The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum is the marquee IRS outreach event to the tax professional community. Each of the five IRS forums is a three-day event providing tax professionals with the latest information on federal and state tax issues presented by experts from the IRS and its partner organizations through a variety of training seminars and workshops.
In additional to seminars, the forums also feature a two-day exhibit hall, special programs, focus groups, a case resolution program and more.
2025 Registration Details
| City | Dates | Early Bird* Rate: $265 |
Standard Rate: $319 |
Late Registration Rate: $399 |
| Chicago, IL | July 1-3 | Until 6/10/25 5:00pm ET | 6/11/25 to 6/17/25 5:00pm ET | After 6/17/25 5:00pm ET |
| New Orleans, LA | August 5-7 | Until 6/10/25 5:00pm ET | 6/11/25 to 7/22/25 5:00pm ET | After 7/22/25 5:00pm ET |
| Orlando, FL | August 26-28 | Until 6/10/25 5:00pm ET | 6/11/25 to 8/12/25 5:00pm ET | After 8/12/25 5:00pm ET |
| Baltimore, MD | September 9-11 | Until 6/10/25 5:00pm ET | 6/11/25 to 8/26/25 5:00pm ET | After 8/26/25 5:00pm ET |
| San Diego, CA | September 16-18 | Until 6/10/25 5:00pm ET | 6/11/25 to 9/2/25 5:00pm ET | After 9/2/25 5:00pm ET |
Registration Information
For more information or to register online, visit www.irstaxforum.com.
Conference Materials - Advance electronic copies of the seminar materials will be available online at the end of June with your completed registration. For the most current seminar material, visit www.irstaxforum.com and use your user ID and password to access the materials. Remember to bring note paper, there is a lot to learn!
Forum Highlights
Exhibits - Dozens of exhibitors display a wide selection of products and services that can help enhance your business operations. The NTF Expo Hall hours are Tuesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. While you’re there, visit the IRS Zone, where you can learn more about the transformation and digitalization of the IRS and share your perspective with IRS representatives.
Continuing Education (CE) Credits -
IRS Nationwide Tax Forum seminars provide continuing education (CE) credit for enrolled agents (EA), certified public accountants (CPA), Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) participants and California Tax Education Council (CTEC) participants. Attendees need to understand and comply with the appropriate licensing agency's CE requirements. Attendance for the full 50 minutes of a presentation is required to receive one CE credit. The seminar schedule allows for a maximum of 19 credits that can be earned at each forum location.
Please note that participation in the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum no longer qualifies for certified financial planner (CFP) credits.
Case Resolution Program -
Bring your toughest unresolved IRS case to the Case Resolution Room. IRS representatives with specialized expertise meet one-on-one with tax professionals. This service is by appointment only.
IRS Nationwide Tax Forums Online (NTFO) - The IRS Nationwide Tax Forum welcomes the participation of our association partners: the American Bar Association (ABA), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC), the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA), the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP), the National Society of Accountants (NSA), the National Society of Tax Professionals (NSTP) and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). To visit, go to http://www.irstaxforumsonline.com/.
View Presentations from Past Forums
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