WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has officially launched the 2025 Nationwide Tax Forum Online, offering tax professionals nationwide access to seminars recorded during this year’s in-person IRS Tax Forum events.
This online platform provides essential updates on tax law changes, IRS procedures, and best practices, helping practitioners stay informed and prepared for the 2025 tax season.
Each seminar features a 50-minute interactive video presentation paired with PowerPoint slides, downloadable resources, and full transcripts, giving users a complete and flexible learning experience.
Continuing Education and Access Details
Tax professionals can earn continuing education (CE) credits through the program for a fee of $29.00 per credit. Those who wish to review the materials without earning credit can access the seminars for free.
To participate, tax professionals must create or log into an account on the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online website. Step-by-step instructions for registration and navigation are available on the FAQs tab of the official site.
Fifteen New 2025 Seminars Now Available
The IRS announced the release of 15 new seminars for 2025, covering key topics in ethics, digital tools, tax law changes, and compliance. The full list includes:
- Building a Sustainable Practice Through Ethics
- Distributions from Retirement Plans and IRAs: A Crash Course
- How to Help Taxpayers Avoid Abusive Tax Promotions and Abusive Return Preparers
- Introduction to OPR and Circular 230
- Law and Audit – The Due Diligence Process
- New Features for Tax Pros: Do Business Faster and Easier with IRS Online
- Plenary Session: Tax Law Changes for Tax Year 2025
- Retirement Plans Basics 101 for the Practitioner
- Stand Out as a Trusted Tax Professional: A Guide to Prepare Accurate Refundable Tax Credit Returns for Your Clients
- Taxable Digital Asset Transactions: The Impact of the 1099-DA on Tax Year 2025
- Using IRS Digital Tools and Communications Options for Practitioners
- Partnerships and Nonresident Alien Withholding: Sections 1446(a) and 1446(f)
- How to Avoid Processing Delays and Streamline Return Filing
- Getting Taxpayers Back on Track: Quickly Resolving Unpaid Tax Debts While Preventing New Ones from Occurring
- Disaster Reporting Best Practices – Maximizing Resources from A to Z
Certified and Accredited Continuing Education
The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online is recognized as a continuing education provider certified by both the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) and the IRS Return Preparer Office (RPO).
This ensures that the seminars meet professional standards and that participants receive official CE credits applicable toward maintaining their tax preparer credentials.
Staying Ahead for the 2025 Tax Season
The new seminar lineup gives tax professionals an opportunity to stay current with IRS updates and evolving regulations ahead of the 2025 filing season. By participating in the Tax Forum Online, practitioners can enhance their expertise, streamline their practices, and provide better service to their clients.
