Unlocking the Latest 2025 Sessions from the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online
- MyTAXPrepOffice Editorial Group
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As a tax professional, staying ahead of the curve is critical—not just for filing season, but for helping your clients navigate change, enhance compliance and add value. That’s why the recent update from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Online (NTFO) is worth your attention.
What’s new?
The IRS announced that new 2025-seminars and content have been added to the NTFO online platform. Here are the highlights:
The platform includes 50-minute interactive video presentations, plus downloadable PowerPoint slides, full transcripts and other resources — a flexible “on-demand” format for busy practitioners.
Tax professionals can access the courses for FREE, or opt to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit for a fee of $29 per credit.
To access the seminars, you’ll need to create or use an existing account on the NTFO site and follow the “FAQ” instructions.
What sessions are now available?
Here are some of the 15 newly added 2025-seminars:
Building a sustainable practice through ethics
Distributions from retirement plans and IRAs: A crash course
How to help taxpayers avoid abusive tax promotions and abusive return preparers
Introduction to OPR (Office of Professional Responsibility) and Circular 230
Law and Audit – The due diligence process
New features for tax pros: do business faster and easier with IRS Online
Plenary Session: Tax law changes for Tax Year 2025
Retirement plan basics 101 for the practitioner
Stand out as a trusted tax professional: A guide to prepare accurate refundable tax-credit returns for your clients
Taxable digital asset transactions: The Impact of the 1099-DA on Tax Year 2025
Using IRS digital tools and communications options for practitioners
Partnerships and non-resident alien withholding: Sections 1446(a) and 1446(f)
How to avoid processing delays and streamline return filing
Getting taxpayers back on track: quickly resolving unpaid tax debts while preventing new ones from occurring
Disaster reporting best practices – maximizing resources from A to Z
These cover a broad spectrum of issues—compliance, emerging digital assets, tax-credits, non-resident issues, audits and practice efficiency.
Why this matters for your practice
Stay current with tax law changes: The session “Tax law changes for Tax Year 2025” is particularly timely. Keeping your knowledge up to date is key to maintaining credibility and offering proactive advice to your clients.
Leverage digital tools and IRS evolutions: One of the sessions covers “New features for tax pros: do business faster and easier with IRS Online”. Given how the IRS continues to expand online services and communications, being comfortable with these tools gives you an edge.
Address hot-button issues: From digital assets (1099-DA) to abusive return preparers, many of the topics reflect areas where clients may be vulnerable or needing guidance. Being ready to advise makes you a trusted advisor, not just a compliance-processor.
Differentiate your value: The session “Stand out as a trusted tax professional: A guide to prepare accurate refundable tax-credit returns” suggests that clients aren’t just looking for “file and done” but someone who helps them maximize opportunities (and avoid pitfalls). This aligns nicely with positioning your firm as proactive.
Professional development made convenient: The on-demand format, interactive video + transcript + slides, makes it easier to blend learning into your schedule. And the CE credit option means you’re not just learning—you’re investing in credentials.
How to turn this into action
Schedule time this week to login (or register) on the NTFO platform, review the 15 newly available seminars and bookmark the ones that align most with your niche or client base.
Prioritize 1–2 sessions that feed directly into your upcoming planning season. For example, if you work with digital asset clients, “Taxable digital asset transactions” might be a top pick.
Leverage what you learn: After watching a session, create a short client-memo or social-media post summarizing 2–3 key takeaways. Your clients will appreciate the proactive insight—and it reinforces your role as advisor.
Integrate into your service offerings: Use the sessions to refresh your internal processes (e.g., audit readiness, due-diligence steps, client onboarding). You might incorporate new checklist items from an audit-oriented session into your practice workflow.
Use this to promote your firm: For example, send an email newsletter to your clients saying: “I just completed the IRS seminar on 1099-DA and digital asset transactions—here are 3 things we recommend now…”. That positions you as up to date and value-adding.
Final thoughts
The IRS’s addition of the 2025 seminars to the NTFO platform is a solid opportunity for tax professionals to refresh and position themselves for the season ahead. Whether you dive into digital asset taxation, audit-prep or better use of IRS online tools, the key is to make the learning actionable.
Set aside some time, pick your high-impact topics, and then translate the takeaways into your practice and your client conversations. Your clients will value the proactive insight—and your practice will benefit from the enhanced credibility and efficiency.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal tax advice. Advanced Tax Solutions is not liable or responsible for any damages resulting from or related to your use of this information. It is your responsibility to refer to official IRS documentation for information regarding any tax laws or tax information shown here.
