Date: February 5th , 2026

Time: 3pm ET | 2pm CT | 1pm MT | 12pm PT

Duration: 120 Minutes

Description:

Dive deep into the world of IRS penalties and discover proven strategies for penalty abatement success in this interactive CPE webinar. We’ll explore the nuances of the IRM Chapter 20 Penalty Handbook, examining key differences between First Time Abatement (FTA) and general Penalty Abatement.

This hands-on course will guide you through practical examples, showcasing effective penalty abatement letters and analyzing how they perform in different situations. We’ll also go beyond the basics, investigating real-life cases where abatement requests were denied and exploring the underlying reasons behind those decisions.

By the end of the webinar, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of penalty abatement strategies, including the available Appeals options, and be ready to make informed decisions on behalf of your clients.

Major Topics Covered:

• Establishing Reasonable Cause for Penalty Relief
• Understanding First Time Abatement (FTA)
• The Role of Ordinary Business Care and Prudence
• Special Considerations: Death, Serious Illness, or Unavoidable Absence
• Natural Disasters and Other Disturbances as Reasonable Cause
• Navigating Erroneous Advice or Reliance Claims

Learning Objectives

• Understand the key differences between First Time Abatement (FTA) and general Penalty Abatement
• Analyze sample penalty abatement submission letters to identify best practices
• Review and evaluate actual IRS response letters to abatement requests
• Identify the criteria for qualifying for both penalty abatement and First Time Abatement
• Explore available appeals options for taxpayers when abatement requests are denied

Prepare to deepen your understanding of the IRS penalty landscape and develop practical expertise in navigating penalty abatement processes. This is your opportunity to enhance your skills and become a trusted advisor in helping clients mitigate IRS penalties.

Join Robert Nordlander in this comprehensive online course and begin your path toward mastering penalty abatement strategies!

Credits and Other information:

• Recommended CPE credit – 2.0
• Recommended field of study – Taxes
• Session Prerequisites and preparation: None
• Session learning level: Basic
• Location: Virtual/Online
• Delivery method: Group Internet Based
• Attendance Requirement:  Yes
• Session Duration: 120 minutes

Who Will Benefit:

• CPA
• Enrolled Agents (EAs)
• Tax Professionals
• Attorneys
• Other Tax Preparers
• Finance professionals
• Financial planners

About Our Speaker

Robert Nordlander , CFE, CPA (US)

Owner, Nordlander CPA, PLLC

Robert Nordlander is a former IRS special agent who spent over 20 years with IRS-Criminal Investigation leading investigations into federal tax and money laundering violations both in the United States and internationally. As a sworn law enforcement officer, he conducted arrests, search warrants, surveillance, and undercover operations on large multi-million cases. He is currently the principal owner of Nordlander CPA, PLLC, a boutique forensic accounting and tax resolution firm in North Carolina. He is also the host of the Fraud Fighter Podcast.He has an MBA degree from UNC-Greensboro, CPA license, and CFE credential.His expertise is forensic accounting, tax resolution, criminal tax investigations, and white-collar expert witness testimony