IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online

Did you miss the 2026 In-Person IRS Nationwide Tax Forum?

15 new self-study seminars are now available through the Nationwide Tax Forum Online (NTFO). The 15 new NTFO courses, which were recorded during the in-person Nationwide Tax Forum, provide the latest updates on tax law, ethics, and other topics.

These newly added courses, along with dozens of previously recorded sessions from prior IRS Nationwide Tax Forums, are available now for just $29/credit. Participants may also audit the courses for free, however no CE credit will be given.

New Courses Added for 2026

  • Beyond the Basics: Circular 230, Due Diligence, and Managing Professional Risk
  • Data Breaches: What Tax Professionals Need to Do and When to Do It
  • Digital Asset Information Reporting - What Practitioners Need to Know
  • How Much Do You Know About Refundable Credits?
  • Managing IRS Collection Cases: Tools, Timing and Tactics
  • Navigating IRS Audits: Processes, Documentation and Digital Tools for Tax Professionals
  • New Capabilities for Business Tax Pros, Refund Status Email and More for IRS Online Accounts
  • Operating a Retirement Plan for the Do-it-Yourself Small Business Owner
  • Plenary Session: IRS Compliance, Filing Season and Technology Updates: A Conversation with IRS Leadership
  • Recent Updates in Retirement Plan Guidance - What You Need to Know
  • Recognizing Emerging Schemes: Real-World Examples and Steps to Protect Your Firm
  • Resolving Disputes Effectively: The Power of ADR
  • Tax Law Changes, Saver's Match and Other Key Updates for Tax Year 2026
  • The Working Families Tax Cuts Act ("One Big Beautiful Bill") Deductions for Tips, Overtime and Car Loan Interest: What's Reported Where?
  • Your License to Practice: Circular 230 and the Role of the Office of Professional Responsibility

NTFO Continuing Education Credit Information

The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online is registered with the IRS Return Preparer Office and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as a qualified sponsor of continuing education. CPAs, Enrolled Agents and Annual Filing Season Program participants taking NTFO seminars can earn continuing education credits.

To earn credits, users must create an account, answer review questions throughout the seminar, and pass a short test at the end of each seminar.

NTFO seminars can also be audited for free. Individuals who choose to audit seminars will not have access to the review questions or final examination and will not receive credit for the seminar.