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It's essential that Circular 230 practitioners recognize and avoid conflicts of interest, as well as when to step away from clients who experience them. Course participants learn more about conflict of interest rules, Karen Hawkins conflicts, disclosures, and other important issues, as well as helpful resources for future use. This course will cover the following topics:
- Circ 230 - Conflicts.
- Couples Conflicts.
- Partners – Business Assoc Conflicts.
- Preparer Client Conflicts.
- Bring an Attorney in? Kovel.
- Conflict Forms.
- Disclosures.
Prerequisites
No advanced preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Learning Objective
- Identify Circ 230 - Conflicts.
- Discover Couples Conflicts.
- Explore Partners – Business Assoc Conflicts.
- Recognize and preparer Client Conflicts.
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
- Introduction to Conflicts of Interests 1:44
- Circular 230 Conflicting Interests 13:59
- Couples Conflict 10:25
- Sanctions to Avoid 14:23
- Partners Business Associate Conflicts 14:26
- Stop the Engagement and When to Communicate with IRS 15:31
- Preparer Client Conflicts 14:11
- Kovel Engagements and Disclosures 12:28
- More about Disclosures 7:22
- Summary 1:08
CONTINUOUS PLAY
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
- Slides: IRS Representation Series - Conflicts of Interest PDF
- IRS Representation Series - Conflicts of Interest Glossary/ Index PDF
- Conflicts of Interest Resources PDF
- Conflict of interest Spouse or Partner Form PDF
- Conflict of Interest Explanation to Divorced Clients Form PDF
- Disclosure and Waiver of Potential Related-Party Conflict of Interest PDF
- Conflict of Interest Waiver Form PDF
- Simple Business Waiver - Conflict Consent Form PDF
- Installment Agreement Consent Form PDF
- Preparer Conflict - 1099 waiver Form PDF
- Sec 7216 Disclosure Consent to Allow Tax Planning Form PDF
- Contact Information Sheet with Taxing Authorities PDF
REVIEW AND TEST
- REVIEW QUESTIONS quiz
- FINAL EXAM exam
IRS Representation Series - Conflicts of Interest
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