IRS announces 2026 Tax Professional Awareness Week, highlighting resources to help tax professionals prepare for the 2027 filing season

IR-2026-124, Oct. 16, 2026

WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today announced Tax Professional Awareness Week, taking place the week of October 19th, which will feature webinars and practical tools to help tax professionals prepare for the upcoming filing season, support accurate tax return preparations 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."

Tax Professional Awareness Week resources

During the week, the IRS will promote training resources for tax professionals, including instructional videos, webinars and tax tips. Featured content is expected to include:

• An Oct. 21 webinar, "How Much Do You Know About Refundable Credits," featuring IRS subject matter experts.
• Tax tips highlighting Taxpayer Advocate Service resources available to tax professionals.
• Instructional videos that help tax professionals accurately complete Form 8867, Paid Preparer's Due Diligence Checklist, avoid common Schedule C reporting errors and navigate educational tools and resources available on IRS.gov.
• Resources highlighting Tax Pro Account and other services available to tax professionals.

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

Tax professionals are encouraged to visit Tax Professional Awareness Week on IRS.gov for helpful resources, registration information for the Oct. 21 webinar, and other educational materials. The IRS will also make additional resources available on IRS.gov throughout the year.