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False Tax Returns: Why CPAs and Their Clients Go to Prison 2 Credits 2 Credits

Feb 28, 2024, 03:00 PM EDT

False Tax Returns: Why CPAs and Their Clients Go to Prison 2 Credits 2 Credits

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Learning Objectives

  • To discuss the role of the IRS in investigating false tax returns.
  • To explain the common statutes used for prosecuting false tax returns.
  • To analyze how preparers of false tax returns are discovered.
  • To inspect the common schemes by return preparers in preparing false tax returns.
  • To discuss the common defenses used by return preparers in shifting blame.
  • To identify the steps an investigation takes from its inception to a trial.
  • To analyze how a federal judge evaluates the criminal sentencing of a bad return preparer.
  • To explain the best practices for return preparers if a false tax return is suspected.
  • To review case studies of return preparers that were sent to prison.

Course Overview

It is a crime to knowingly prepare a false tax return.

Many return preparers are not aware of the severity of civil and criminal penalties for a false tax return. Not only can a CPA lose the ability to represent their client to the IRS, but the CPA can lose their CPA license and potentially go to prison. Every tax year, the IRS publishes various stories about how the return preparers and their clients go to prison for willfully submitting false tax returns.

This CPE course will discuss the ways that the IRS investigates bad return preparers.

You will also understand the difference between simple mistakes versus criminal acts. The course also helps return preparers know what to do if they are being investigated for a false tax return, including if their client is under criminal investigation.

Following are the major questions that are answered in this CE Tax Course:

  • How does the IRS catch bad return preparers?
  • The difference between simple mistakes and criminal acts?
  • What to do if your client is being investigated for tax crimes?
  • How to protect yourself if you are accused of preparing false tax returns?

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

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-01909-24-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01909-24-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-01107) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 2 CPD Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01909-24-S) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 2 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01909-24-S) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01909-24-S) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 2 CE 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-01909-24-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01909-24-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-01107) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 2 CPD Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01909-24-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 2 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01909-24-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01909-24-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 2 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: GEHNZ) has entered into an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, to meet the requirements of 31 Code of Federal Regulations, section 10.6(g), covering maintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, and length of class hours. This agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the IRS as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the enrolled individual. Credit earned by attendees with a PTIN will be reported directly to the IRS as required of all providers. To ensure your CPE hours are reported, update your profile in My Account to include your PTIN number. Please note: IRS CE is only mandatory for EAs and ERPAs. For all other tax return preparers, CE is voluntary.

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MY-CPE LLC, in accordance with the standards set forth in Circular 230 section 10.6, grants Continuing Education (CE) credits based on a 50-minute hour. MY-CPE LLC is approved by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) (Provider Number – 6273) to offer continuing education courses that count towards the annual continuing education requirement for CTEC Registered Tax Preparers. Additional information regarding registration as a tax preparer can be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, toll-free at (877) 850-2832, or by visiting www.ctec.org.

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About Instructor

Robert Nordlander

Robert Nordlander | CFE, CPA (US)

Owner, Nordlander CPA, PLLC

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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 currently the principal owner of Nordlander CPA, PLLC, a boutique forensic accounting and tax resolution firm in North Carolina.  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

On Demand FAQs

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How do I earn CPE credits through self-study?

To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses accepted by NASBA and other professional organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with self-study courses?

To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations for compliance and reporting purposes.

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars accepted by NASBA and other Professional Organizations?

MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are accepted for compliance and reporting purposes with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM (for PDCs), Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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William Barnett, EA

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I am a former IRS Rev. Agent. My experience is that there is much more in the False Return field than the IRS knows about.

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Great practical knowledge communicated in an easy-to-understand manner. Thank you very much.

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