Why Compliance Training Matters for Tax Return Preparers
As former IRS attorneys, we at Gregory Law Group know firsthand how aggressively the IRS and the Department of Justice (DOJ) pursue tax return preparers. Every year, we see preparers facing due diligence audits, injunction suits, civil penalties, and even criminal investigations. The reality is simple: if you prepare tax returns, you are on the IRS’s radar.
That’s why we provide compliance training and monitoring specifically designed for tax return preparers. Our training goes beyond the basics. We walk you through the exact civil and criminal statutes the IRS and DOJ use against preparers so you understand the risks and know how to protect yourself. Our monitoring services keep you compliant throughout tax season by reviewing active files and spotting issues before they become problems.
Our goal is not to deliver a canned presentation and send you on your way. We aim to be your compliance partner before, during, and after tax season.
What Our Compliance Training Includes
When we train tax return preparers, we don’t rely on generic checklists or slides copied from the IRS website. Instead, we offer a detailed review of the statutes and regulations that govern your work.
Civil statutes: We explain the penalties the IRS can impose for failing to meet due diligence requirements, preparing returns with improper credits, or engaging in conduct deemed reckless or negligent.
Criminal statutes: We review the laws the DOJ uses to prosecute preparers, including fraud, false statements, conspiracy, and aiding and abetting. Understanding these statutes is critical—once you know how cases are built, you can avoid the behaviors that trigger them.
Practical application: We demonstrate how these laws apply to real-world scenarios, using examples from actual IRS enforcement actions. Our training is based on our experience representing more than 400 tax return preparers. If a strategy worked for past clients, we teach it; if it didn’t, we don’t.
By the end of training, you’ll understand precisely what the IRS looks for, how they interpret your actions, and how to structure your practice to stay compliant.
Why Monitoring Is Just as Important
Training is the foundation, but monitoring is the safeguard. Tax season is hectic, and even well-trained preparers can make mistakes or revert to old habits under pressure. That’s why we offer monitoring services throughout tax season.
File reviews: We review active files to ensure your documentation satisfies IRS due diligence standards.
Spotting red flags: We identify patterns that could trigger audits, such as repeated credits claimed without proper substantiation.
Immediate feedback: We provide real-time guidance so you can correct issues before they escalate.
Oversight for the whole team: Many practice owners are too busy with their own clients to review returns prepared by staff or downline preparers. Our monitoring program provides an additional layer of protection.
Monitoring is proactive. Instead of waiting for the IRS to find problems, we help you correct issues early. This protects you from penalties and strengthens your credibility with clients.
The IRS’s Weapons Against Tax Return Preparers
We emphasize training and monitoring because we know how powerful the IRS’s enforcement tools can be.
Due diligence (and other penalty) audits: These audits often occur just before tax season, creating maximum disruption. Penalties can reach thousands of dollars per return.
Civil injunction suits: The DOJ can file a lawsuit to shut down your tax preparation business entirely.
Criminal investigations: In severe cases, preparers face indictments, trials, and potential prison sentences.
We’ve seen preparers lose everything because they underestimated these risks. Our compliance programs are designed to prevent that outcome.
Why Choose Gregory Law Group
Other individuals and firms claim to help tax return preparers, but few have our perspective.
Former IRS attorneys: We worked inside the IRS. We understand how auditors think, how investigators build cases, and how prosecutors pursue convictions.
Proven track record: We’ve represented more than 400 tax return preparers nationwide in audits, injunction proceedings, and criminal investigations.
Comprehensive approach: We don’t just defend you—we help you build a stronger, more compliant practice for the future.
This combination of insider knowledge and practical experience makes us uniquely qualified to train and monitor tax return preparers. Your livelihood—and in some cases your freedom—should not be entrusted to an inexperienced preparer turned social media influencer.
The Emotional Side of IRS Enforcement
We also recognize the emotional toll of IRS scrutiny.
Fear: The possibility of losing your business or facing criminal charges is overwhelming.
Shame: Preparers often feel as though their integrity is under attack.
Sleeplessness: The uncertainty surrounding IRS actions keeps many awake at night.
Our training and monitoring services provide peace of mind. When you know your practice is compliant and your files are being reviewed, you can focus on serving clients instead of worrying about the IRS.
Building a Stronger Practice
Working with us means building a stronger and more compliant practice.
Staff training: We educate your entire team on compliance requirements so everyone understands their obligations.
Systems and protocols: We help you implement checklists, documentation standards, and review processes that make compliance part of your daily workflow.
Confidence: With stronger systems in place, you can approach tax season knowing you’re prepared for IRS scrutiny.
Protection: The IRS can hold you responsible for the actions of employee preparers or downline preparers if you operate a service bureau. Proper training protects you from the mistakes of others.
Compliance becomes a competitive advantage rather than a burden.
Peace of Mind During Tax Season
Imagine entering tax season without fearing an IRS audit. Imagine knowing your compliance training is complete, your staff is prepared, and your files are being monitored in real time. Imagine resting at night with the assurance that former IRS attorneys are ready to defend your practice.
That is the peace of mind our clients experience.
Take the First Step
If you’re a tax return preparer, the most important step is to act now. The IRS doesn’t wait, and penalties accumulate quickly. With our compliance training and monitoring, you can protect your business, your reputation, and your future.
We offer confidential consultations where you can discuss your concerns openly. We’ll explain our training program, outline our monitoring services, and begin protecting you immediately.
Conclusion: Protect Your Practice With Compliance Training and Monitoring
IRS due diligence audits and enforcement actions pose serious risks to tax return preparers. With the former IRS attorneys at Gregory Law Group, you gain not only a strong defense but also proactive compliance training and monitoring.
Our training covers the civil and criminal statutes the IRS and DOJ use against preparers. Our monitoring reviews active files throughout tax season to catch issues early and strengthen your practice for the future.
We’ve helped more than 400 tax return preparers nationwide. We can help you too. Relief is possible, protection is achievable, and confidence is within reach.
