The Internal Revenue Service today announced the launch of the 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online, providing tax professionals access to more than a dozen seminars recorded at this year’s IRS Nationwide Tax Forum and the opportunity to earn continuing education credits.
The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online provides information to tax professionals on current tax law, IRS procedures and essential topics for the upcoming tax season. The seminars feature interactive video presentations synchronized with PowerPoint slides, downloadable resources and full transcripts. Twelve of the seminars are 50 minutes each, and the other three seminars are 100 minutes each.
“Tax professionals play a key role in the nation’s tax system by providing an important link between the Service and the taxpaying public, helping them understand their tax obligations,” said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. “As the IRS continues its transformation into a Digital-First agency, these updated seminars provide timely updates to help tax pros stay current and learn more about emerging areas of tax law.”
Tax professionals can earn continuing education credits for completing the seminars. Each 50-minute seminar offers one credit for a fee of $29 per credit. The 100-minute seminars are $58 each for two credits. Courses can also be audited for free.
To access the seminars, tax professionals need to log into or create an account on the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online website. Instructions are available on the Frequently Asked Questions tab.
New 2026 seminars available online now
The 15 new 2026 seminars available now are:
- Beyond the Basics: Circular 230, Due Diligence, and Managing Professional Risk.
- Data Breaches: What Tax Professionals Need to Do and When to Do It (100 minutes).
- 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 (100 minutes).
- 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 (100 minutes).
- 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.
The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online is registered with the IRS Tax Professional Management Office and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, as an approved sponsor of continuing professional education for enrolled agents, certified public accounts and Annual Filing Season Program participants.
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online
The 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online (NTFO) is a self-paced online learning platform featuring 15 new seminars recorded during the 2026 IRS Nationwide Tax Forums. The courses provide tax professionals with updates on current tax laws, IRS procedures, and key filing season topics through interactive video presentations synchronized with PowerPoint slides, downloadable resources, and full transcripts.
Standard 50-minute seminars cost $29 for 1 continuing education (CE) credit, while extended 100-minute seminars cost $58 for 2 CE credits. However, you can audit any of the seminars for free. Keep in mind that auditing a course does not grant access to review questions or the final exam, and you will not earn CE credit.
The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online is registered with both the IRS Tax Professional Management Office and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). It is an approved sponsor of continuing professional education for Enrolled Agents (EAs), Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), and Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) participants.
The 15 new courses cover a wide range of technical, procedural, and ethical subjects, including:
Tax Year 2026 Legislation: The Working Families Tax Cuts Act (“One Big Beautiful Bill”) deductions for tips, overtime, and car loan interest, as well as the Saver’s Match.
Digital & Security Updates: Digital asset information reporting, data breach response protocols, and new capabilities for IRS Online Accounts.
Practice & Ethics: Circular 230 compliance, due diligence, emerging tax schemes, IRS audit navigation, collections, and retirement plan guidance.
To get started, visit the official IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online website at irstaxforumonline.com
and either log into your existing profile or create a new NTFO account. Note that NTFO registration is separate from registration for the in-person IRS Nationwide Tax Forum. Detailed setup and credit-earning instructions are available under the site’s Frequently Asked Questions tab.
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