This updated and fast-paced (yet comprehensive) course reviews the IRC and IRM authority for approval of First Time Penalty Abatement (FTA) as well as additional guidance issued by the Internal Revenue Service. We will show you how to request FTA, illustrating the process with scripts and examples.

Learning Objectives:

• Determine how to identify taxpayers that qualify for FTA


• Evaluate how the IRS is applying the rules to taxpayers 


• Define best practices to advocate for FTA for your clients

NASBA Approved

CPAacademy.org (Sponsor Id#: 111889) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional 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.

CPAacademy.org 1685 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite #205, Denver, CO 80222

EA Approved

CPAacademy.org (Sponsor Id#: HURS9) has entered into an agreement with the Internal Revenue Service, to meet the requirements of 31 Code of Federal Regulations, section 10.6(g), covering maintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, and length of class hours. This agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the IRS as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the enrolled individual. Credit earned by attendees with a PTIN will be reported directly to the IRS as required of all providers. To ensure your CPE hours are reported, update your profile in My Account to include your PTIN number. Please note: IRS CE is only mandatory for EAs and ERPAs. For all other tax return preparers, CE is voluntary.

CPAacademy.org 1685 S. Colorado Blvd, Suite #205, Denver, CO 80222