""Clearly in an effort to do better on the customer service side we poached from law enforcement. Now there needs to be a recentering of the agency."
Mark W. Everson, IRS Commissioner
New York Times, Oct. 16, 2003
Internal Revenue Service has announced that it will devote more resources to compliance and enforcement activities. This will mean more audits and increased collection efforts.
When IRS proposes audit changes or issues liens and levies, your clients will turn to yuo for help. They will expect you to get them out of trouble.
You have a professional obligation to advocate on your client's behalf. You also have a professional responsibility to act legally and ethically.
What are the boundaries in tax representation? At what point does the last ounce of advocacy turn into a ton of trouble for you?
Join us at SouthWest Fest 2004 in Prescott, Arizona. Learn how you can improve your skills to help non-filers, evaluate bankruptcy as a solution for tax debt, observe ethics and more.
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Registration fees - 15 hours CPE
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NAEA member
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Nonmember
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By May 15
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$175
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$200
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After May 15
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$200
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$225
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Single-day only
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By May 15
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$110
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$135
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After May 15
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$125
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$150
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Attendance at all sessions will qualify a seminar participant for 15 hours of CPE credit for Enrolled Agents. Two of the hours relate to ethics training. Other professional groups should consult with their respective licensing agencies regarding possible qualify credit.
ASEA has entered into an agreement with the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR), IRS, to meet the requirements of 31 CFR sec. 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 OPR as to quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the enrolled agents. ASEA's Sponsor Number is 353.
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Presenters
Bobby Covic, EA
An Enrolled Agent since 1988 and a U.C. Berkeley grad with a degree in psychology, Bobby is author of Everything's Negotiable. Bobby's specialty is representation of "crisis tax cases." He has extensive experience before the IRS collection Division. Bobby will focus on representation issues and techniques.
William Geideman, EA
With a Master's Degree in physics, an MBA and ten years of experience as an EA, Bill brings a wealth of diverse experience to his tax practice. Bill is particularly interested in ethics as it relates to the role of the tax practitioner. Bill has served the California Society of Enrolled Agents since receiving his EA card. In addition to his presentation on ethics, Bill will also present a session on Asset Dispositions.
The Tax Academy, LLC
Tim Berry is an acclaimed tax attorney who uses the Internal Revenue Code to help his clients dramatically increase their wealth. With the assistance of his colleague, Dave Cole, Tim will share amazing insights on how to use a self-directed IRA to maximum advantage.
Seminar Schedule
Thursday, June 10, 2004
12:00-4:30 AzSEA Board Meeting
4:00-7:00 pm - Registration
Friday, June 11
7:30 am - Registration
8:00 am - B. Covic: Representing Non-Filers
10:00 am - W. Geideman: Asset Disposition
Noon - 1:30 pm - Lunch & Keynote Address
1:30 pm - B. Covic: Insolvency and Foregiveness of Debts
3:30 pm - W. Geideman: Ethics & Representation
5:30 pm - Reception in Hospitality Room
Saturday, June 12
8:00 am - B. Covic: Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy
Noon - 2:00 Lunch and AzSEA Auction
2:00 - The Tax Academy, LLC: Self-Directed IRA's
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This year's conference will take place at the Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center, located just three miles east of charming Prescott, Arizona. Enjoy mild temperatures in this mile-high city. Hike among the Ponderosa pines in the nearby national forest or along the shore of Lynx Lake. Browse in galleries, antique shops, museums and other establishments along Whiskey Row.
Discounted room rates of $89 single and $99 double are available through May 27. Additional rooms available at reduced rates for dates before and after the conference. Hotel guests enjoy a hot breakfast buffet. For reservations, call (928) 777-0770 and mention AzSEA SouthWest Fest for the special rates.
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Quality Inn & Suites

4499 E. Highway 69
Prescott, AZ
Map - click here
Quality Inn brochure (pdf)
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