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IRS Audit Process
Author: CCH Editorial Staff

Description:

This course was prepared to provide a description of the current state of the audit program, the audit and appeals process; and the general direction of the program in the future.

IRS Audit Process reviews the basics of the IRS's audit program. It covers the purpose of the audit, the administrative process and the various forums available to litigate disputes. Topics covered include:

  • IRS's Broad Powers to Audit

  • Examinations

  • New Audit Priorities

  • Fast Track Mediation Program

  • Fast Track Settlement Programs

  • Payment of Assessment After Audit, Appeals to the Courts

  • Collections

  • Course Details:
    Price:  $50.00
    Field of Study:  Taxes
    Prerequisites:  None
    Level:  Overview
    Advanced Preparation:  None
    CTEC course number:  1075-CE-2351
    Course was last updated on:  10/16/03
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    Library:
    Learning Center Core

    Technical Requirements:
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    Credit Available For: Units
    CPE 3.0 CPE
    QAS 3.0 CPE
    CFP® (Accepted by the CFP Board) 3.0 CPE
    Enrolled Agent (Accepted by the IRS) 3.0 CPE
    CTEC Federal 3.0 CE

    Note: Recommended CPE credit is based on a 50-minute hour. Participants earning credits for states that require self-study to be based on a 100-minute hour will receive half the recommended CPE credits for successful completion of this course.

    Since Continuing Professional Education requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change without notice, please contact your state board of accountancy for information on your CPE requirements and the applicability of this course to meet those specifications.

    CCH has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer courses that provide federal and state credit towards the annual "continuing education" requirement imposed by the State of California. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, toll-free by phone at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org.

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