CPE Resources – 2026
Our CPE resources list was designed to serve as a comprehensive repository of information presented in our online tax webinars and seminars. Each link corresponds to key topics covered in our continuing education sessions, offering quick access to critical updates, in-depth guides, expert insight and practical tools. This curated list allows tax professionals to revisit and apply the knowledge gained, ensuring they stay informed and equipped to address complex tax scenarios when needed. It’s a functional extension of our educational offerings, providing value beyond the live sessions.
Session Files (Custom Links)
#- 2026 Group Sign-in Sheet (form)
- 2/27/26 - Stay current on new IRS preparer standards and PTIN oversight under the proposed Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act to protect your practice and your clients - PDF.
- 6/10/26 - 2027 HSA and HDHP Limits: Quick reference table for HSA contribution limits, catch-up contributions, HDHP minimum deductibles, and HDHP out-of-pocket maximums for 2024-2027. Download PDF.
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Tax Year HSA Self-Only Contribution Limit HSA Family Contribution Limit Catch-Up Contribution (Age 55+) Minimum HDHP Deductible (Self) Minimum HDHP Deductible (Family) Maximum HDHP Out-of-Pocket (Self) Maximum HDHP Out-of-Pocket (Family) 2024 $4,150 $8,300 $1,000 $1,600 $3,200 $8,050 $16,100 2025 $4,300 $8,550 $1,000 $1,650 $3,300 $8,300 $16,600 2026 $4,400 $8,750 $1,000 $1,700 $3,400 $8,500 $17,000 2027 $4,500 $9,000 $1,000 $1,750 $3,500 $8,700 $17,400
May 2026
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May 5, 2026 Completing Form 706 and DSUE (Webinar)
- Form 706: Filed for estates exceeding the annual estate limit and/or to file the DSUE for the surviving spouse
- Form 709: Filed by individuals to report any gifts that surpass the annual gift limit per year
- Form 1041: Filed for a trust or estate with income >$600
- Used by an executor of a decedent's estate to calculate and file the estate tax required by Chapter 11 of IRC (if estate exceeds annual exclusion amount)
- Section 20.6166-1(d) - Protective Election
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May 6, 2026 2026 Quarterly Update Part 1 (Webinar)
- CP53E Notice: IRS guidance for taxpayers whose direct deposit refund was rejected.
- CP5071 Series Notice: IRS guidance for identity verification notices issued through the Taxpayer Protection Program.
- Letter 4883C: IRS identity verification guidance for taxpayers whose returns triggered fraud filters.
- Contact Your Local IRS Office: IRS tool for finding and scheduling help at a local Taxpayer Assistance Center.
- CP01A Notice: IRS guidance for taxpayers assigned an Identity Protection PIN.
- CP10 Notice: IRS guidance for notices involving changes to a refund or overpayment application.
- Form 1310: Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer.
- Form 56: Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship, used to notify the IRS of fiduciary authority.
- Form 1310: Statement of Person Claiming Refund Due a Deceased Taxpayer.
- Treasury Offset Program Rules and Requirements: Bureau of the Fiscal Service fact sheet on TOP rules and debtor notification requirements.
- Bureau of the Fiscal Service: Treasury site covering federal payment, collection, and offset programs.
- Bureau of the Fiscal Service - www URL: Alternate Treasury URL included in the presentation.
- 800-304-3107: Bureau of the Fiscal Service telephone number for refund offset debt inquiries.
- 800-877-8339: TTY/TDD telephone number for Bureau of the Fiscal Service refund offset inquiries.
- 21st Century Worker Act Press Release: Sen. Mike Lee announcement on proposed worker-classification reform.
- 21st Century Worker Act Bill Text: Linked bill text for the proposed worker-classification legislation.
- IRC Section 1033: Tax Notes research page for involuntary conversion rules.
- Tax Exempt Organization Search: IRS tool for checking exempt organization status and automatic revocation information.
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May 7, 2026 Gift Tax and Completing Form 709 (Webinar)
- Form 709: United States Gift (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return used to report taxable gifts and related allocations.
- Form 8892: Extension request used when additional time is needed to file Form 709 separately from an income tax extension.
- Publication 551: IRS guide to basis of assets, helpful when analyzing gifted property and carryover basis rules.
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May 12, 2026 Estates and Trust Tax Returns on Form 1041 (Webinar)
- Form 56: Notice Concerning Fiduciary Relationship, filed when fiduciary authority has been granted or appointed.
- Form 5495: Request for Discharge from Personal Liability for fiduciaries handling estates or trusts.
- Form 4810: Request for Prompt Assessment under IRC 6501(d).
- Form 7004: Extension request for certain business income tax, information, and other returns, including Form 1041.
- Form 1041: U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts.
- Form 8855: Election to treat a qualified revocable trust as part of an estate under IRC 645.
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May 13, 2026 The Fifth Amendment & Offshore Audits (Webinar)
- Fisher v. United States: Supreme Court case addressing Fifth Amendment privilege and the act of producing documents in response to a subpoena.
- United States v. Hubbell: Supreme Court case on act-of-production immunity and compelled document production.
- United States v. Couch: Supreme Court case discussing compelled testimony and taxpayer records held by an accountant.
- Braswell v. United States: Supreme Court case on whether a corporate records custodian may invoke the Fifth Amendment act-of-production privilege.
- Bank Secrecy Act: FinCEN overview of the statutes and regulations governing reporting and recordkeeping for foreign financial accounts.
- FBAR: IRS guidance on the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, FinCEN Form 114.
- United States v. Greenfield: Second Circuit case addressing the limits of the required records exception for alleged Bank Secrecy Act violations.
- Form 4564: IRS Information Document Request used to request records during examinations.
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May 14, 2026 Social Security & Medicare Update (Webinar)
- Presenter Email: Contact link included in the presentation for Miranda CPA Consulting.
- Trump's Social Security Tax Proposal: Retirement article linked in the PPTX on potential tax changes for Social Security benefits.
- Social Security Retirement Estimator: SSA calculator for estimating retirement benefits from an individual's earnings record.
- my Social Security Account: SSA portal for reviewing personal Social Security statements online.
- Normal Retirement Age: SSA table showing full retirement age by year of birth.
- Indexing Factors for Earnings: SSA wage indexing factors used in benefit calculations.
- National Average Wage Index: SSA national average wage indexing data.
- Retirement Benefit Calculation Examples: SSA examples for workers retiring in 2025.
- Normal Retirement Age Handout: Course attachment on normal retirement age.
- Indexing Earnings Handout: Course attachment on indexing earnings for Social Security calculations.
- National Average Wage Index Handout: Course attachment on SSA average wage indexing.
- Benefit Calculation Example Handout: Course attachment with Social Security benefit calculation examples.
- PIA Exhibit: Course attachment explaining Primary Insurance Amount concepts.
- PIA Formula Bend Points: Course attachment on bend points used in the PIA formula.
