[TaxMama Recommendation - you will find THE best, in-depth training for taxpayer representation at NTPI. And if you want a quick, in-person, EA Exam Review course - take this one. Enjoy the NAEA conference! ]

Taxpayer Representation, Tax Prep/Practice Management, SEE Review — all at the 2011 NAEA National Conference!

NAEA earned its reputation for educational excellence with the National Tax Practice Institute ™ (NTPI®), the country’s only annual educational event designed specifically for Circular 230 practitioners seeking to specialize in representation of clients before the IRS. In 2010, NAEA expanded the event to include two additional tracks featuring a robust Tax Preparation/Practice Management track, including a day to “Build Your Business” with essential information that will recharge your career and an intensive Special Enrollment Exam (SEE) Review track for experienced tax preparers who have decided the time is right to become an EA!

Courtesy of IRS

The Examination Process for Employment Tax Returns

The June 22 IRS Live broadcast will cover the employment tax examination process, taxpayer rights, settlement agreements and payment options.

ewers will learn from IRS and industry experts what to expect from an employment tax examination including information about:

• Examination process
• Statute of limitations
• Examination results
• Taxpayer and appeal rights
• Settlement agreements and payment options



Small Business Advantage: Put Our Knowledge to Work for You

Register now for the May 18th free webinar,   

• Learn about the new IRS brand for small business resources
• Discover multiple resources to help small businesses thrive
• What are the benefits of using Small Business Advantage?
• Find out about opportunities available now for small businesses

Watch videos of prior seminars – no CPE provided

http://www.irsvideos.gov/

This time of year, everyone has lots of questions about the IRS Special Enrollment Examination. 

That’s why I hold a session – and record it – to explain the most important aspects of the Exam, and what you need to know if you’re going to be studying to become an Enrolled Agent.  

If you missed the session on April 20^th, you can  watch and listen to the replay right here.

Or you can download the  MP3 file.

Or you can listen to the session right here:

You’ll also find LOTS more information at the main site – at IRSEXAMS.COM 

There is information about the Enrolled Agent (EA) Live Class TaxMama teaches.

You will also find the Course Schedule on that page.

There is information about the Enrolled Agent (EA) Self-Study Course TaxMama teaches.

There is information about the materials used in and provided with the class.

There is information about the course prices.

There is information about the Enrolled Agent (EA) exam itself.

If you’re not really sure what an Enrolled Agent is, there’s information about that. 

We even show you what students have said about the class!

And if I haven’t answered everything, well, there are FAQs for you.

Phone Forums – Employee Plans
 
Free phone forums featuring IRS employees discussing retirement plan topics.

Funding Standards and Relief for Single and Multiemployer Plans -
April 28, 2011  -  2:00 p.m. EST
Funding standards applicable to single and multiemployer pension plans will be discussed in an hour-long update presented by Adrien LaBombarde and Tonya B. Manning, actuaries in Employee Plans Rulings & Agreement – Technical. The presentation will focus on the rules under the Pension Protection Act, funding relief and relevant agency guidance, and key practical issues. If you have a specific issue that you would like the speakers to address, please let us know via email at ep.phoneforum@irs.gov on or before April 22, 2011.

Conference Access Code   135482 

Register at https://www.attevent.com/rsvpreg.asp?PPass=135482
You will be assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that must be used to join the conference.
If you have never registered with AT&T phone forum, you will need to click on “create a profile” first.

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service’s next IRS Live webinar, “Requirements for Federal Tax Return Preparers” is Wednesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time.

The program will include current information on early program accomplishments, Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) guidelines, plans for upcoming competency testing and continuing education, background checks and electronic filing requirements.

Will you be able to identify the tax issues and provisions that may impact your clients’ tax returns? Make sure you understand all the key tax changes effective in 2010 by attending this highly-rated Federal Tax Update webcast series from CPE Link.

Delivered in four 4-hour sessions, this highly entertaining program will be team taught by practicing CPA Vern Hoven and EA William Roos. Participants get comprehensive 100+ page downloadable manual plus access to the recording of the webcast for 3 months following the live presentation.

Register for the full program and save with the 16-Hour Deal!

The Virtual Abundance and Wealth Expo starts today – get private Webcast access to the world’s top thought leaders on the topic of how to achieve unlimited WEALTH .

Over the next 6 days more than 20 of the world’s leading experts will present over 40 hours of life changing content on creating wealth in your life. Best of all – you don’t have to travel to attend.

Speakers such as Richard Branson, The Dalai Lama and of course, your very own Taxmama will be sharing their knowledge and experiences. You can learn more about and sign up for the Virtual Wealth Expo today.