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Navigating the new IRS: Notices, certainty and compliance challenges

February 19, 2026

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Event details
Date and time

Thursday, February 19, 2026

2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT

Intended audience

Tax professionals, corporate tax leaders, financial executives, controllers and taxpayers seeking guidance on evolving IRS enforcement activities

Duration

60 minutes

CPE Credit

One CPE credit will be issued to eligible participants

Fee

Complimentary

Event overview

The IRS continues to expand and refine its enforcement activities, introducing new challenges for both taxpayers and practitioners. Join the RSM controversy tax team for a timely discussion covering key areas of scrutiny—including math error notices, employee retention credit (ERC) claim issues, prefiling certainty pathways and expectations for the 2026 filing season. We’ll also address preparation considerations and upcoming electronic payment requirements.

This session will deliver practical, actionable insights to help you stay compliant, respond effectively and prepare for heightened IRS oversight.

Presenters

Learning objectives

Upon completion of this webcast, attendees will be able to:

  • Identify challenges stemming from IRS leadership and staffing changes.
  • Recognize math error notices  and understand appropriate response steps.
  • Evaluate options for obtaining prefiling certainty.
  • Navigate employee retention credit (ERC) claim challenges.
  • Prepare for the 2026 filing season, including electronic payment requirements.

CPE credits

CPE credit available
RSM US LLP is pleased to offer 1.0 CPE credit for attending each webcast. To qualify, you must log in to the webcast and provide your first name, last name and email address. You must remain logged in for a minimum of 50 minutes and answer 75 percent of the polling questions to receive credit. Group CPE is not available. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact us.

RSM US LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State Boards of Accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual course for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.

Advance preparation: None
Program level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Field of study: Taxes
CPE: 1.0 credit per webcast

Event details
Date and time

Thursday, February 19, 2026

2 p.m. ET | 1 p.m. CT

Intended audience

Tax professionals, corporate tax leaders, financial executives, controllers and taxpayers seeking guidance on evolving IRS enforcement activities

Duration

60 minutes

CPE Credit

One CPE credit will be issued to eligible participants

Fee

Complimentary

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