Compiled annually, the "Dirty Dozen" lists a variety of common scams that taxpayers may encounter. Explore the Dirty Dozen tax scams with Susan Harper, Certified Fraud Examiner, and former Internal Revenue Agent of 34 years. With 20 years of instructing CPE courses, Susan will deliver an entertaining and informative discussion to address what these scams involve. Don't let your clients fall prey to these scammers. Lastly, throughout the course, she will share interesting case stories and the consequences of committing such fraud.
Publication Date: December 2025
Topics Covered
- - Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts
- - Foreign Individual Retirement Arrangements
- - Foreign Captive Insurance
- - Monetized Installment Sales
- - COVID-Related Fraud
- - Office-in-Compromise Mills
- - Anonymous Solicitations
- - Spear Phishing
- - Hidden Offshore Accounts & Digital Assets
- - High-Income Non-Filers
- - Abusive Syndicated Conversation Easements
- - Abusive Microcaptive Insurance Arrangements
Learning Objectives
- - Recognize the Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
- - Recognize how to educate Clients to Avoid Falling Prey to Scammers
- - Recognize the Consequences of Participating in a Tax Scam
Level
Basic
Instructional Method
Self-Study
NASBA Field of Study
Marketing (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
Instructors
Aaron Coleman
Results-focused, savvy professional with a successful career that includes progressively challenging roles leading HR operations across diverse industries. Instrumental in driving critical talent management strategies that support acquisition and retention of high performing employees to boost organizational productivity and potential. Recognized as vital contributor to new programs and projects, while serving as a trusted advisor to leaders and a motivating influence on staff.
Christine Hollinden
Growing up in a family of six kids, Christine Hollinden, CPSM knew how to stand out at an early age. Now, as founding principal of Hollinden | professional services marketing, she’s passionate about helping services firms distinguish themselves from the pack. Her energetic and forward-thinking approach has earned her status as a sought-after speaker on marketing topics. Dedicated to the industry, she served as an adjunct professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas for over ten years and currently teaches social media for business in the Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Education at Rice University. When she’s not helping firms build their brand and drive business development, you’ll find her perfecting her swing on the golf course.