2022 IRS Representation Update
DURATION: 60 MINUTES
SPEAKER: Adam Fayne
The Internal Revenue Service changes and announces new initiatives every year. This webinar will discuss the current enforcement and audit initiatives of the Internal Revenue Service and how these efforts may continue during 2022. This session will also discuss the Internal Revenue Service’s latest 2022 initiatives and how you can prepare for a successful year in representing your clients. There is also a high probability that the Internal Revenue Service will have its first material budget increase in more than a decade. We will discuss how this increased budget will impact your clients. For example, will the Internal Revenue Service audit more taxpayers, will the Internal Revenue Service become more efficient in taxpayer communication, and how will collection activity increase. You can be assured that with an increased budget the Internal Revenue Service will be knocking on more doors for those missing tax dollars.
Webinar Objectives
This webinar will provide insight and tools to assist you and your clients understand what the Internal Revenue Service will focus on during 2022 and how successful they were during 2021. We will discuss what a large budget increase to the Internal Revenue Service will mean for taxpayers.
Webinar Highlights
- IRS Audit Activity during 2021
- IRS Collection Activity during 2021
- IRS priorities for 2022
- IRS Budget and what it means for your client
- New Programs that may be beneficial to your client
Who Should Attend
- Accountants
- Tax preparers
- CFOs
- Financial compliance professionals
- Lawyers
2021 IRS Representation Update
DURATION: 120 MINUTES
SPEAKER: Robert E. McKenzie
COVID-19 dramatically changed IRS enforcement procedures. In July 2020 the IRS reactivated its enforcement activities after 4 months of no enforcement activity. Since that time it has gradually increased its enforcement presence. This webinar by industry expert Robert McKenzie will provide a timely update of IRS initiatives and procedures. IRS can be expected to return to its prior tough enforcement approach.
Over the past several years, the IRS has seen its budget cut significantly. There has been a corresponding reduction in the quality of service that it provides, including a dramatic cutback in its enforcement efforts. 2019 was a turning point for IRS. It was able to hire 1,000 new enforcement professionals. The new IRS commissioner is improving morale at the agency. This course will examine the methods of the IRS COVID enforcement climate. It will cover new IRS examination and collection priorities and procedures, IRS criminal investigation initiatives, recent important developments for practitioners, and taxpayer advocate services. Other topics to be discussed include problems in the tax system, new procedures at IRS campuses, and the impact of new IRS leadership. This course is certain to get you up to speed on how to properly advise your clients in this new enforcement environment.
Webinar Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- IRS COVID-19 initiatives
- Identify IRS initiatives in examinations
- Recognize current changes in IRS collection procedures including easily secured installment agreements for taxpayers who owe less than $250 K.
- Identify the IRS offshore compliance initiatives
- Recognize IRS budget problems and its impact on your clients
- Discuss IRS penalty procedures and analyze common IRS penalties
- Negotiating by phone with IRS Enforcement personnel
Webinar Highlights
- New exam rules
- New collection initiatives
- Using Taxpayer Advocate
- Service center closings
- IRS enforcement priorities
Who Should Attend
- Tax attorneys
- Enrolled Agents
- CPA’s