- Benefit Formula Bend Points: Course attachment on Social Security benefit formula bend points.
- Internal Revenue Code: Tax Notes research page for federal tax code references discussed in the session.
- Medicare.gov: Official Medicare website for health benefit information and enrollment resources.
- IRMAA Tax Planning Memo: Course attachment covering Medicare MAGI lookback and IRMAA planning.
- CMS: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website for Medicare and Medicaid program information.
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May 21, 2026 Alphabet Soup for Offers in Compromise (Webinar)
- IRC Section 7122: Authority for the Secretary of the Treasury to compromise tax liabilities owed to the government.
- Form 656-B: IRS Offer in Compromise booklet for taxpayers requesting relief based on doubt as to collectability or effective tax administration.
- Form 656-L: Offer in Compromise application used for doubt as to liability cases.
- Form 433-A (OIC): Collection Information Statement used to evaluate an individual's ability to pay in offer in compromise cases.
- IRC Section 7122(d): Appeal rights for taxpayers whose offer in compromise is rejected.
June 2026
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June 2, 2026 Form 4797, Tax Planning, Sales Allocation and More (Webinar)
- IRC Section 1231: Tax Notes research page for gains and losses from property used in a trade or business and involuntary conversions.
- IRC Section 1245: Tax Notes research page for depreciation recapture on certain depreciable property.
- IRC Section 1250: Tax Notes research page for gain from dispositions of certain depreciable real property.
- IRC Section 167: Tax Notes research page for depreciation deductions.
- IRC Section 179: Tax Notes research page for election to expense certain depreciable business assets.
- Form 4797: IRS form for reporting sales of business property and related gains or losses.
- IRC Section 162: Tax Notes research page for ordinary and necessary trade or business expenses.
- Commissioner v. Groetzinger: Supreme Court case discussing when an activity rises to the level of a trade or business.
- IRC Section 1001: Tax Notes research page for determining gain or loss from the sale or disposition of property.
- IRC Section 280F(b)(2): Tax Notes research page for recapture rules when listed property business use drops to 50% or less.
- IRC Section 1(h)(1)(E): Tax Notes research page for the maximum tax rate on unrecaptured Section 1250 gain.
- IRC Section 751: Tax Notes research page for unrealized receivables and inventory items on sales of partnership interests.
- IRC Section 1237: Tax Notes research page for the real property subdivision safe harbor.
- IRC Section 1016(a)(2): Tax Notes research page for basis adjustments for depreciation allowed or allowable.
- Rev. Rul. 56-407: IRS revenue ruling addressing depreciation allowed or allowable and basis reduction.
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June 3, 2026 Gambling (Webinar)
- IRC Section 165(d): Tax Notes research page for wagering loss deduction limits.
- Taxation of Gambling After OBBBA: Tax Notes special report on gambling taxation changes after OBBBA.
- Notice 2015-21: IRS proposed safe harbor method for determining slot machine wagering gains and losses by session.
- AM 2008-011: IRS Chief Counsel advice discussing session-based treatment of slot machine wagering transactions.
- Shollenberger v. Commissioner: Tax Court case addressing recreational gambling winnings and session-based income reporting.
- Szkircsak v. Commissioner: Case summary involving gambling winnings, losses, and recordkeeping issues.
- Commissioner v. Glenshaw Glass Co.: Supreme Court case defining gross income under IRC Section 61.
- Rev. Rul. 54-339: IRS revenue ruling on including gambling gains in gross income and deducting wagering losses.
- IRC Section 61: Tax Notes research page for gross income rules.
- Gambling Losses: Tax Court Allows Session Method: Journal of Accountancy article discussing gambling loss reporting and session methodology.
- LaPlante v. Commissioner: Tax Court memorandum opinion on gambling activity and session-based reporting.
- IRC Section 873: Tax Notes research page for nonresident alien deductions connected with U.S. trade or business income.
- Proposed Wagering Loss and Reporting Regulations: Tax Notes coverage of proposed regulations amending gambling reporting, withholding thresholds, and loss rules.
- Gambling Activities Not Motivated by Profit: Tax Notes court document on whether gambling activity qualified as profit-motivated.
- Casino Information Supports Claimed Losses: Tax Notes court document on substantiating gambling losses with casino records.
- Gambling Losses and the Cohan Rule: Journal of Accountancy article on proving gambling losses when records are incomplete.
- Federal Register Proposed Regulations: Proposed rule increasing certain information reporting thresholds and extending related provisions.
- Treas. Reg. Section 31.3406(d)-2: Tax Notes research page for backup withholding rules.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.183-2: Regulation listing factors used to determine whether an activity is engaged in for profit.
- Mayo v. Commissioner: Tax Court opinion on professional gambler business expenses and wagering loss limitations.
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June 4, 2026 Retirement Planning - Secure 1.0 / 2.0 Acts (Webinar)
- IRC Section 72(t): Tax Notes research page for the additional tax on early retirement plan and IRA distributions.
- IRC Section 45E: Tax Notes research page for small employer pension plan startup cost credits.
- Notice 2024-2: IRS guidance on miscellaneous SECURE 2.0 Act changes, including retirement plan provisions.
- IRC Section 162: Tax Notes research page for ordinary and necessary business expense deductions.
- Form 8881: IRS form used to claim the credit for small employer pension plan startup costs and auto-enrollment.
- IRC Section 45AA: Tax Notes legislative history for the military spouse retirement plan participation credit.
- IRC Section 408(p): Tax Notes research page for SIMPLE retirement accounts and eligible employer rules.
- SECURE 2.0 Act Section-by-Section Summary: Senate Finance Committee summary of SECURE 2.0 provisions.
- IRC Section 415: U.S. Code page for annual benefit and contribution limitations under qualified retirement plans.
- IRC Section 402: U.S. Code page for tax treatment of employees' trusts and retirement plan distributions.
- Form 5500 Series: Department of Labor filing and reporting information for employee benefit plans.
- Form 5304-SIMPLE: IRS model SIMPLE IRA plan document for employers allowing employees to choose financial institutions.
- Form 5305-SIMPLE: IRS model SIMPLE IRA plan document for employers using a designated financial institution.
- Notice 2026-9: IRS extension for updating SIMPLE IRA plan documents for SECURE 2.0 Act amendments.
- IRC Section 414(v): Tax Notes research page for retirement plan catch-up contribution rules.
- Notice 2025-67: IRS guidance confirming 2026 retirement plan contribution limits and related updates.
- Notice 2024-80: IRS guidance on 2025 retirement plan contribution limits and catch-up contribution amounts.
- IRC Section 414(v)(7): Tax Notes research page for Roth catch-up contribution requirements for higher-income participants.
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June 9, 2026 Ethics Part 1 – Selling Your Practice and § 7216 Requirements (Webinar)
- Handouts
- 7216 Client Consent to Disclose Letter: Sample client consent letter for disclosing tax return information in connection with practice transition and Section 7216 requirements.
