IRS Due Diligence Mastery Guide | Form 8867, EITC, CTC Training (Digital Download)

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Protect Your Practice. Master Compliance. Avoid Costly Penalties.

Are you a tax preparer who wants to stop guessing and start filing with confidence? This is the complete due diligence training guide built specifically for paid tax preparers — from new PTIN holders to experienced professionals who need a compliance refresh.
IRS due diligence penalties start at $630 per credit, per return. A single return with EITC, CTC, and AOTC violations could cost you $1,890 in penalties on one return alone. This guide shows you exactly how to avoid that.

WHAT'S INSIDE — 40 PAGES:
📋 PART 1 — TRAINING GUIDE (5 Chapters)

Chapter 1: Your Legal Obligations as a Tax Preparer
Chapter 2: Conducting Effective Client Interviews
Chapter 3: The Credits — EITC, CTC/ACTC, AOTC, and HOH Filing Status
Chapter 4: Red Flags and How to Handle Them
Chapter 5: Documentation and Recordkeeping

📝 PART 2 — READY-TO-USE TEMPLATES

Template 1: Client Interview Worksheet
Template 2: Due Diligence Master Checklist (EITC, CTC, AOTC, HOH)
Template 3: Red Flag Documentation Form
BONUS: Top 25 IRS Phone Numbers for Tax Practitioners

✍️ PART 3 — 10 NARRATIVE TEMPLATES FOR FORM 8867
Copy-paste professional statements for your preparer notes and client file — for every situation including EITC, CTC, AOTC, HOH, self-employment, seniors, adult dependents, red flags, and more.
⚖️ PART 4 — CIRCULAR 230 COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

Template 11A: Standard Circular 230 Compliance Statement
Template 11B: Elevated Risk / Enhanced Due Diligence Statement
Template 11C: Return Declination Statement


THIS GUIDE IS FOR YOU IF:
→ You prepare returns claiming EITC, CTC, ACTC, AOTC, or HOH filing status
→ You are a new preparer building your due diligence foundation
→ You are an experienced preparer who wants bulletproof documentation
→ You are a tax business owner training your staff
→ You have received IRS notices or penalties and want to prevent future issues
→ You want ready-made Form 8867 narrative statements you can use immediately

WHY THIS IS DIFFERENT:
Most due diligence resources give you a checklist and stop there. This guide gives you the training, the checklists, the fill-in narrative statements, the red flag response process, the Circular 230 compliance documentation, and the IRS contact numbers — everything in one professional package.
📥 Instant digital download — 40 pages — PDF format
✅ Compatible with all PDF viewers
✅ Print-ready for your tax office
✅ Updated for the 2026 tax filing season including OBBBA changes

Created by Sherquna Bloodser, ERO
Founder & Lead Tax Professional | SLP Tax Service
Memphis, TN | slptaxservice.com