2015-2016 Federal Tax Update: Researching Tax Answers (Currently Unavailable)

Author: Stuart P Sobel

Navigating the IRS website is a challenge. There is a wealth of information buried in the site that is excellent and can make your job of serving your clients more effective. Learn about IRS processes, appeals procedures, the IRS' tolerances used for collection actions, criminal investigations, examination of tax returns, and allowance of claims for refunds.

Publication Date: October 2015

Designed For
All tax practitioners in public and private practice who need to understand the basics and recent changes in the tax law and procedures.

Topics Covered

• Useful techniques for finding answers on the IRS website
• Researching the Internal Revenue Manual
• Your client's rights within the law
• IRS Telephone Numbers for Help
• Audit Technique Guides for Specialized Industry--providing guidance for practitioners on tax issues specific to vehicle dealerships, ministers, veterinary medicine, wine industry and more

Learning Objectives

• Identify useful techniques for finding answers on the IRS website.
• Utilize the Audit Technique Guides of Specialized Industry
• Understand procedures and your client's rights within the law

Level
Update

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
A basic understanding of tax preparation.

Advance Preparation
None