ACAMS Kansas City Chapter February 2026 Virtual Event: An Introduction to IRS Due Diligence Focus Areas

Overview

Have you ever requested a prospective client’s tax returns and have not fully understood the various components contained within them? Would you appreciate the opportunity to get an introduction to the sections of an income tax return that the IRS enforcement teams tend to focus on in audits and reviews? 

This webinar will help you gain a better understanding of income tax return due diligence and how to identify potential problem areas.

This webinar will identify due diligence requirements and related tax law for:

• Earned Income Credit (EIC).
  • Child Tax Credit/Other Dependent Credit/Additional Child Tax Credit (CTC/ODC/ACTC).
  • American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC).
  • Use of the head of household filing status.
• Recognize components of a properly completed Form 8867, Paid Preparer’s Due Diligence Checklist.
• Determine appropriate questions to ask to fulfill the knowledge requirement.
• Apply analytical methods to determine validity of W-2s and 1099s, and related tax documents.