Ethical issues for tax practitioners typically arise from a conflict among the duties owed to the client, the system, and yourself. When conflicts arise, it is important to understand what standards will be used to judge your conduct.
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) at the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is responsible for all matters related to "tax practitioner" misconduct, discipline, and practice before the IRS. OPR’s vision, mission, strategic goals, and objectives support effective tax administration by ensuring all tax practitioners, tax preparers, and other third parties in the tax system adhere to professional standards and follow the law. To report issues, concerns, or any problems that you may experience contact the OPR at Internal Revenue Service.
Circular 230 is where tax practitioners have their main source of ethics. Often practitioners can inadvertently go astray of these rules. Currently, the IRS only requires practitioners who represent taxpayers before the IRS to follow Circular 230 due to the Loving case. It contains the regulations governing practice before the Internal Revenue Service. Practice before the IRS includes all matters connected with a presentation to the IRS relating to a taxpayer’s rights, privileges, or liabilities under laws or regulations administered by the IRS.
In this IRS-approved practical CPE/CE webinar on Ethics, you will learn the ins and outs of Circular 230 along with real-life examples of practitioners who violated Circular 230.
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Nicholas Preusch
Nicholas has worked with the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Agent and an Attorney with the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility. Nicholas has authored publications for the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy, AICPA’s Tax Advisor, NATP’s Tax Pro Journal, and CCH’s Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure. He also co-authored a textbook, Tax Preparer Penalties and Circular 230 Enforcement, published by Thomson Reuters. Nicholas has been recognized as the Top 5 Under 35 CPAs in Virginia, and is a member of the AICPA’s Tax Executive Committee. Nicholas is an adjunct professor at the University of Mary Washington. He is a graduate of Carthage College, University of Connecticut (M.S. in Accounting), Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D.), and Georgetown University (LLM in Taxation).
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MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478
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MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478
MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: 143597) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
MY-CPE LLC, 1600 Highway 6 south, suite 250, sugar land, TX, 77478
MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor ID# : 6273) has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer continuing education courses that count as credit towards the annual “continuing education” requirement imposed by the State of California for CTEC Registered Tax Preparers. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, toll-free by phone at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org.
JG
I felt that the key points were addressed. There was a few points that were glossed over, but it was understandable as they were rather straight forward. I do think there were a good amount of examples. The review, and final quiz were straight forward and didn't try and mislead me which I really like.
DR
I have taken AFSP Ethics courses dealing with Circular 230 for the past several years. This is the best course on this subject I have taken. The instructor knew the material, gave excellent examples based on his experience, and made it relevant to small tax preparers such as myself! Excellent course!
CH
This course was far more interesting than the typical ethics course re-hash of potential financial penalties per instance of impropriety. The instructor's examples from experience in the OPR added to my understanding of the topic.
JL
Getting a refresher on past learned information does not hurt, it actually helps you remember everything that a tax preparer should now when preparing taxes for customers, and provides up to date information that might change.
AS
I really like Nick Preusch as a speaker. He has many presentations on the myCPE platform. He presents well, is extremely knowledgeable, provides resources, and answers questions. Overall 100% on all levels. Thank you!
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