Circular 230 and Ethics in Tax Practice: How You Can Stay Out of Trouble
Target Audience: CPAs, EAs, Annual Filing Season Program Participants
Field of Study: Ethics (NASBA); Ethics (IRS)
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Note: the credit received from this seminar qualifies as continuing education that is required to obtain the voluntary AFSP – record of completion. However, this website does not offer the AFSP annual federal tax refresher (AFTR) course.
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DISCLAIMER: This Seminar was recorded on JULY 25, 2023, in Atlanta Georgia
Seminar/Program Level: Basic
Recommended Continuing Education Credit: 1
This seminar will discuss Circular 230 and highlight the importance of diligence in tax practice, as well as other provisions in which diligence is an implicit requirement. Handling all aspects of clients’ federal tax matters with due diligence is integral to overall compliance with Circular 230. This seminar will also provide an overview of the Office of Professional Responsibility. By the end of this seminar, you will be able to:
- Explain the structure and organization of the Office of Professional Responsibility and its role in regulating tax practitioners though the enforcement of Treasury Circular 230;
- Describe Circular 230’s definition of who is a practitioner;
- Identify critical practice standards and your obligations to your clients and the IRS;
- Cite to key requirements of Circular 230, including due diligence; competence, and establishment of procedures to ensure compliance; and
- Demonstrate best practices regarding recordkeeping and data security.
No prerequisites or advanced preparation are required for this seminar.
Price: $29.00
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