Decoding IRS Notices: What They Mean and What to Do Next
From: $179.00
Date: April 22nd , 2026
Time: 2pmET | 1pm CT | 12pm MT | 11am PT
Duration: 120 Minutes
Description:
Most taxpayers file on time and pay what they owe but when they don’t, the IRS doesn’t wait long. A single missed payment triggers a structured collection process that can escalate quickly, leading to liens on property, wage garnishments, and asset seizures. The good news? Every one of those outcomes is avoidable if you know how to respond and when.
With IRS enforcement activity ramping up, more individuals and small businesses are turning to tax professionals for help. Understanding the IRS collection process isn’t just useful it’s essential to serving your clients effectively.
In this IRS-approved CE webinar, attendees will examine actual IRS Collection, Audit, and Appeal letters (redacted for demonstration), learning to recognize the agency’s internal coding language and respond with confidence.
Decode IRS abbreviations embedded in common Collection letters
Identify the sequence and purpose of each Collection letter in the IRS process
Determine which IRS unit issues each type of letter and why.
Apply Collection letter knowledge to a client’s specific case.
Trace the full lifecycle of a tax debt from initial assessment through Levy, Installment Agreement, or Appeals.
Credits and Other information:
Recommended CPE credit – 2.0
Recommended field of study – Taxes
Session Prerequisites and preparation: None
Session learning level: Basic
Location: Virtual/Online
Delivery method: Group Internet Based
Attendance Requirement: Yes
Session Duration: 120 Minutes
Who Will Benefit:
CPA
Enrolled Agents (EAs)
Tax Professionals
Attorneys
Other Tax Preparers
Finance professionals
Financial planners
About Our Speaker
Jason Dinesen , EA
Jason is the founder of Dinesen Tax & Accounting, P.C., a public accounting firm based in Indianola, Iowa, which he operated from 2009 until closing it in June 2025. He holds credentials as both an Enrolled Agent (EA) and a Licensed Public Accountant (LPA). Over his career, he has educated more than 200,000 accounting, tax, and HR professionals on topics ranging from Form 1099 and individual taxation to payroll, corporate tax, and professional ethics.
