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Professional Responsibility Obligations: OPR and Circular 230 1 Credit

Jan 03, 2025, 11:30 AM ET

Professional Responsibility Obligations: OPR and Circular 230 1 Credit

Essential Guidelines for Practicing Before the IRS

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    Regulatory Ethics

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Jan 03, 2025, 11:30 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • Know where to look for ethical tax guidance.
  • Determine which parts of Circular 230 apply to your practice.
  • Discuss how to utilize due diligence in tax practice properly.
  • Limit your professional liability with the use of ethical procedures.

Course Overview

In today's complex tax environment, understanding your obligations as a practitioner is crucial to maintaining your reputation and your client's trust. 

This webinar will examine the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility and Circular 230. We will explore how the IRS enforces Circular 230 and relevant code provisions that affect the tax practitioner's ability to represent clients before the IRS. We will look at common Circular 230 violations and how they apply to practitioners.

As we delve into this course, we must recognize common violations that can occur in practice. Discussing these violations and their consequences will highlight the importance of diligence and accuracy in preparing tax returns and advising clients. Furthermore, we will analyze best practices that can help you mitigate risks, ensure compliance, and foster a secure environment for client data.

Key topics covered:

  • Professional Responsibility Standards
  • Common Violations and Consequences
  • Best Practices for Compliance
  • Data Security Protocols

Join this CE Course by Nicholas Preusch, you will have a better understanding of the legal landscape and the strategies necessary to enhance your professional practice while avoiding disciplinary actions.

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Course Level

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About Instructor

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Nicholas Preusch , CPA (US)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Nicholas Preusch

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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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