Join your colleagues for three days of informative education sessions, training and networking, featuring a full agenda of the latest tax law information, more advanced topics, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities and exhibits of the latest products and services to improve your business.
The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum welcomes the participation of our association partners: the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA), the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), the National Society of Accountants (NSA), and the National Society of Tax Professionals (NSTP).
Education and Training:
Seminars - Hear the latest on key federal and state tax issues from top IRS executives and leading industry experts. Earn up to 18 continuing professional education (CPE) credits.
Workshops - For a more in-depth educational experience, select from several hands-on workshops offered for 2009. Advance registration is required:
The Redesigned Form 990 Information Return
1040 NR: Redesigned Return and Ready for Nonresident Filers
Using e-Services Products for Account Resolution
Information Workshop - Everything you Wanted to Know About Enrolled Agents & the Special Enrollment Exam In this special panel seminar, participants will learn the benefits of becoming an enrolled agent, with a focus on representation (the ability to stand in the place off any taxpayer regardless of who prepared the return) before exam, collection and appeals. Participants will learn how to become an enrolled agent and about the new online Special Enrollment Exam (SEE), which is the test prospective EAs must pass. Attendees will discover what topics the SEE covers, hot to prepare for it, and how to register to take it. Panelists include a representative of Prometric, the firm producing the SEE for IRS, as well as several enrolled agents, who will speak to their experiences. No location on Wednesday at 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Forum Highlights:
Exhibits - Visit dozens of exhibitors displaying a wide selection of products and services that support the IRS e-file Program and may help enhance your business operations. Expo hours will be from 11:15 am to 6:00 pm on Day 1 and 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Day 2.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits - Attendance at IRS Nationwide Tax Forum seminars qualifies for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits for enrolled agents, certified public accounts, and California Tax Education Council (CTEC) participants. You will need to understand and comply with your licensing agency's CPE requirements.Attendance for the full 50 minutes of the presentation is required to receive one CPE credit.
Case Resolution Program - Bring your toughest unresolved case (one per tax business) to the Case Resolution Room and meet one-on-one with IRS representatives to discuss the case. Click here for more information.
Networking Opportunities - Enjoy great food and good company!Mix and mingle, make new friends, catch up with old colleagues, share information and best practices, or just relax and enjoy!
IRS Oversight Board - Visit with Oversight Board representatives and offer your comments on various IRS initiatives and programs.
Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) - Visit the EFTPS Registration Booth and see how tax professionals can make their clients' tax payments easier, while reducing their own paperwork.
Focus Groups - Your opinion counts! Participants are randomly selected to participate in focus groups and provide candid feedback on key topics.If you're asked to take part in a focus group session, consider it as an excellent opportunity to let your voice be heard. More details to come.
