Date: June 25th, 2026

Time: 2pm ET | 1pm CT | 12pm MT | 11am PT

Duration: 120 minutes

Description:

Every tax season, practitioners face high stakes when preparing accurate tax returns. But are you truly confident that your due diligence process can withstand an IRS audit?

Circular 230 Section 10.22 establishes strict expectations for tax professionals, mandating accuracy and compliance across every aspect of tax preparation—from gathering client data to making written or oral representations to clients and the IRS.

In this comprehensive CPE webinar, participants will:

• Master Form 8867: Dive deep into the Paid Preparer’s Due Diligence Checklist and understand how to properly complete it for each client

• Navigate Credit Requirements: Learn the specific due diligence requirements for critical credits including the Earned Income Credit (EIC), Child Tax Credit (CTC), American Opportunity Credit, and Other Dependent Credit

• Avoid Costly Penalties: Discover how to prevent penalties that can reach $635 per failure—penalties that can quickly accumulate into thousands of dollars across your client base

• Handle IRS Scrutiny: Develop effective strategies for responding to IRS inquiries, examination letters, and compliance notices that question your due diligence efforts

This session goes beyond surface-level compliance to explore the nuanced requirements that separate prepared practitioners from those facing IRS penalties. You’ll gain practical, actionable knowledge to strengthen your due diligence documentation, protect your practice reputation, and ensure every return you prepare meets IRS standards.

Whether you’re a seasoned tax professional or new to paid preparation, this webinar will equip you with the tools to confidently navigate IRS scrutiny and maintain the highest standards of tax compliance.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Circular 230 Due Diligence Requirements: Examine the key due diligence obligations under Circular 230 Section 10.22 and what they require of tax professionals in practice.
• Master Form 8867: Learn the purpose of the Paid Preparer’s Due Diligence Checklist, when to use it, and how to complete each section accurately for eligible credits.
• Identify Penalty-Triggering Errors: Analyze the most common mistakes tax preparers make that lead to IRS penalties, including inadequate documentation, missing checklist items, and failure to meet specific credit requirements.
• Respond Strategically to IRS Letters: Gain practical guidance on effectively handling IRS examination letters, inquiry notices, and compliance requests with professional, thorough responses.
• Build Compliance Record Systems: Explore proven strategies for maintaining organized, defensible compliance records that demonstrate due diligence and protect your practice during IRS reviews

Topics Covered:

• Circular 230 Compliance Standards.
• Form 8867 Checklist Requirements.
• Managing IRS Correspondence.
• Avoiding Preparer Penalties.
• Due Diligence Best Practices

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

Robert Nordlander | CFE, CPA (US)

Robert Nordlander is a former IRS special agent who spent over 20 years with IRS-Criminal Investigation leading investigations into federal tax and money laundering violations both in the United States and internationally. As a sworn law enforcement officer, he conducted arrests, search warrants, surveillance, and undercover operations on large multi-million cases. He is also the host of the Fraud Fighter Podcast.

He has an MBA degree from UNC-Greensboro, CPA license, and CFE credential.

His expertise is forensic accounting, tax resolution, criminal tax investigations, and white-collar expert witness testimony.