July 20, 2021
The 2021 Virtual IRS Nationwide Tax Forum begins today and lasts through August 19 with a series of 30 live-streamed webinars, access to the Virtual Expo, and a chance to participate in Virtual Focus Groups, a special feature this year.
Seminar Agenda The keynote address will be given by Commissioner Chuck Rettig. There will be plenary sessions of tax law and publications updates, and sessions on topics including the new advance child tax credit, virtual currencies, the gig economy, tax professional ethics, and advanced cybersecurity. Course details are available on the 2021 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum website..
Virtual Expo
Registrants can visit with exhibitors representing leaders in the tax and business services industry, leading IRS national association partners, and key IRS offices and initiatives in the Nationwide Tax Forum’s Virtual Expo. Highlights include:
The IRS's new multilingual engagement and services booth
The latest tax products and software
The IRS Zone and engagement with representatives from IRS program offices
Bonus Q&A sessions in the Speaker's Corner
Live webinars from many sponsors
Live Virtual Expo hours are every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m., with 24 hour a day access through August 20 for registrants.
Focus Groups
Select attendees can share their experiences and discuss ideas directly with the IRS in Virtual Focus Groups arranged around these topics:
• Improving the Taxpayer Experience • Designing a Business Taxpayers Online Account & Envisioning a Form 1099 Filing Platform • Changes in Partnership Environment & Where’s Form 944? • Improving the Offer in Compromise (OIC) Experience & Gig Economy Worker Tax Compliance • Passport Program & Virtual Currency Tax Compliance • Interest Abatement Feedback & Civil Penalties and Reasonable Cause Relief • Due Diligence Documentation Requirements for EITC, CTC, AOTC, and HOH • Correspondence and Form Improvement • Multilingual Resources
Continuing Education
Tax professionals (enrolled agents, certified public accountants, Annual Filing Season Program participants, California Tax Education Council (CTEC) participants and Certified Financial Planners (CFP) who registered at least 7 days in advance can participate in all the live webinars and earn up to 28 hours of continuing education credits. See the CE and CFP Certification page for more information.
Resources:
IRS Video: 2021 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum
Visit www.irstaxforum.com.
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