Beyond October 15: Getting the December 15 International Extension Right
FREE TO THE INDUSTRY
October 15 is not always the end of the extension road.
Certain individual taxpayers abroad may qualify for additional time to file through December 15, but the rules are easy to misunderstand and Form 4868 can create processing problems when it does not clearly reflect the taxpayer’s filing situation.
This free one-hour program examines when the December 15 filing deadline may apply, what happens when Form 4868 Box 9 is not checked, and how practitioners can use a protective extension request to reduce the risk of a return being treated as late.
We will also discuss who may sign an extension request, when a Form 2848 may be useful, and the circumstances under which another duly authorized person may sign on the taxpayer’s behalf.
This program is open to all tax professionals, at no charge.
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*Self-Study recording available for IRS CE Credit only (NO CPE)
NASBA Field of Study: Taxes
IRS Program #: 7Q3WU-T-00991-26
CTEC Course #: 6248-CE-00347
Rita Ryan
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Esq., LLM
Rita Ryan is the Founder of RRITS and a seasoned Tax Attorney with more than 18 years of experience advising clients on cross-border personal/business taxation, international investment structuring, multi-jurisdictional estate planning, and U.S. tax compliance obligations arising from global activities and holdings. She is widely regarded for her ability to navigate complex international tax regimes and translate evolving regulatory requirements into practical, strategic guidance.
In addition to her client-facing work, Rita serves as a trusted advisor to fellow tax professionals, providing specialized support in identifying international reporting obligations, advising on complex filings, and reviewing workpapers and forms to ensure technical accuracy in an increasingly dynamic international compliance environment.
Prior to founding RRITS, Rita served as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Private Client Services at M+, where she focused on integrated tax, business, and wealth preservation planning for high-net-worth business owners and their families. Earlier in her career, she founded and led Wolf & Co.’s International Tax Services Practice, advising both individuals and entities on the tax planning and compliance aspects of international ownership structures. Rita began her legal career in private practice as an Associate Attorney at Vacovec, Mayotte & Singer, LLP, concentrating on international and domestic taxation, estate planning, and tax controversy matters.
Rita is also an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Tax Program at Boston University School of Law, where she co-founded and co-teaches the course Foreign Information Reporting and Withholding. In addition, she regularly teaches advanced international tax topics for Tax Practice Pros, LumiQ, and the National Association of Enrolled Agents, contributing to the education of practitioners nationwide.
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