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Due Diligence Training for
Tax Pros

Master Compliance. Protect Your Practice. Elevate Your Expertise.

 

Built and led by a former IRS Field Agent and Certified Fraud Examiner, this exclusive Due Diligence Training is designed for tax professionals who want to stay audit-proof, increase credibility, and operate at the highest professional standard.

 

This is not theory. This is real IRS insight, real case studies, and real tools you can use immediately in your practice.

 

What You’ll Learn:

  • The IRS Due Diligence Requirements THAT ACTUALLY MATTER

  • How the IRS selects tax preparers for audits & undercover visits

  • What triggers Due Diligence penalties (and how to avoid them)

  • Proper documentation standards for EITC, CTC, AOTC, HOH & more

  • Red flags in client interviews & how to document your findings

  • How to protect your PTIN, EFIN, and reputation from suspension

  • How to build a due-diligence defense file for every return

  • Best practices for onboarding, engagement letters, and client proof requests

  • How to profitably integrate due diligence systems without slowing down your workflow

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Who This Training Is For:​

  • Enrolled Agents

  • CPAs

  • Tax Attorneys

  • Independent Tax Preparers

  • Small Firm Owners & Virtual Tax Offices

  • Anyone who files individual returns and wants to avoid $560 per-penalty violations and preparer audits

 

Why It Matters:

Due diligence violations are now one of the IRS’s top enforcement priorities. One mistake can cost thousands. One pattern can shut down a practice. This training ensures you never become the example.

Due Diligence Overview

$2,500 Virtual Class

A focused, power-packed training designed for tax professionals who need a clear, practical understanding of IRS due diligence requirements — without the fluff. In just 2 hours, you’ll learn exactly what the IRS expects, how to protect your practice from penalties, and how to properly document your files using a real-world case study.

 

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What’s Included:

  • 2-hour live virtual training

  • 1 guided IRS-style case study (walkthrough + discussion)

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Topics Covered:

  • IRS Due Diligence Requirements (EITC, CTC, AOTC, HOH)

  • What triggers preparer penalties and audits

  • Red flags and high-risk clients to watch for

  • Required documentation vs. “nice to have” proof

  • Protecting your PTIN, EFIN & firm reputation

  • What to do when a client “can’t provide proof”

  • How due diligence ties into ethics and Circular 230

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Due Diligence In-Depth

$500 Per Person Minimum 10 Ppl

In-Depth Due Diligence Masterclass (3–4 Hour Virtual Training + Case Study)

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A comprehensive, instructor-led training designed for tax professionals who want to master IRS due diligence, not just understand it. This extended session goes beyond surface-level rules and walks you through real audit expectations, documentation standards, internal workflow systems, and an in-depth case study based on an actual IRS examination.

 

Perfect for firm owners and Service   wants to stay audit-proof, penalty-proof, and prosecution-proof.

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What’s Included:

  • 3–4 hour live/virtual deep-dive training

  • Full IRS-style Due Diligence case study (with walkthrough & file review)

  • Sample workflows & compliance systems for your office

  • Hands On Due Diligence Practice â€‹

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Topics Covered

  • Full breakdown of IRS due diligence requirements (EITC, CTC, AOTC, HOH + emerging credits)

  • Understanding how the IRS selects preparers for audits & undercover visits

  • The 4 Pillars of Due Diligence & how to document each one correctly

  • High-risk claims & client profiles that trigger audits

  • How to legally deny credits & still retain the client

  • Best-practice documentation standards (what is “reasonable” to the IRS?)

  • Building a compliant Due Diligence Defense File for every return

  • How to structure your client interview to protect yourself

  • Required notes, questions & red-flag follow-ups

  • How to respond to Letter 5699, 4800C, Audit Notices & Due Diligence Exams

  • Civil vs. Criminal exposure — when due diligence becomes fraud

  • Case Study: Dissecting an IRS due diligence exam from start to finish

  • Case Study: Take a look at real Tax Preparers fraud case

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