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Headliner Volume 215
October 18, 2007
The October Tax Talk Today program provided information on the IRS’s Office of Professional Responsibility. Entitled “The ABCs of OPR,” the Web cast featured OPR Director Michael Chesman, Deborah Butler and Mark Kaizan from the office of IRS Chief Counsel, and Pamela Olson, former assistant secretary for tax policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
If you missed it, don’t fret! The October 16th Web cast is accessible for viewing via archive for 12 months at Tax Talk Today. A transcript of the show is also available, as well as an audio pod cast.
OPR is responsible for setting, communicating and enforcing standards of competence, integrity and conduct among tax professionals who practice before the IRS. Panelists discussed oversight of representatives, including Circular 230 and new regulations, investigation of alleged misconduct and types of sanctions.
Sponsored by the IRS, Tax Talk Today is a free, live, monthly interactive Web cast aimed at educating tax professionals on the most contemporary and complex tax issues. In addition to viewing live Web casts and archived programs, listening to audio pod casts, and reading show transcripts, subscribers can order audio and video recordings.
More information on Tax Talk Today, including registration and CPE credits is available at Tax Talk Today Web site.
Be sure to mark your calendars for the next show on Tuesday, November 6, 2007, “What’s Hot in Employment Taxes: Independent Contractor or Employee?”
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