The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Friday that it will hold Tax Professional Awareness Week the week of October 19. The week will offer webinars, videos, guidance and tools to help tax professionals get ready for the 2027 filing season.

The goal is to help tax professionals prepare accurate tax returns, improve service to taxpayers and protect taxpayer information.

"As the IRS prepares for the upcoming filing season by building on the historic accomplishments from the current year, I am pleased to recognize the important role that tax professionals play in that success and the steps IRS takes to support them," said IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano. "Tax professionals further the IRS mission by educating taxpayers on how to comply with the law while helping them take full advantage of all the tax benefits to which they are entitled."

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During the week, the IRS will promote training resources for tax professionals. Featured content is expected to include an October 21 webinar titled "How Much Do You Know About Refundable Credits." IRS subject matter experts will lead it.

Tax tips will highlight resources from the Taxpayer Advocate Service that tax professionals can use.

Instructional videos will show how to fill out Form 8867, Paid Preparer's Due Diligence Checklist. Other videos will cover how to avoid common Schedule C reporting errors and how to use educational tools on IRS.gov.

The IRS will also share resources about Tax Pro Account and other services for tax professionals.

Other topics will include due diligence, identity theft prevention, cybersecurity and payment modernization. The week will also cover Automatic Exemption from Penalty, Saver's Match, Trump Accounts and other filing season priorities.

The IRS will add more resources on IRS.gov throughout the year.

Tax professionals can find resources, educational materials and registration information for the October 21 webinar at irs.gov/tax-professionals/tax-professional-awareness-week.