- General Client Notification Letter: Sample client notification letter for communicating practice sale or transition details.
- Section 7216 Information Center: IRS guidance on disclosure and use of tax return information by tax return preparers.
- IRC Section 6713: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for civil penalties on unauthorized disclosure or use of tax return information.
- Disclosure Laws: IRS overview of federal disclosure rules, including IRC Section 6103 confidentiality requirements.
- Treas. Reg. Section 301.7216-2: Regulations addressing permitted disclosures and uses, including rules relevant to sale of a tax practice.
- IRC Section 708: U.S. Code page for partnership continuation and termination rules.
- Treas. Reg. Section 301.6109-1: eCFR regulation covering identifying numbers, including EIN rules.
- Treas. Reg. Section 301.6103(n)-1: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for disclosure of returns and return information under written contracts.
- Publication 4557: IRS guide to safeguarding taxpayer data for tax professionals and businesses.
- Revenue Procedure 2013-14: IRS guidance referenced in connection with taxpayer consent and disclosure restrictions.
- Office of Professional Responsibility and Circular 230: IRS resource page for practitioner standards and Circular 230 responsibilities.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.6695-2: Regulations covering tax return preparer due diligence and related record-retention requirements.
- IRC Section 6501(e): Tax Notes research page for extended limitations periods, including substantial omission rules.
- IRC Section 6511(d): Tax Notes research page for special limitation periods for claims for credit or refund.
- Handouts
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June 10, 2026 Ethics Part 2 – Changes Proposed in the New Regulations and Why This is Important (Webinar)
- REG-116610-20: Federal Register proposed regulations governing practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
- 31 U.S.C. Section 330: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for Treasury authority to regulate practice before the Department.
- IRC Section 6694: Tax Notes research page for tax return preparer understatement penalties.
- 26 CFR Part 300: eCFR user fee regulations referenced for enrolled retirement plan agents and enrolled agents.
- Revenue Procedure 2014-42: IRS guidance establishing the Annual Filing Season Program.
- AICPA v. IRS: D.C. Circuit decision addressing the IRS Annual Filing Season Program.
- Revenue Procedure 2012-12: IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin guidance for continuing education provider approval procedures.
- 31 U.S.C. Section 9701: U.S. Code page for user charges under the Independent Offices Appropriation Act.
- FTC Safeguards Rule: eCFR page for 16 CFR Part 314, Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information.
- ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 18-483: ABA discussion of when lawyers should notify clients of data breaches.
- Publication 4557: IRS guide to safeguarding taxpayer data for tax professionals and businesses.
- Publication 5708: IRS guide for creating a written information security plan for tax and accounting practices.
- DC Legal Ethics Opinion 377: Guidance on impaired lawyers and related professional responsibilities.
- IRC Section 6110: Tax Notes research page for public inspection of written determinations and federal tax matter definitions.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.6662-3: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for negligence or disregard of rules or regulations.
- Sexton v. Hawkins: Tax Notes court document on OPR jurisdiction over suspended or disbarred practitioners.
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June 18, 2026 Form 1099NEC and 1099MISC / Information Reporting - Mid-Year Updates (Webinar)
- Form 1099-DA: IRS information return for digital asset proceeds from broker transactions.
- Form W-9: Current IRS Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification.
- IRC Section 6051: Tax Notes research page for wage statement and electronic delivery rules referenced in the session.
- Form 1099-NEC: Current IRS nonemployee compensation information return.
- FLSA Section 7 Overtime Rules: eCFR regulations covering overtime compensation requirements.
- Worker Reclassification - Section 530 Relief: IRS guidance on employment tax relief for certain worker classification cases.
- Kwong Refund Deadline Discussion: National Taxpayer Advocate blog post on pandemic postponement dates and refund claim implications.
- Form 945: IRS annual return of withheld federal income tax, including backup withholding.
- Form 1042: IRS annual withholding tax return for U.S. source income of foreign persons.
- Treas. Reg. Section 31.3406(b)(3)-1: Tax Notes research page for backup withholding rules and thresholds.
- Powwow Prizes PLR Discussion: IRS tribal governments guidance on information reporting for powwow prize payments.
- IRC Section 7701(a)(1): Tax Notes research page for the federal tax definition of person.
- Commissioner v. Groetzinger: Supreme Court decision discussing trade or business activity.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.861-18: GovInfo PDF for rules classifying transactions involving computer programs.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.861-19: GovInfo PDF for rules classifying cloud transactions.
- Information Return Intelligence YouTube: Presenter video channel for additional 1099 and information reporting content.
- Information Return Intelligence Substack: Presenter writings on 1099 and information reporting topics.
- Jason Dinesen LinkedIn: Presenter LinkedIn profile.
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June 23, 2026 Unreimbursed Expenses in LLC’s (Webinar)
- Handouts
- LLC Partnership Reimbursement Policy PDF: Handout with sample policy language for partnership reimbursement procedures and partner expense documentation.
- S-Corp Plan for Reimbursements PDF: Handout with sample accountable plan language for S corporation employee and shareholder expense reimbursements.
- Revenue Ruling 70-365: Tax Notes research page for IRS guidance on when partners may deduct unreimbursed partnership expenses.
- Form 2553: IRS election form used by an eligible entity to elect S corporation tax treatment.
- IRC Section 67(g): Tax Notes research page for the suspension of miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the two-percent floor.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.62-2: GovInfo PDF covering accountable plans and employee business expense reimbursement requirements.
- Revenue Ruling 2006-56: IRS ruling discussing accountable plan treatment and reimbursements under IRC Section 62(c).
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June 24, 2026 Divorce & Tax Implications (Webinar)
- Innocent Spouse Relief: IRS page explaining relief from joint liability for qualifying spouses.
- Separation of Liability Relief: IRS page for allocating joint tax liability between spouses or former spouses.
- Equitable Relief: IRS page covering equitable relief when innocent spouse or separation of liability relief does not apply.
- IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center: IRS resource hub referenced with innocent spouse issues.
- Form 8857: IRS Request for Innocent Spouse Relief.
- Form 8379: IRS Injured Spouse Allocation form.
- Form 8332: IRS release or revocation of release of claim to exemption for child by custodial parent.
- Rejected Stamp Image Source: Source link embedded on the proving-custody slide.
- IR-2024-294: Tax Notes page for the IRS news release on IP PINs and duplicate dependent returns.
- IRC Section 121: Tax Notes research page for exclusion of gain from sale of a principal residence.
- Summers, T.C. Memo 2017-125: Tax Notes court document on an early IRA distribution after divorce.
- United States v. Windsor: Justice Department PDF referenced for same-sex marriage filing-status issues.
- ARP Section 9623: House Budget Committee side-by-side document for American Rescue Plan tax provisions.
