwide Tax Forums allow attendees to learn information related to key federal and state tax issues. TAS seminars will focus on the ITIN application process, helping small businesses navigate the IRS collection maze and return preparer fraud. Please note that there is no advanced preparation or prerequisite requirement for attending these seminars.
ITINs and Filing a Tax Return: Advocating for your client during the ITIN application process
Anyone who must file a tax return and isn’t eligible for a Social Security number must apply for an ITIN. ITINs are issued regardless of immigration status because residents and nonresidents alike may have filing requirements. Generally, the IRS requires individuals to attach a paper tax return to their ITIN applications. This session will cover these and other ITIN issues.
Small Business Collection Cases: How the Taxpayer Advocate Service can help
- Navigating the IRS collection maze – should you contact the Automated Collection System, a Revenue Officer, or someone else?
- Advocating for the taxpayer – has the IRS provided adequate notice and given the taxpayer its right to be heard, or has the IRS unfairly labeled your client as non-compliant?
- Resolving the taxpayer’s problem – is the best way an offer in compromise, installment agreement, or some other solution?
Return Preparer Fraud: Remedies for the taxpayer
Has your client been victimized by another preparer who has engaged in misconduct or fraud? Unfortunately, a growing number of taxpayers are victims of these schemes. This presentation will discuss the common types of preparer fraud, and describe how you can help clients resolve the resulting problems with the IRS.
(Dates and times for seminars coming soon.)
Seminars Available for CPE Credit
Seminars from the 2012 Tax Forums are available at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online (NTFO). Tax professionals can earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits through 15 self-study seminars that use interactive videos synchronized with slides. Topics include TAS seminars, 2012 income tax law changes, education credits, EITC due diligence requirements and more.
Seminars from the 2012 Tax Forums are available at the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online (NTFO). Tax professionals can earn continuing professional education (CPE) credits through 15 self-study seminars that use interactive videos synchronized with slides. Topics include TAS seminars, 2012 income tax law changes, education credits, EITC due diligence requirements and more.
- Download TAS’s seminar: Helping Your Client Understand their Rights
Downloadable PowerPoint slides and a transcript are also available for each seminar.
In addition to the recently-added seminars, NTFO offers more than 30 other seminars from prior IRS Nationwide Tax Forums from 2008 through 2011 (some seminars are only available for audit).
For more information, visit the Seminars from the 2012 Forums Now Available at IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online page on IRS.gov or www.irstaxforumsonline.com.
