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    <itunes:summary>Tax Talk Today is brought to you by the IRS and produced by L&amp;M Production Design Group, based in Alexandria, VA.

Tax Talk Today is a free, live, monthly interactive Webcast aimed at educating tax professionals on the most contemporary and complex tax issues.

The award-winning series, now in its seventh year, airs monthly at http://www.taxtalktoday.tv and programs are archived on the site for one year.

The live Webcast enables viewers to ask questions via e-mail to the panelists and receive on-air answers. Panelists are key IRS executives and tax professionals from around the US.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>EITC Due Diligence - It&apos;s Your Responsibility</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Paid tax return preparers must meet four specific due diligence requirements when preparing returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit -- or face potential . . .]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:29:34 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Paid tax return preparers must meet four specific due diligence requirements when preparing returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit -- or face potential . . .</itunes:subtitle>
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Paid tax return preparers must meet four specific due diligence requirements when preparing returns claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit -- or face potential penalties. 

Learn what you must do to meet these requirements and get the latest information from the IRS executive and technical staff responsible for this $43 billion program. 

Learning Objectives
The primary learning objective is to maintain or increase competency of tax practitioners through expert discussion, explanation and interactive questioning. The programs are designed for learners (tax professionals) to exercise a practical understanding of new and current tax policies, as well as the latest changes, in a complex and continually changing industry. 

Continuing Education
CPE Program Level: Ethics
1 CPE Credit Recommended; NO prerequisites or advance preparation
CTEC Course #: 3022-CE-0058
ELMS Course #: 22890


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      <title>Retirement Plan Pitfalls</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Don't wait until the IRS knocks on your client's doors to help them find, fix and avoid common retirement plan mistakes. Attend this program where you will learn how to use the IRS Fix-It Guides to identify . . .]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:00:11 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Don&apos;t wait until the IRS knocks on your client&apos;s doors to help them find, fix and avoid common retirement plan mistakes. Attend this program where you will learn how to use the IRS Fix-It Guides to identify . . .</itunes:subtitle>
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Don&apos;t wait until the IRS knocks on your client&apos;s doors to help them find, fix and avoid common retirement plan mistakes. Attend this program where you will learn how to use the IRS Fix-It Guides to identify and correct frequently encountered errors the IRS sees in retirement plans. In addition, the IRS will provide tips you can share with your clients on how these mistakes can be avoided in the future. Use IRS Fix-it Guides to keep your clients out of trouble. 

Learning Objectives
The primary learning objective is to maintain or increase competency of tax practitioners through expert discussion, explanation and interactive questioning. The programs are designed for learners (tax professionals) to exercise a practical understanding of new and current tax policies, as well as the latest changes, in a complex and continually changing industry. 

Continuing Education
CPE Program Level: Overview
1 CPE Credit Recommended; NO prerequisites or advance preparation
CTEC Course #: 3022-CE-0057
ELMS Course #: 22889</itunes:summary>
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      <title>The Electronic IRS...more than just e-file</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[For the May program, the IRS will showcase the various electronic options available to tax preparers. You'll get the latest news and information on e-file, e-services and other electronic tools important to the practitioner  . . .]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2008 02:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>For the May program, the IRS will showcase the various electronic options available to tax preparers. You&apos;ll get the latest news and information on e-file, e-services and other electronic tools important to the practitioner  . . .</itunes:subtitle>
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For the May program, the IRS will showcase the various electronic options available to tax preparers. You&apos;ll get the latest news and information on e-file, e-services and other electronic tools important to the practitioner community and a glimpse of the changes you can expect to see in 2009. This is a show you don&apos;t want to miss. Please plan to attend. 

Learning Objectives
The primary learning objective is to maintain or increase competency of tax practitioners through expert discussion, explanation and interactive questioning. The programs are designed for learners (tax professionals) to exercise a practical understanding of new and current tax policies, as well as the latest changes, in a complex and continually changing industry. 

Continuing Education
CPE Program Level: Overview
1 CPE Credit Recommended; NO prerequisites or advance preparation
CTEC Course #: 3022-CE-0056
ELMS Course #: 22888 
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      <title>International Tax Issues: Understanding Tax Treaties </title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In our global economy, more individuals and small businesses are involved in overseas employment and cross border transactions. At the same time, more nonresidents are coming to  . . .]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In our global economy, more individuals and small businesses are involved in overseas employment and cross border transactions. At the same time, more nonresidents are coming to the US to work, study and teach. US tax treaties with over 60 countries can reduce tax and eliminate double tax for your clients. Panelists will discuss how to apply tax treaties to US returns, how to get treaty benefits in foreign countries, and how to avoid common compliance problems related to treaty provisions.  


Learning Objectives
The primary learning objective is to maintain or increase competency of tax practitioners through expert discussion, explanation and interactive questioning. The programs are designed for learners (tax professionals) to exercise a practical understanding of new and current tax policies, as well as the latest changes, in a complex and continually changing industry. 