- IRC Section 152(c): Tax Notes research page for the qualifying child rules.
- Burke, T.C. Summary Opinion 2003-147: Tax Notes court document on dependency exemptions and Form 8332 issues.
- DeMar v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2019-91: Linked PDF referenced with noncustodial parent written determination cases.
- Skitzki v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2019-106: Tax Notes court document on dependency exemption, filing status, and credits.
- Revenue Ruling 76-140: Tax Notes research page for allocating joint estimated tax payments on separate returns.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.6654-2(e)(5)(i): Tax Notes page discussing allocation of joint estimated tax payments to separate returns.
- Form 2210: IRS form for underpayment of estimated tax by individuals, estates, and trusts.
- Form 4868: IRS application for automatic extension of time to file an individual income tax return.
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June 25, 2026 EIC Eligibility and Due Diligence (Webinar)
- Form 2555: IRS form for foreign earned income, referenced in the EIC rule that a taxpayer cannot file Form 2555.
- Form 8867: IRS Paid Preparer Due Diligence Checklist for EIC and other refundable credits.
- Form 886-H-EIC: IRS supporting documents checklist for taxpayers claiming the Earned Income Credit.
- EITC Central: IRS hub for Earned Income Tax Credit information and preparer resources.
- Tax Preparer Toolkit: IRS EITC Central toolkit with due diligence and preparer guidance.
- EITC Assistant: IRS calculator for checking whether a client may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
- Publication 597: IRS publication on information for taxpayers who are residents of the United States and Canada.
- Publication 596: IRS publication covering the Earned Income Credit, eligibility rules, and qualifying child requirements.
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June 30, 2026 Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) (Webinar)
- Handouts
- QCD Response Letter for CP2000 IRS Letter PDF: Handout with sample response language for addressing a CP2000 notice involving a qualified charitable distribution.
- Form 1099-R: IRS form for reporting distributions from pensions, annuities, retirement plans, IRAs, insurance contracts, and related accounts.
- IRC Section 408(d)(8): Reference copy of the Internal Revenue Code provision for qualified charitable distributions from IRAs.
- CP2000 Series Notice: IRS page explaining CP2000 notices and income matching issues.
- Form 5329: IRS form used for additional taxes on qualified plans and IRAs, including missed RMD penalty reporting and waiver requests.
- Handouts
July 2026
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July 7, 2026 2026 Quarterly Update Part 2 (Webinar)
- Form 4547: IRS form referenced with Trump Account contribution designation questions.
- Notice 2025-68: IRS notice with questions and answers on Trump Accounts.
- Revenue Procedure 2026-25: IRS guidance referenced for Trump Account gift tax return safe harbors.
- Form 1099-R: IRS form for reporting distributions from pensions, annuities, retirement plans, IRAs, insurance contracts, and related accounts.
- CP575 Notice: IRS page explaining EIN verification letters and CP575 notices.
- Collection Financial Standards: IRS allowable living expense standards used in collection and hardship determinations.
- SSA Commissioner Letter to Senator Collins: Social Security Administration letter referenced with 2026 service performance updates.
- Publication 3415: IRS Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee annual report with recommendations to Congress and the IRS.
- TIGTA IRS Telephone Lines Report: Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report on customer service issues with certain IRS telephone lines.
- H.R. 8873: Congress.gov page for the Recover COVID Unemployment Fraud in Banks Act.
- The Many Implications of Sec. 7216: The Tax Adviser article on Section 7216 issues and tax return information disclosure rules.
- IRC Section 6713: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for penalties related to disclosure or use of tax return information by preparers.
- Information Returns Intake System: IRS page on filing information returns electronically through IRIS.
- Business Tax Account: IRS access page for business taxpayers and designated officials.
- Automatic Penalty Relief Starts in July 2026: NATP article referenced with automatic penalty relief for eligible taxpayers.
- 2026 QOZ Investments Cannot Defer Gains Past Year-End: NATP article referenced with 2026 qualified opportunity zone investment timing.
- Opportunity Zone Investments in Rural Areas: Treasury and IRS guidance on opportunity zone investments in rural areas under the One Big Beautiful Bill.
- Instructions for Form 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC: IRS instructions referenced with 2026 Form 1099-NEC tip and overtime reporting boxes.
- Notice 2026-33: IRS guidance on qualified long-term care distributions from retirement plans and related amendment deadline relief.
- IRC Section 3405: Tax Notes research page for pension, annuity, and certain deferred income withholding rules.
- National Taxpayer Advocate 2027 Objectives Report: Taxpayer Advocate Service report page referenced with the mid-year report to Congress.
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July 8, 2026 Changing LLCs Structures - Tax Implications (Webinar)
- Publication 1635: IRS publication explaining employer identification numbers and when a business may need a new EIN.
- Revenue Ruling 2001-61: Tax Notes research page for entity EIN retention when federal tax classification changes.
- Reg. Section 301.7701-3 Reference: Tax Notes item referenced with entity classification changes under the check-the-box regulations.
- Form 8832: IRS entity classification election form.
- Revenue Ruling 99-5: Reference copy discussing the conversion of a disregarded entity to a partnership when a new member is added.
- Revenue Ruling 99-6: Reference copy of IRS Revenue Ruling 99-6 addressing federal tax consequences when one partner buys the other partner's interest in a two-person partnership.
- Treas. Reg. Section 301.7701-3: GovInfo PDF for entity classification rules.
- IRC Section 1231: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for property used in a trade or business and involuntary conversions.
- Revenue Ruling 2003-51: IRS ruling referenced with Section 351 and investment company considerations.
- IRC Section 721: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for nonrecognition of gain or loss on contribution to a partnership.
- IRC Section 1001: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for determining gain or loss from sale or disposition of property.
- IRC Section 722: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for basis of a contributing partner's interest.
- IRC Section 723: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for partnership basis in contributed property.
- Revenue Ruling 66-7: Tax Notes research page for holding period rules for purchased assets.
- IRC Section 1223: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for holding period rules.
- Form 7217: IRS form referenced for reporting certain partner basis and partnership property distribution information.
- IRC Section 708: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for continuation and termination of partnerships.
- IRC Section 751: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for unrealized receivables and inventory items.
- IRC Section 741: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for gain or loss on sale or exchange of a partnership interest.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.741-1: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for sale or exchange of partnership interest regulations.
- Revenue Ruling 84-111: Tax Notes research page for partnership incorporation transaction structures.
- Form 8949: IRS form for reporting sales and other dispositions of capital assets.
- CP261 Notice: IRS page explaining the S corporation election acceptance notice.
- IRC Section 351: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for transfer to corporation controlled by transferor.
- Revenue Ruling 2009-15: IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin guidance referenced for converting an LLC taxed as a partnership to S corporation treatment.
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July 13, 2026 Calculating Basis of S-Corporation Shareholders (Webinar)
- Rehabilitation Credit Recapture: IRS guide referenced for IRC Section 50(a)(1) general business credit recapture and basis adjustments.
