IR-2017-118, July 7, 2017 WASHINGTON — The IRS announced today that tax professionals interested in attending the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in Dallas can save $115 by registering by July 11. Enrolled agents, certified public accountants, certified financial planners, Annual Filing Season Program participants and other tax professionals can register at the standard rate of $255 through July 11, but attendees registering after that date or on-site will pay $370. The Dallas IRS Nationwide Tax Forum will take place July 25 to 27. Seminars and Workshops Tax professionals attending a 2017 tax forum can earn up to 18 continuing professional education credits. They will get the latest information on federal and state tax issues presented by experts from the IRS and partner organizations in a wide variety of seminars and workshops. Seminar topics include identity theft prevention and other tax professional security issues, as well as IRS Future State efforts that include new digital services available. Case Resolution Program The Nationwide Tax Forums offer tax professionals with unresolved client cases the opportunity to meet face-to-face with IRS representatives in the Case Resolution Program. Since 2011, case resolution staff has worked nearly 4,500 cases with a resolution rate of more than 97 percent. A forum attendee must bring a valid power of attorney for any case he or she wishes to work with the IRS. Tax businesses should bring only one client case per forum to the Case Resolution Program. Exhibit Hall The forums also feature a two-day expo with tax and financial businesses offering products, services and expertise designed with the tax professional in mind. In a survey of 2016 attendees, the forums received an overall 97 percent satisfaction rate. Presentations from the 2016 Tax Forums are available on IRS.gov. 2017 Tax Forum Locations and Dates For more information or to register online for one of the 2017 Tax Forums, visit www.irstaxforum.com. Follow the IRS on Social Media Subscribe to IRS Newswire