CPE Program Level: Overview
1 CPE Credit Recommended; NO prerequisites or advance preparation
CTEC Course #: 3022-CE-0055
ELMS Course #: 22887 </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Getting Ready for Filing Season 2008 Part 2 (Buisiness)</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Our annual filing season program on business tax return issues will focus on new tax law changes and updates for the 2007 tax year. Our panel of experts will discuss business  . . .]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Our annual filing season program on business tax return issues will focus on new tax law changes and updates for the 2007 tax year. Our panel of experts will discuss business . . .</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Our annual filing season program on business tax return issues will focus on new tax law changes and updates for the 2007 tax year. Our panel of experts will discuss business credits, common errors and IRS regulations and processing issues that affect the filing of business returns.  


Learning Objectives
The primary learning objective is to maintain or increase competency of tax practitioners through expert discussion, explanation and interactive questioning. The programs are designed for learners (tax professionals) to exercise a practical understanding of new and current tax policies, as well as the latest changes, in a complex and continually changing industry. 

CPE Program Level: Overview
1 CPE Credit Recommended; NO prerequisites or advance preparation
CTEC Course #: 3022-CE-0054
ELMS Course #: 22886 </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Getting Ready for Filing Season 2008 Part 1 (Individuals)</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 2008 filing season will be here before you know it! Our annual filing season program on individual tax return issues will provide updates on changes to  . . .]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>The 2008 filing season will be here before you know it! Our annual filing season program on individual tax return issues will provide updates on changes to  . . .</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The 2008 filing season will be here before you know it! Our annual filing season program on individual tax return issues will provide updates on changes to forms, the latest tax law changes, and IRS processing issues that affect individual taxpayers. You&apos;ll also get tips on how to avoid common errors that can cost you and your client time and money. 


Learning Objectives
The primary learning objective is to maintain or increase competency of tax practitioners through expert discussion, explanation and interactive questioning. The programs are designed for learners (tax professionals) to exercise a practical understanding of new and current tax policies, as well as the latest changes, in a complex and continually changing industry. 

CPE Program Level: Overview
1 CPE Credit Recommended; NO prerequisites or advance preparation
CTEC Course #: 3022-CE-0053
ELMS Course #: 22885 </itunes:summary>
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      <title>What&apos;s Hot in Employment Taxes: Independent Contractor or Employee?</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Our November program will deal with worker classification issues. Panelists will discuss legislative and judicial background and recent changes regarding worker classification, why the worker . . .]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Our November program will deal with worker classification issues. Panelists will discuss legislative and judicial background and recent changes regarding worker classification, why the worker . . .</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Our November program will deal with worker classification issues. Panelists will discuss legislative and judicial background and recent changes regarding worker classification, why the worker classification issue is important and what the IRS is doing about it, and what workers who feel they have been misclassified can do to correct their situation. 


Learning Objectives
The primary learning objective is to maintain or increase competency of tax practitioners through expert discussion, explanation and interactive questioning. The programs are designed for learners (tax professionals) to exercise a practical understanding of new and current tax policies, as well as the latest changes, in a complex and continually changing industry. 

CPE Program Level: Overview
1 CPE Credit Recommended; NO prerequisites or advance preparation
CTEC Course #: 3022-CE-0052
ELMS Course #: 22884 </itunes:summary>
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      <title>The ABC&apos;s of OPR</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The mission of OPR is to "Foster excellence in tax professional services by setting, communicating, and enforcing standards of competence, integrity and conduct." . . .]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>The mission of OPR is to &quot;Foster excellence in tax professional services by setting, communicating, and enforcing standards of competence, integrity and conduct.&quot; . . .</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The mission of OPR is to &quot;Foster excellence in tax professional services by setting, communicating, and enforcing standards of competence, integrity and conduct.&quot; Watch and learn how this office is working to provide top quality service to the tax professional community. 

Learning Objectives
The primary learning objective is to maintain or increase competency of tax practitioners through expert discussion, explanation and interactive questioning. The programs are designed for learners (tax professionals) to exercise a practical understanding of new and current tax policies, as well as the latest changes, in a complex and continually changing industry. 

CPE Program Level: Overview
1 CPE Credit Recommended; NO prerequisites or advance preparation
CTEC Course #: 3022-CE-0051
ELMS Course #: 22883 </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Campus Compliance Services and You</title>
      <link>http://www.taxtalktoday.tv/index.cfm?page=2.409</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Campus Compliance Services provides top quality post-filing services to taxpayers. This program focuses on how the IRS campuses help reduce taxpayer burden  . . .]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:subtitle>Campus Compliance Services provides top quality post-filing services to taxpayers. This program focuses on how the IRS campuses help reduce taxpayer burden  . . .</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Campus Compliance Services provides top quality post-filing services to taxpayers. This program focuses on how the IRS campuses help reduce taxpayer burden and increase voluntary compliance through its exam and collection programs. 

Learning Objectives 
The primary learning objective is to maintain or increase competency of tax practitioners through expert discussion, explanation and interactive questioning. The programs are designed for learners (tax professionals) to exercise a practical understanding of new and current tax policies, as well as the latest changes, in a complex and continually changing industry.

CPE Program Level: Overview
1 CPE Credit Recommended; NO prerequisites or advance preparation
CTEC Course #: 3022-CE-0050
ELMS Course #: 22882</itunes:summary>
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