There’s a Lid for Every Pot—What Every Tax Pro Should Know About ‘Simple’ Returns
This course explores some of the statutory and regulatory return preparation requirements to which a tax professional is subjected without respect to the perceived skill level necessary to complete a return. In addition, the course frames alternatives available to taxpayers with simpler returns (various free/low-cost tax return preparation options). Finally, it explores hazards to which supposedly simple returns expose a tax professional and reminds tax professionals of the value that even “simple” return preparation provides clients.
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*Self-Study recording not available for NASBA CPE credit.
IRS Program #: 7Q3WU-T-00719-25
Robert Kerr
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EA
Robert “Bob” Kerr brings extensive experience across the public sector, trade associations, and private sector in tax administration, tax policy, and public policy. During over a decade at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), he held key positions in both Washington, DC headquarters and the Chicago district office. While working in the Service’s artificial intelligence labs, Bob led two nationwide electronic filing pilot programs, coordinating across multiple functional areas. He also served on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, assisting Senator Grassley with IRS oversight on issues ranging from private debt collection to relocation expenses.
Bob’s experience with the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA) and H&R Block provides him with a deep perspective on the needs of tax professionals. He served as NAEA’s chief advocate for more than a decade, acted as primary spokesperson to tax and general media, founded its political action committee, and later served as head of office, championing the profession at every level.
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There’s a Lid for Every Pot—What Every Tax Pro Should Know About ‘Simple’ Returns
1 IRS CE/1 NASBA CPE*
This course explores some of the statutory and regulatory return preparation requirements to which a tax professional is subjected without respect to the perceived skill level necessary to complete a return. In addition, the course frames alternatives available to taxpayers with simpler returns (various free/low-cost tax return preparation options). Finally, it explores hazards to which supposedly simple returns expose a tax professional and reminds tax professionals of the value that even “simple” return preparation provides clients.
