CPAs, EA, Tax Professionals, Financial Planners, Investment Advisors, Attorneys, Tax Professionals assisting clients with IRS tax resolution
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Identify and interpret the most common IRS letters, including general notices, audit requests, collections, return inquiries, and error notices.
- Recall IRS deadlines and the importance of timely and accurate responses.
- Apply effective communication strategies when corresponding with the IRS.
- Proactively address IRS concerns to avoid escalation and penalties.
- Ensure compliance with IRS requirements when responding to correspondence.
- Assess common issues that arise from IRS letters and develop resolution strategies.
- Advise clients on their rights and responsibilities when dealing with IRS correspondence.
- Implement documentation and tracking practices to manage IRS responses effectively.
Major Topics
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Types of IRS letters: General notices, audits, collections, return requests, and errors.
- Deadlines for responding to IRS correspondence.
- Communication best practices for dealing with the IRS.
- Avoiding escalation and penalties through proactive responses.
- Ensuring compliance when addressing IRS correspondence.
- Real-world examples of successful IRS communications.
- Common pitfalls in handling IRS letters and how to avoid them.
- Strategies for advising clients on IRS correspondence.