- IRC Section 50(c)(1): Tax Notes reference for basis reductions tied to general business credits.
- Form 7203: IRS form for reporting S corporation shareholder stock and debt basis limitations.
- Form 8582: IRS passive activity loss limitation form referenced for suspended losses.
- Checkpoint Form 1120-S Desk Reference Guide: Thomson Reuters PPC deskbook reference cited for sample basis election language.
- Revenue Ruling 2003-27: IRS guidance cited with the Regulation 1.1367-1(g) basis election discussion.
- Revenue Ruling 97-57: IRS guidance referenced for Section 7872 and shareholder loan interest issues.
- Form 7203 Discussion: Article cited for examples on rebuilding S corporation basis.
- S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Debt Basis: IRS practice unit referenced alongside Letter Ruling 200619021.
- Aboui and Nazani v. Commissioner: Tax Court case cited for reconstructing basis using estimates.
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July 14, 2026 Research Using ChatGPT (Webinar)
- What Are Large Language Models?: Coursera overview of how large language models process language and generate responses.
- What Is a Chatbot?: Coursera introduction to chatbots and conversational artificial intelligence.
- What Is GPT?: Coursera explainer covering generative pre-trained transformers and their common uses.
- IRC Section 6713: Tax Notes reference for penalties involving unauthorized disclosure or use of tax return information.
- Section 7216 Information Center: IRS guidance for tax professionals on the disclosure and use of tax return information.
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July 16, 2026 From Summonses to International Evidence Gathering Techniques - How the IRS Gathers Evidence in the 21st Century (Webinar)
- IRC Section 7602: Tax Notes reference for the IRS authority to examine records, take testimony, and issue summonses.
- IRC Section 7609: Tax Notes reference for notice requirements and exceptions involving third-party summonses.
- United States v. Clarke: Supreme Court case addressing when a taxpayer may examine IRS officials about the purpose of a summons.
- Tiffany Fine Arts, Inc. v. United States: Supreme Court case concerning dual-purpose summonses seeking information about identified and unidentified taxpayers.
- United States v. Gertner: District court case finding that the IRS could not avoid John Doe summons procedures by using a regular summons.
- United States v. Lefkowitz: Supreme Court case cited in the discussion of search warrants and limits on broad evidentiary searches.
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July 21, 2026 2026 Statutes (Webinar)
- IRC Section 6501: Tax Notes reference for the limitations period on tax assessment and exceptions to the general three-year rule.
- IRC Section 6213: Tax Notes reference for restrictions on assessment, Tax Court petitions, and waivers of statutory restrictions.
- Offers in Compromise After a Closing Agreement: IRS Chief Counsel advice addressing offers in compromise following a prior closing agreement.
- IRC Section 7609: Tax Notes reference for third-party summons procedures and suspension of a limitations period involving a John Doe summons.
- IRC Section 905: Tax Notes reference for foreign tax credit adjustments and related limitations-period extensions.
- Court Refuses to Quash IRS Formal Document Request: Court decision cited in the discussion of limitations-period suspensions involving formal document requests.
- IRM 25.6.1 Statute of Limitations Processes and Procedures: IRS manual guidance covering assessment, refund, and related statute computations.
- United States v. Home Concrete & Supply, LLC: Supreme Court case addressing whether an overstatement of basis constituted an omission from gross income under the former law.
- Form 8938: IRS form for reporting specified foreign financial assets.
- Form 3520: IRS return for reporting certain foreign trusts and receipts of certain foreign gifts.
- Form 5471: IRS information return for U.S. persons with respect to certain foreign corporations.
- Private Letter Ruling 200021010: IRS ruling cited for the timely-mailing rule as applied to a refund claim.
- Jones v. Liberty Glass Co.: Supreme Court case defining an overpayment as an amount paid in excess of what is properly due.
- United States v. Dalm: Supreme Court case addressing tax overpayments and statutory refund-claim requirements.
- Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide: IRS guidance on tax rules and deadline relief for members of the Armed Forces.
- IRC Section 6502: Tax Notes reference for the collection statute expiration date following assessment.
- IRC Section 7508A: Tax Notes reference for postponement of tax deadlines following federally declared disasters.
- Final Regulations on Disaster-Related Postponements: Treasury decision addressing postponed tax deadlines for affected taxpayers.
- Form 4868: IRS application for an automatic extension of time to file an individual income tax return.
- IRC Section 6511: Tax Notes reference for refund-claim deadlines and limitations on the amount recoverable under the lookback rules.
- Notice 2023-21: IRS relief extending the lookback period for certain 2019 and 2020 refund claims affected by postponed filing deadlines.
- Beard v. Commissioner: Tax Court case establishing the test used to determine whether a document constitutes a valid tax return.
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July 28, 2026 Ethics Part 3 – What are Our Ethical Responsibilities When Dealing with the Non-Filer (Webinar)
- IRC Section 6020(b): Tax Notes reference for IRS-prepared substitutes for returns when a required return has not been filed.
- IRM 4.12.1 Delinquent Return Procedures: IRS guidance on delinquent returns, including the general six-year enforcement period and relevant facts and circumstances.
- IRM 4.12.1 Management Approval: IRS guidance addressing approval when enforcement activity covers less or more than the established six-year period.
- IRC Section 6511: Tax Notes reference for refund-claim deadlines and the related lookback limitations.
- Form 2848: IRS Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative used to authorize representation before the IRS.
- IRC Section 6001: Tax Notes reference for taxpayer recordkeeping requirements, including qualifying electronic records.
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July 29, 2026 Ethics Part 4 - Ethical Responsibilities During an IRS Audit (Webinar)
- Form 12203 - Request for Appeals Review: IRS form used to request an Appeals review when a taxpayer disagrees with proposed changes from an examination or audit.
- Transfers of IRS Examinations: IRS Chief Counsel advice discussing requests to move an examination to another location.
- IRC Section 6694: Tax Notes reference for tax-return-preparer penalties involving unreasonable positions and willful or reckless conduct.
- Sample Information Document Request: IRS sample illustrating the format and scope of an Information Document Request used during an examination.
- Appeal Rights for Refund Claims: IRS Service Center advice explaining administrative appeal rights in the processing of refund claims.
- IRM 8.1.10 Appeals Process: IRS guidance on Appeals procedures and consideration of the hazards of litigation.
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July 30, 2026 Employee vs. Contractor from IRS perspective (Webinar)
- IRS Worker Classification Training Guidelines: IRS training material discussing worker-classification principles and Section 530 relief, including the Queensgate Dental case.
- Ramirez v. Commissioner Case Summary: University of Illinois Tax School discussion of Tax Court Summary Opinion 2013-38 and dual employee/independent-contractor treatment.
