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Anatomy of a Civil Tax Controversy 2 Credits

Feb 26, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

Anatomy of a Civil Tax Controversy 2 Credits

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Feb 26, 2025, 10:00 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To gain a deep understanding of the audit process, from initiation to conclusion.
  • To identify the red flags and challenges associated with eggshell audits.
  • To discuss the importance of attorney-client privilege in tax cases.
  • To explain when the involvement of a Kovel accountant is necessary.
  • To analyze the IRS Appeals, process effectively for the benefit of your clients.

Course Overview

Unlock the secrets of navigating the intricate audit process in our upcoming Continuing Professional Education webinar. Audits can strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned professionals, but with the right knowledge, you can turn that anxiety into confidence. Join us as we explore the audit process from start to finish and delve into the intriguing world of eggshell audits, those that begin innocently but might unveil significant criminal tax issues.

Our expert presenter Michael DeBlis will shed light on the crucial steps involved in audits, offering insights and strategies to guide your clients through potential storms. Discover the nuances of maintaining attorney-client privilege in the complex realm of taxation, and why it's essential to engage a Kovel accountant when criminal tax matters are on the horizon. We'll also take a brief detour into IRS Appeals, providing you with valuable knowledge to navigate this critical phase effectively.

Key Topics:

  • Understanding the Audit Process
  • Red Flags in Eggshell Audits
  • Attorney-client privilege in Tax Cases
  • Role of Kovel Accountants in Criminal Tax Matters
  • Effectively Navigating IRS Appeals

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise in tax audits and provide your clients with the guidance they need in challenging situations. Join us for this IRS Audit webinar that will help you master the audit process and protect your client's interests.

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License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01707-23-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01707-23-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1361) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01707-23-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01707-23-S) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01707-23-S) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01707-23-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01707-23-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1361) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01707-23-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01707-23-O) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01707-23-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Michael DeBlis

Michael DeBlis

Partner, DeBlis Law

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Michael is a trial lawyer. He graduated Cum Laude from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Summa Cum Laude from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law with his Masters of Law in Taxation. Michael is known for his charismatic personality and his unyielding dedication to his clients.

Michael spent the first five years of his legal career as a public defender in the NJ Office of the Public Defender cutting his teeth on some of the most serious felony cases to pass through the state courts of New Jersey. He then joined his father's law practice, DeBlis Law, expanding the practice into civil tax controversies and international tax compliance.

As a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College, Michael has trained under some of the best-known criminal defense attorneys in the country. That experience has taught him that justice for a person accused of a crime is only won through a full understanding of the client and the case.

To that end, Michael attempts to understand each client’s case as a convincing narrative, not just as a set of innocuous facts and arcane legal rules. 

When he's not in the courtroom, you can find Michael on stage. He is a professionally-trained actor who has performed in off-Broadway productions and on-stage at Shakespeare in the Park. Michael's passionate about helping trial lawyers harness the power of persuasion and positive communication in the courtroom in order to connect to the jury on a human level.

Michael's training as an actor allows him to combine a unique blend of left-brain thinking with right brain artistry to make even the most dull and abstract areas of the law come to life. 

Michael is a prolific writer and a passionate blogger. He has written articles that have been featured in leading tax journals and "Law 360." 

Michael is a living example of the tremendous power that comes from combining passion, preparation, persuasion, and positive communication in the courtroom. His courage and relentless work ethic have earned him a reputation as a zealous advocate and one of New Jersey’s rising stars of the legal profession.

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Michael Boyle, AFSP

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Very detailed course – serves as an excellent step-by-step reference through the tax audit process. For tax professionals – the overview of the IRS Appeals process is very valuable to explain the process to clients. The course wraps-up with a description of IRS collection methods.

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Beth Hall, CPA (US)

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Absolutely great information. A lot of information for the time frame but enough to get started.

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