Speaker:
Michael Singer, CPA | Michael J. Singer & Co., PC 

Gain insight into the purpose of Taxpayer Advocate Service and how it helps to resolve tax issues with the IRS.

Speaker:
Representative, National Taxpayer Advocate | Internal Revenue Service

Discuss ongoing and upcoming Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) filing and payment initiatives. Plus, hear the most recent updates impacting audits, collections, and processing.

Speakers:
Kevin Denny, Employer Services | Illinois Department of Employment Security
Rosalind Harmon, Sales Tax Processing Division | Illinois Department of Revenue
Shannon Fangmeier, Collection Bureau | Illinois Department of Revenue
Robert Farthing, Business Processing Division | Illinois Department of Revenue
Karen Kelleher, Withholding Income Tax Section | Illinois Department of Revenue
Roger W. Koss, Audit Bureau | Illinois Department of Revenue
Maribeth Oliver, Taxpayer Assistance Division | Illinois Department of Revenue
Dann Voelz, Taxpayer Assistance Division | Illinois Department of Revenue
Bret Whitfield-Tate, Individual Processing Division Manager | Illinois Department of Revenue

Hear an overview of the Board of Appeals, including tips and tricks for navigating through the process. Determine the types of cases that are granted jurisdiction by the Board of Appeals, and those that are not, so you can better guide your clients.

Speaker:
Rebecca Kulekowskis, Chair of the Board of Appeals | Illinois Department of Revenue

Explore the latest Small Business/Self-Employed Field Exam initiatives. Hear how the IRS plans to transform the compliance organization and increase digitalization efforts to improve efficiency and the taxpayer experience.

Speakers:
Utopia Beasley, Supervisor of Field Exam, Midwest | Internal Revenue Service
Michael Singer, CPA | Michael J. Singer & Co., PC

Examine the IRS’ recent and future hiring plans. Hear about current collection field updates, installment agreements and revenue officer initiatives. Plus, get the latest on notices, enforcement actions and practitioners’ concerns.

Speakers:
Stan Green, CPA, Head of Tax Controversy Department | Larry J. Wolfe Ltd.
David Preston, Central Area Field Director | Internal Revenue Service

Learn the latest developments in collection and examination appeals, as well as strategies for navigating the appeals process.

Speakers:
Tom Deane | Internal Revenue Service
Ted Sinars, JD, Partner | Madden, Jiganti, Moore & Sinars LLP
Jon Sustarich, Supervisory Appeals Officer | Independent Office of Appeals, Collection Appeals,
Internal Revenue Service
Larry Wolfe, CPA, Principal | Larry J. Wolfe Ltd.

Hear about the recent cases and rulings which could affect your practice. Receive an explanation of each decision and citations to the source information to boost your knowledge.

Speaker:
Ted Sinars, JD, Partner | Madden, Jiganti, Moore & Sinars LLP