This CPE course provides a concise overview of the Internet services offered by the Internal Revenue Service or IRS, the tax agency of the United States federal government. Discover scores of little-known but highly valuable IRS resources including electronic wizards, mobile apps, online payment systems, calculators and estimators, tax calendars, advocacy services, whistle-blower awards, social media, privacy guides, job opportunities, e-books, newsletters and much more. You’ll walk away with a whole new appreciation for the IRS and a huge treasure trove of digital tools that can sharpen and accelerate your tax workflow.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• When viewing the IRS website, practitioners will be able to identify at least 12 sections of the IRS online platform and what information and guidance is provided in each.
• When examining IRS forms, practitioners will be able to list at least 3 categories of IRS publications and documents.
• When navigating the IRS website, practitioners will be able to point out at least 5 online calculators that provide answers to tax questions.
• When searching the IRS website, practitioners will be able to utilize at least 12 tax centers that aggregate tax information on specific industries and professions.
• When looking for IRS guidance, practitioners will be able to use at least 5 multi-media portals that provide information in video, audio, and webinar formats.

Topics Covered:

• IRS history and quick facts
• IRS.gov user interface tour
• Under-the-radar IRS content
• Forms and publications
• Electronic filing
• Online tools
• Payment systems
• Refund tracking
• Tax settlement programs
• Online estimators and calculator
• Low-income and elderly assistance services
• Identity protection and tax fraud alerts
• Professional development and accreditation
• Tax statistics

Who Will Benefit/Target Audience:

Practitioners who want to increase their awareness of IRS online services and how these tools can be used to gain competitive advantage in providing tax services.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Participants should have a basic understanding of Internet technology, online navigation, and digital productivity services.