- DOL 2026 Employee or Independent Contractor Rulemaking: Department of Labor materials concerning worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- ABC Test for Worker Classification: Overview of the three-part test used by some states to distinguish employees from independent contractors.
- Form SS-8: IRS form used to request a determination of worker status for federal employment tax and withholding purposes.
- Instructions for Form SS-8: IRS instructions for requesting a worker-status determination.
- Worker Reclassification - Section 530 Relief: IRS guidance on employment tax relief for qualifying worker-classification cases.
- IRM 4.23.8 Determining Employment Tax Liability: Internal Revenue Manual procedures for computing employment tax liability, including IRC Section 3509 rates.
- Form 4669: Statement of payments received used in employment tax examinations.
- IRM 4.23.6 Classification Settlement Program: Internal Revenue Manual procedures for resolving worker-classification cases through the CSP.
- Early Referral to the IRS Independent Office of Appeals: IRS guidance on referring eligible unresolved issues to Appeals before an examination is complete.
- Voluntary Classification Settlement Program FAQ: IRS answers to common questions about voluntarily reclassifying workers as employees.
- Treating Partners as Employees: Risks to Consider: Journal of Accountancy article reviewing federal tax risks when a partnership treats a partner as an employee.
- About Form 8919: IRS information on reporting uncollected Social Security and Medicare tax on wages for workers treated as independent contractors.
August 2026
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August 4, 2026 Employee vs Independent Contractor with VCSP and CSP (Webinar)
- IRS Publication 1779: IRS guidance explaining the differences between employees and independent contractors for federal tax purposes.
- Self-Employment Tax: IRS overview of Social Security and Medicare taxes for self-employed individuals.
- Revenue Ruling 2004-110: IRS ruling on the income and employment tax treatment of a payment for canceling an employment contract.
- IRC Section 3121: Tax Notes reference defining wages and employment for Federal Insurance Contributions Act purposes.
- Revenue Ruling 87-41: IRS ruling describing the 20 common-law factors used to evaluate worker classification.
- DOL Fact Sheet 13: Department of Labor guidance on employee or independent-contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
- Weber v. Commissioner: Tax Court opinion applying common-law control factors to determine whether a minister was an employee.
- Kumpel v. Commissioner: Tax Court memorandum decision addressing statutory-employee status and related deductions.
- Form SS-8: IRS form used to request a determination of worker status for federal employment tax and withholding purposes.
- Worker Reclassification - Section 530 Relief: IRS guidance on employment tax relief for qualifying worker-classification cases.
- IRS Publication 1976: IRS guide explaining Section 530 employment tax relief requirements.
- IRM 4.23.6 Classification Settlement Program: Internal Revenue Manual procedures for resolving worker-classification cases through the CSP.
- Revenue Ruling 2025-3: IRS ruling addressing employment tax treatment and reduced rates under IRC Section 3509.
- CSP Analysis Chart: IRS interim guidance and analysis chart for applying Classification Settlement Program offers.
- Form 8952: Application for the Voluntary Classification Settlement Program.
- VCSP FAQ #16: IRS frequently asked question clarifying that an SS-8 determination letter is not an employment tax audit.
- Gig Economy Tax Center: IRS tax guidance for income earned through digital platforms and on-demand work.
- Chief Counsel Advice 2017-001: IRS legal advice discussing Form SS-8 worker-status determinations.
- Chief Counsel Advice 2018-001: IRS legal advice on crediting employment taxes paid by misclassified workers.
- Q.D.-A., Inc. v. Indiana Department of Workforce Development: Indiana Supreme Court decision finding a driver was an independent contractor under state law.
- Santos v. Commissioner: Tax Court memorandum decision holding that workers of a cleaning business were not employees.
- Pediatric Impressions Home Health, Inc. v. Commissioner: IRS worker-classification training materials discussing the Tax Court's treatment of home-health nurses as employees.
- Cardiovascular Center, LLC v. Commissioner: Tax Court memorandum decision classifying workers of a medical practice as employees.
- IRS Publication 5146: Guide to employment tax examinations, appeal rights, common audit triggers, and information gathering.
- Form 4669: Statement of payments received, used by a payor seeking relief from certain withholding tax liabilities.
- IRC Section 3402: Statutory rules governing income tax withholding from wages.
- Mescalero Apache Tribe v. Commissioner: Tax Court opinion addressing withholding-tax relief and the IRS's ability to obtain worker return information.
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August 11, 2026 Managing the IRS Examination (Webinar)
- IRS Publication 1035: IRS guidance on extending the tax assessment period, including fixed-date and open-ended consents and considerations for taxpayers under examination.
- Revenue Procedure 2010-34: IRS safe harbor guidance for the federal income tax treatment of certain Rural Utilities Service and NTIA broadband program grants.
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August 13, 2026 Currency Reporting in Federal Practice: Form 8300, CTRs, and SARs (Webinar)
- Bank Secrecy Act - 31 U.S.C. Section 5311: U.S. Code provision stating the purpose of the Bank Secrecy Act's currency and financial-transaction reporting framework.
- Form 8300: IRS form for reporting cash payments over $10,000 received in a trade or business.
- IRC Section 7203: Tax Notes research page for criminal penalties involving willful failure to file a return, supply information, or pay tax.
- 31 U.S.C. Section 5322: U.S. Code provision establishing criminal penalties for willful violations of Bank Secrecy Act requirements.
- 31 U.S.C. Section 5324: U.S. Code provision prohibiting structuring transactions to evade currency-reporting requirements.
- Ratzlaf v. United States: Supreme Court decision addressing the willfulness requirement in a federal currency-structuring prosecution.
- Cheek v. United States: Supreme Court decision explaining willfulness and good-faith misunderstanding in federal tax crimes.
- United States v. Bajakajian: Supreme Court decision applying the Eighth Amendment's Excessive Fines Clause to a currency-reporting forfeiture.
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August 19, 2026 Influencers and Content Creator Taxation: Income Classification, Deductions, and Audit Risks (Webinar)
- IRC Section 274: Statutory rules limiting deductions for travel, meals, entertainment, gifts, and listed property, including strict substantiation requirements.
- IRC Section 199A: Qualified business income deduction rules for pass-through owners, including specified service trade or business limitations.
- Treasury Regulation §1.61-1 — Gross Income: Regulation explaining that gross income includes income realized in any form, whether money, property, or services.
- Revenue Ruling 79-24: IRS ruling addressing the fair-market-value income recognized when services are exchanged for property or other services.
- Bogardus v. Commissioner: Supreme Court decision examining the transferor's intent when distinguishing a gift from taxable compensation.
- Haverly v. United States: Seventh Circuit decision addressing gross income from unsolicited sample property over which a recipient exercises dominion.
- Commissioner v. Duberstein: Supreme Court decision establishing a facts-and-circumstances inquiry into whether a transfer proceeds from detached and disinterested generosity.
- IRC Section 1221: Definition of capital assets and statutory exclusions, including property held primarily for sale to customers.
