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Fast Track Mediation and Settlement: New IRS Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Fast Track Mediation Collection (FTMC), Fast Track Settlement (FTS), Post-Appeals Mediation (PAM), and Rapid Appeals Process (RAP)

Note: CLE credit is not offered on this program

A live 110-minute CPE webinar with interactive Q&A

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Wednesday, October 30, 2024

1:00pm-2:50pm EDT, 10:00am-11:50am PDT

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This webinar will provide tax professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the available IRS alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques. Our astute panel of tax controversy experts will offer procedural and strategic insights into resolving disputes with the IRS efficiently and effectively through the use of ADR.

Description

IRS' ADR programs are underutilized despite providing cost and time-saving means to resolve tax issues. Mediation is voluntary and, as the IRS explains, "can help taxpayers resolve tax issues early and efficiently." At the same time, certain disputes are ideal for ADR and cases must meet established criteria. Tax advisers and practitioners must understand the ADR process to garner its benefits.

Listen as our panel of federal tax resolution veterans explains IRS ADR methods, including fast track mediation - collection (FTMC), fast track settlement (FTS), post-appeals mediation (PAM), and rapid appeals process (RAP).

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Outline

  1. Introduction
    1. Definition of ADR
    2. Purpose of the seminar
  2. Understanding ADR within the context of IRS appeals and litigation
    1. Background on IRS appeals
    2. Background on IRS litigation
  3. General terms and concepts in IRS appeals
    1. Appeals coordinated issues
    2. Settlement authority
    3. Ex-parte communications
  4. Tax dispute types for which ADR should be considered
    1. Examination appeals
    2. Collection appeals
    3. Innocent spouse relief appeals
    4. Offer in compromise appeals
    5. Penalty assessments
  5. ADR options
    1. FTMC
    2. FTS
    3. PAM
    4. RAP
  6. Best practices in IRS ADR
    1. Preparation for ADR sessions
    2. Effective communication with the IRS
    3. Navigating ADR appeals options
    4. Ethical considerations

Benefits

The panel will cover these and other critical issues:

  • Tax dispute types for which ADR should be considered
  • Options within ADR including FTM and FTS
  • Preparing for ADR sessions
  • Effectively communicating with the IRS

Faculty

Dyer, Marcus
Marcus E. Dyer, CPA, JD
Principal, Team Leader of Tax Controversy
Withum Smith+Brown

Mr. Dyer manages and reviews all aspects of federal and state tax compliance for C-corporation, S corporation and...  |  Read More

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