L1.08.24 Overview of Collection Alternatives
Course Description
This course provides an overview of how to get a taxpayer into filing compliance when he or she has failed to file all required federal tax returns. In addition, participants will learn about the authority of the IRS to prepare substitute for return assessments and how those assessments impact non-filers.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic requirements for various types of collections alternatives, including, but not limited to, installment agreements, offers in compromise, currently non-collectible status, spousal defenses, and bankruptcy.
- Explain how filing and/or payment compliance factors into each collection option.
Presenters
Geoffrey Plourde, EA, JD, CPA
Geoff is an enrolled agent, attorney, and certified public accountant who specializes in resolving complex tax issues. He is an active member of the California Society of Enrolled Agents (currently state director and state education committee vice chair) and the National Association of Enrolled Agents. He was named a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute in 2015 after completing a rigorous program of advanced study in tax problem resolution. He has an MST from Golden Gate University, a JD from Southwestern Law School, and an MBA from the University of Southern California.
Geoff is an enrolled agent, attorney, and certified public accountant who specializes in resolving complex tax issues. He is an active member of the California Society of Enrolled Agents (currently state director and state education committee vice chair) and the National Association of Enrolled Agents. He was named a Fellow of the National Tax Practice Institute in 2015 after completing a rigorous program of advanced study in tax problem resolution. He has an MST from Golden Gate University, a JD from Southwestern Law School, and an MBA from the University of Southern California.
Continuing Education
This course qualifies for IRS and CTEC Continuing Education Hours. NAEA reports IRS CE on a monthly basis. If you have not received your CE Hours in your IRS PTIN Account by the end of the month after receiving the certificate, please contact NAEA at
education@naea.org. IRS Requirements for live webinars require at least 50 minutes per hour of attendance and answering 3 out of the 4 polling questions. For on-demand, you must watch the full video, answer the knowledge check, and pass the assessment with a score of 70% or above. No partial CE is offered.
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