- Commissioner v. Groetzinger: Supreme Court decision explaining the continuity, regularity, and profit-purpose standards for a trade or business.
- IRC Section 67: Rules governing miscellaneous itemized deductions, including the suspension provided by subsection (g).
- Treasury Regulation §1.183-2 — Activities Not Engaged in for Profit: Nine-factor framework used to evaluate whether an activity is conducted with a profit objective.
- IRC Section 183: Statutory limitations and presumptions governing activities not engaged in for profit.
- Treasury Regulation §1.199A-5 — Specified Service Trades or Businesses: QBI rules defining SSTBs, reputation-or-skill income, the de minimis rule, and treatment of separate trades or businesses.
- Revenue Procedure 2025-32: IRS inflation-adjustment guidance containing the 2026 taxable-income thresholds and phase-in ranges for the QBI deduction.
- IRC Section 162: Statutory authority for deducting ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred in carrying on a trade or business.
- Pevsner v. Commissioner: Fifth Circuit decision applying an objective suitability-for-general-wear standard to claimed business-clothing deductions.
- Hamper v. Commissioner: Tax Court summary opinion addressing claimed deductions for clothing, grooming, and appearance-related expenses of a television news anchor.
- Treasury Regulation §1.162-2 — Traveling Expenses: Regulation governing when travel expenses are sufficiently connected to a trade or business to be deductible.
- Revenue Ruling 79-425: IRS ruling addressing whether business activity conducted during a trip changes the treatment of travel undertaken primarily for personal purposes.
- Treasury Regulation §1.274-4 — Foreign Travel: Rules for allocating foreign-travel expenses between business and nonbusiness activity and determining business days.
- Form SS-4, Application for Employer Identification Number: IRS information and filing resources for obtaining an EIN and documenting a creator business's tax identity.
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August 25, 2026 Ethics Part 1 – Selling Your Practice and § 7216 Requirements (Webinar)
- Handouts
- 7216 Client Consent to Disclose Letter: Sample client consent letter for disclosing tax return information in connection with practice transition and Section 7216 requirements.
- General Client Notification Letter: Sample client notification letter for communicating practice sale or transition details.
- Section 7216 Information Center: IRS guidance on disclosure and use of tax return information by tax return preparers.
- IRC Section 6713: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for civil penalties on unauthorized disclosure or use of tax return information.
- Disclosure Laws: IRS overview of federal disclosure rules, including IRC Section 6103 confidentiality requirements.
- Treas. Reg. Section 301.7216-2: Regulations addressing permitted disclosures and uses, including rules relevant to sale of a tax practice.
- IRC Section 708: U.S. Code page for partnership continuation and termination rules.
- Treas. Reg. Section 301.6109-1: eCFR regulation covering identifying numbers, including EIN rules.
- Treas. Reg. Section 301.6103(n)-1: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for disclosure of returns and return information under written contracts.
- Publication 4557: IRS guide to safeguarding taxpayer data for tax professionals and businesses.
- Revenue Procedure 2013-14: IRS guidance referenced in connection with taxpayer consent and disclosure restrictions.
- Office of Professional Responsibility and Circular 230: IRS resource page for practitioner standards and Circular 230 responsibilities.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.6695-2: Regulations covering tax return preparer due diligence and related record-retention requirements.
- IRC Section 6501(e): Tax Notes research page for extended limitations periods, including substantial omission rules.
- IRC Section 6511(d): Tax Notes research page for special limitation periods for claims for credit or refund.
- Handouts
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August 26, 2026 Ethics Part 2 – Changes Proposed in the New Regulations and Why This is Important (Webinar)
- REG-116610-20: Federal Register proposed regulations governing practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
- 31 U.S.C. Section 330: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for Treasury authority to regulate practice before the Department.
- IRC Section 6694: Tax Notes research page for tax return preparer understatement penalties.
- 26 CFR Part 300: eCFR user fee regulations referenced for enrolled retirement plan agents and enrolled agents.
- Revenue Procedure 2014-42: IRS guidance establishing the Annual Filing Season Program.
- AICPA v. IRS: D.C. Circuit decision addressing the IRS Annual Filing Season Program.
- Revenue Procedure 2012-12: IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin guidance for continuing education provider approval procedures.
- 31 U.S.C. Section 9701: U.S. Code page for user charges under the Independent Offices Appropriation Act.
- FTC Safeguards Rule: eCFR page for 16 CFR Part 314, Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information.
- ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 18-483: ABA discussion of when lawyers should notify clients of data breaches.
- Publication 4557: IRS guide to safeguarding taxpayer data for tax professionals and businesses.
- Publication 5708: IRS guide for creating a written information security plan for tax and accounting practices.
- DC Legal Ethics Opinion 377: Guidance on impaired lawyers and related professional responsibilities.
- IRC Section 6110: Tax Notes research page for public inspection of written determinations and federal tax matter definitions.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.6662-3: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for negligence or disregard of rules or regulations.
- Sexton v. Hawkins: Tax Notes court document on OPR jurisdiction over suspended or disbarred practitioners.
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August 27, 2026 The Kovel Accountant (Webinar)
- 1961 New York Yankees: Baseball-Reference team page supporting the presentation's historical introduction, with roster, standings, and season statistics.
- United States v. Kovel: Second Circuit opinion addressing when attorney-client privilege can extend to an accountant assisting legal counsel.
- Henry J. Friendly, Federal Judge, Dies at 82: New York Times obituary providing background on the judge who authored the Kovel opinion.
- IRC Section 7525: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for the statutory confidentiality privilege covering federally authorized tax practitioners.
September 2026
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September 1, 2026 Offers in Compromise (Webinar)
- Offer in Compromise Booklet (Form 656-B): IRS booklet containing the offer application, financial disclosure forms, instructions, payment options, and eligibility guidance.
- Form 433-A, Collection Information Statement for Wage Earners and Self-Employed Individuals: IRS financial statement used to report an individual taxpayer's income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
- IRS Data Book: Annual IRS statistics covering collections, enforcement, taxpayer service, and offer-in-compromise activity.
- Form 656-L, Offer in Compromise (Doubt as to Liability): IRS form for taxpayers who dispute the existence or amount of a legally assessed tax debt.
- Form 433-B, Collection Information Statement for Businesses: IRS financial statement used to report a business taxpayer's finances, assets, debts, and operating information.
- IRC Section 7122 — Compromises: Official U.S. Code text authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to compromise civil or criminal cases arising under the internal revenue laws.
- Treasury Regulation §301.7122-1: Federal regulation governing the submission, consideration, acceptance, and effect of offers to compromise tax liabilities.
- Internal Revenue Manual 5.8.5 — Financial Analysis: IRS procedures for analyzing income, expenses, assets, and reasonable collection potential in offer cases.
