Behind the Curtain: Exploring IRS Audit Technique Guides

Overview

Have you ever considered a tax audit from the perspective of an IRS examiner? This session explains how you can use IRS Audit Technique Guides (ATGs) to enhance tax compliance. You will obtain a glimpse of the audit process from the viewpoint of an IRS agent as we explore insights that the IRS provides to its own examiners.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Overview of ATGs
• Best practices for utilizing ATGs
• Salient provisions of selected ATGs
• Insights auditors may obtain from analytical procedures
• Nuances associated with selected industries

Prerequisites

Basic taxation knowledge

Designed For

CPAs in public practice or members in industry who desire clarity regarding IRS audits of tax returns.

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Identify guidance that IRS auditors use when examining tax returns
• Distinguish industry-specific nuances for an auditor’s perspective
• Apply IRS guidance when preparing income tax returns

Preparation

None