The Internal Revenue Service has announced plans to launch a dedicated Tax Professional Awareness Week beginning on October 19. The initiative is designed to help tax practitioners prepare for the upcoming filing season by offering a comprehensive series of webinars, instructional videos, and practical guidance tools.
Preparation Priorities and Curriculum
During the special awareness week, the federal agency will focus on several critical filing priorities intended to assist practitioners in navigating new rules and helping clients claim eligible benefits. The curriculum addresses complex areas of compliance, security, and modernization.
- Refundable tax credits and related due diligence requirements
- Identity theft prevention and cybersecurity best practices
- Payment modernization efforts and digital service integration
- Automatic Exemption from Penalty policies and specialized savings accounts
Training Resources and Featured Events
The awareness initiative includes specialized educational events and multimedia content to support practitioners throughout the filing cycle. A highlight of the schedule is a specialized webinar titled How Much Do You Know About Refundable Credits, which features subject matter experts from the agency.
Additionally, the agency will release instructional videos aimed at reducing common errors on filings. These materials provide guidance on accurately completing the Paid Preparer Due Diligence Checklist, avoiding frequent reporting mistakes on Schedule C forms, and effectively utilizing educational resources available on the official government portal.
Leadership Perspective
IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano emphasized the vital contribution of external practitioners in the tax system. In a public statement, he noted that independent professionals further the agency mission by educating taxpayers on legal compliance while simultaneously helping individuals access the full benefits to which they are entitled.
Practitioners are encouraged to visit the dedicated portal on IRS.gov to review registration details for the upcoming webinars and access the full suite of educational materials. The agency also confirmed that additional compliance tools and resources will continue to roll out on the website throughout the year.