- IRS Collection Financial Standards: Current national and local expense standards used when evaluating a taxpayer's ability to pay.
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September 2, 2026 Employment Taxes and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty (Webinar)
- IRC Section 7202: Tax Notes research page for the criminal penalty for willful failure to collect, account for, or pay over employment taxes.
- Employment Taxes and the Trust Fund Recovery Penalty: IRS overview of trust fund taxes, responsible-person liability, TFRP assessment, and appeal and payment procedures.
- IRC Section 6672: Tax Notes research page for civil liability imposed on responsible persons who willfully fail to collect or pay over trust fund taxes.
- IRM 5.7.3, Establishing Responsibility and Willfulness for the TFRP: IRS Internal Revenue Manual guidance for investigating TFRP liability and determining responsible and willful persons.
- IRC Section 6671: Tax Notes research page for rules governing assessable penalties, including treatment of persons required to collect and pay over tax.
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September 3, 2026 2026 Quarterly Update Part 3 (Webinar)
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September 8, 2026 E-Commerce Taxation: Sales Tax Nexus, State Income Tax, and Multi-State Compliance (Webinar)
October 2026
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October 1, 2026 Qualified Business Income: A Practitioner's Guide to §199A, SSTB Classification, and the OBBBA Updates (Webinar)
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October 8, 2026 Retirement Plan Distributions After SECURE 1.0 / 2.0 Acts (Webinar)
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October 13, 2026 Hiring Onboard Compliance: What are the Employer Responsibilities? (Webinar)
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October 14, 2026 How the IRS Reconstructs Income in Tax Fraud Cases (Webinar)
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October 15, 2026 Basic Payroll Issues (Webinar)
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October 20, 2026 Mismatching W-2 and Form 941 - IRS "B" and How to Respond (Webinar)
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October 22, 2026 Preparing Form 941 (Webinar)
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October 27, 2026 Ethics Part 3 – What are Our Ethical Responsibilities When Dealing with the Non-Filer (Webinar)
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October 28, 2026 Ethics Part 4 - Ethical Responsibilities During an IRS Audit (Webinar)
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October 29, 2026 The Tricky Like-Kind Exchange (Webinar)
November 2026
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November 3, 2026 Complications with Residential Rentals (Webinar)
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November 4, 2026 Fraud Technical Advisors: An End-Run Around the Case of Tweel? (Webinar)
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November 10, 2026 Form 1099-DA (Webinar)
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November 11, 2026 Tax-Exempt Organizations (Webinar)
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November 12, 2026 Introduction to Financial and Estate Planning for IRAs (Webinar)
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November 18, 2026 Maximizing Your Deductions on Form 1040 (Webinar)
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November 19, 2026 2026 Quarterly Update Part 4 (Webinar)
December 2026
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December 15, 2026 Ethics Part 1 – Selling Your Practice and § 7216 Requirements (Webinar)
- Handouts
- 7216 Client Consent to Disclose Letter: Sample client consent letter for disclosing tax return information in connection with practice transition and Section 7216 requirements.
- General Client Notification Letter: Sample client notification letter for communicating practice sale or transition details.
- Section 7216 Information Center: IRS guidance on disclosure and use of tax return information by tax return preparers.
- IRC Section 6713: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for civil penalties on unauthorized disclosure or use of tax return information.
- Disclosure Laws: IRS overview of federal disclosure rules, including IRC Section 6103 confidentiality requirements.
- Treas. Reg. Section 301.7216-2: Regulations addressing permitted disclosures and uses, including rules relevant to sale of a tax practice.
- IRC Section 708: U.S. Code page for partnership continuation and termination rules.
- Treas. Reg. Section 301.6109-1: eCFR regulation covering identifying numbers, including EIN rules.
- Treas. Reg. Section 301.6103(n)-1: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for disclosure of returns and return information under written contracts.
- Publication 4557: IRS guide to safeguarding taxpayer data for tax professionals and businesses.
- Revenue Procedure 2013-14: IRS guidance referenced in connection with taxpayer consent and disclosure restrictions.
- Office of Professional Responsibility and Circular 230: IRS resource page for practitioner standards and Circular 230 responsibilities.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.6695-2: Regulations covering tax return preparer due diligence and related record-retention requirements.
- IRC Section 6501(e): Tax Notes research page for extended limitations periods, including substantial omission rules.
- IRC Section 6511(d): Tax Notes research page for special limitation periods for claims for credit or refund.
- Handouts
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December 16, 2026 Ethics Part 2 – Changes Proposed in the New Regulations and Why This is Important (Webinar)
- REG-116610-20: Federal Register proposed regulations governing practice before the Internal Revenue Service.
- 31 U.S.C. Section 330: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for Treasury authority to regulate practice before the Department.
- IRC Section 6694: Tax Notes research page for tax return preparer understatement penalties.
- 26 CFR Part 300: eCFR user fee regulations referenced for enrolled retirement plan agents and enrolled agents.
- Revenue Procedure 2014-42: IRS guidance establishing the Annual Filing Season Program.
- AICPA v. IRS: D.C. Circuit decision addressing the IRS Annual Filing Season Program.
- Revenue Procedure 2012-12: IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin guidance for continuing education provider approval procedures.
- 31 U.S.C. Section 9701: U.S. Code page for user charges under the Independent Offices Appropriation Act.
- FTC Safeguards Rule: eCFR page for 16 CFR Part 314, Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information.
- ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 18-483: ABA discussion of when lawyers should notify clients of data breaches.
- Publication 4557: IRS guide to safeguarding taxpayer data for tax professionals and businesses.
- Publication 5708: IRS guide for creating a written information security plan for tax and accounting practices.
- DC Legal Ethics Opinion 377: Guidance on impaired lawyers and related professional responsibilities.
- IRC Section 6110: Tax Notes research page for public inspection of written determinations and federal tax matter definitions.
- Treas. Reg. Section 1.6662-3: Cornell Legal Information Institute page for negligence or disregard of rules or regulations.
- Sexton v. Hawkins: Tax Notes court document on OPR jurisdiction over suspended or disbarred practitioners.
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December 17, 2026 Alphabet Soup for Installment Agreements (Webinar)
Fall 2026
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September 15, 2026 Fall Topical Federal Tax Update (Seminar)
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September 17, 2026 Fall Topical Federal Tax Update (Seminar)
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September 22, 2026 Fall Topical Federal Tax Update (Seminar)
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September 24, 2026 Fall Topical Federal Tax Update (Seminar)
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September 30, 2026 Fall Topical Federal Tax Update (Seminar)
Year-End 2026
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December 1, 2026 Year-End Federal Tax Update (Seminar)
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December 4, 2026 Year-End Federal Tax Update (Seminar)
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December 8, 2026 Year-End Federal Tax Update (Seminar)
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December 9, 2026 Year-End Federal Tax Update (Seminar)
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December 11, 2026 Year-End Federal Tax Update (Seminar)
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