Surgent's General Ethics for Tax Practitioners

May 1st, 2026 - April 30th, 2027 @ -

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Credits

2

Description

This two-hour course covers most of the specific ethical considerations that come into play as a practitioner in the eyes of the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS intends to revise Circular 230, the core of this course. Stay tuned.

Objectives

  • Identify the Office of Professional Responsibility
  • Distinguish between ethical responsibilities owed to the Service and the client
  • State the limitations on contingent fee arrangements
  • Discuss the areas of conflict of interest and solicitation that attend practice before the Service
  • Appreciate the possible sources of, and sanctions for, unethical conduct with the IRS
  • Recognize the public disclosure of unethical conduct by a tax practitioner before the IRS

Leader Bios

Major Subjects

  • Who is a tax practitioner?
  • What responsibilities does the Office of Professional Responsibility regulate?
  • What limitations does the IRS place on fee arrangements?
  • What duties does the practitioner have with respect to client records?
  • What limitations apply with respect to a written tax opinion?
  • What sanctions may be applied for violations of Service-imposed standards of conduct?
  • NEW: The IRS Office of Professional Responsibility clarifies role of In-House Professionals under Circular 230

Prerequisites

None