IRS launches 2026 tax forum online seminars for tax professionals

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IRS released the 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online with 15 recorded seminars covering current tax law, IRS procedures, and tax season issues.
Tax professionals earn one continuing education credit per 50-minute seminar at $29 or two credits for 100-minute seminars at $58, with free audit options available.
The forums cover Circular 230 compliance, data breach response, and digital asset reporting, supporting the IRS's digital-first model and professional education requirements.

Seminar access and credit options

As reported by Internal Revenue Service, the 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online is now available with 15 recorded seminars covering current tax law, IRS procedures and other issues tied to the next tax season.

The online sessions include interactive video presentations synchronized with PowerPoint slides, downloadable resources and full transcripts. Twelve seminars run 50 minutes each, while three others run 100 minutes each.

Tax professionals can earn one continuing education credit for each 50-minute seminar at a cost of $29 per credit. The 100-minute seminars cost $58 each for two credits, while all courses can also be audited at no charge.

Users must log into or create an account on the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online website to access the seminars. Additional instructions are available through the site's frequently asked questions section.

Focus areas and industry relevance

The seminar lineup includes topics such as Circular 230 compliance, due diligence and professional risk management, data breach response, and digital asset information reporting. The IRS says the material is designed to help practitioners stay current as tax rules and reporting requirements evolve.

IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano says tax professionals serve as an important link between the agency and taxpayers, and that the updated seminars support the IRS's shift toward a digital-first model. The online forum is registered with the IRS Tax Professional Management Office and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy as an approved continuing professional education sponsor for enrolled agents, certified public accountants and Annual Filing Season Program participants.

Our earlier report on Pakistan’s Tax Year 2026 income tax filing deadline covered growing calls for the Federal Board of Revenue to extend the submission window into December 2026 after the final return form was notified on Sept. 2. It also highlighted how IRIS portal glitches and pending extension requests were creating practical barriers to on-time compliance for individuals and businesses.

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