Fraudulent Tax Returns…

Fraudulent Tax Returns and the Tax Return Identity Verification Process

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 |  1pm – 2pm Eastern | via Live Webinar

1 Hour for EAs and CPAs!

Not may practitioners have had to deal with fraudulent tax returns being filed on behalf of their clients. However, ID Theft with tax returns is on the rise. The IRS knows this and is working diligently to stay one step ahead of the fraudsters. This program will explain what to do if your client has had a fraudulent tax return filed on their behalf. It will explain how to file your client’s correct return with IRS Form 14039 – ID Theft Affidavit. It will discuss what to do if an erroneous refund has been issued to your client or to the person who filed a fraudulent return. You will also learn what IRS Forms 4883C and 5071C are and how to conduct a tax return Identity Verification for your client. The program includes sample forms so practitioners can learn how to help their clients who have had a fraudulent return filed for them.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the process to file a return for an ID Theft Victim

  • Describe IRS Form 14039 – ID Theft Affidavit

  • What to do if an erroneous refund is issued

  • Describe IRS Form 4883C and IRS Form 5071C and their differences

  • Understand the ID Verification Process for a tax return

  • Understand the ID PIN Application and how it can be used to prevent a fraudulent return

Due to the in-depth nature of this workshop, attendance is limited to 150 registrations, so all attendee questions can be answered.

EDUCATION INFORMATION

Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Field of Study: Taxation
CPE: 1 hour
IRS CE: 1 hour

Green & Sklarz, LLC is the sponsoring organization for Tax Rep LLC’s CPE programming. Green & Sklarz, LLC is registered with the National Association of the State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website www.nasbaregistry.org. Green & Sklarz, LLC’s NASBA sponsor number is 132892.

Program Number: 15UFN-T-00364-24-O
Title: Fraudulent Tax Returns and the Tax Return Identity Verification Process

Cancellation Policy: If you find you cannot make the program after registering, please contact our office by email (team@taxrepllc.com) and let us know you will be unable to make the program.

Concerns or Complaints: If you have suggestions or concerns about anything in the program or the materials, please direct them to team@taxrepllc.com.

CPE Credits & Field of Study: Recommended 1 CPE Credit Hour in the Field of Taxation.  In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour