IRS Penalty Notice Abatement and B-Notice Processing/Backup Withholding Strategies for 2025

IRS Penalty Notice Abatement and B-Notice Processing/Backup Withholding Strategies for 2025

Live Webinar

Webinar Date:  September 9, 2025
Webinar Time:  2:00 pm - 3:40 pm EDT   live
Guest Speaker:   Steven Mercatante
Credit:   CPE 2.00, ATATX 1.50, IRS 2.00
Average Rating: 4.3 / 5

Webinar Details $199

  • Webinar Date: September 9, 2025
  • Webinar Time: 2:00 pm - 3:40 pm EDT   live
  • Webinar Length: 100 Minutes
  • Guest Speaker:   Steven Mercatante
  • Topic:   Taxation and Accounting
  • Credit:   CPE 2.00, ATATX 1.50, IRS 2.00
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Staying compliant with the IRS's evolving information reporting requirements is essential to minimizing costly penalties, avoiding backup withholding missteps, and navigating complex filing rules. This timely and practical webinar will guide you through the latest updates for 2025 related to B-Notice processing, backup withholding, and IRS penalty abatement. As Form 1099 regulations continue to shift, accounting and tax professionals must ensure they are well-versed in properly handling CP2100 B-Notices, understanding the implications of Form 972-CG, and meeting Form 945 reporting obligations.

Led by corporate tax attorney and industry expert Steven D. Mercatante, Esq., this course breaks down the most challenging IRS correspondence and reporting scenarios that CPA's, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Tax departments face. Through plain-English guidance and strategic insights, you’ll gain practical tools for managing TIN mismatches, executing accurate backup withholding procedures, and applying the reasonable cause standard for penalty abatement. Whether you’re new to information reporting or need a 2025 update, this session delivers actionable knowledge to improve compliance and reduce risk.

Topics Covered:
  • B-Notice Processing and Distinctions Between First and Second Notices
  • Backup Withholding: Escrowing, 1099-MISC/NEC, and Form 945 Reporting
  • Strategies for Abating Penalties from Form 972-CG
  • Establishing and Proving Reasonable Cause to the IRS
Your Benefits For Attending:
  • Discover how to process IRS CP2100 B-Notices
  • Learn the difference between a First and Second B-Notice
  • Break down the Backup Withholding process – including a look at escrowing, and associated 1099-MISC/NEC and Form 945 reporting
  • Get IRS Form 972-CG penalty notice abatement strategies
  • Discover the importance of reasonable cause and learn a multi-step process to prove it when seeking to have an IRS penalty abated

This webinar is your opportunity to stay ahead of compliance issues and gain confidence in handling some of the IRS’s most technical notices and penalties. You’ll walk away better equipped to safeguard your organization against costly errors and audits.

Who Would Benefit from this Webinar:
CPA's, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Tax professionals who handle IRS Forms 1099, CP2100, and 972-CG or manage payee TIN compliance processes.

Level: Intermediate
Format: Live webcast
Instructional Method: Group: Internet-based
NASBA Field of Study: Taxes (2 hours)
Program Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None

  • Steven Mercatante

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IRS Credit

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Speakers Performance Based On Past Webinar Survey Results

Average rating

4.3 / 5

This speaker has received a total of 1228 survey responses. Attendees have given an average rating of 4.3 stars out of a possible 5, reflecting on the speakers performance on the following questions.

Overall, how satisfied were you with this presenter?
4.5 Stars
How closely did the presenter follow the schedule?
4.2 Stars

Reviews From Past Webinar Surveys

Our webinars are crafted to deliver exceptional value and insight to business professionals. To ensure we meet and exceed your expectations, we conduct thorough post live webinar surveys. Below, you'll find genuine feedback from attendees, sharing their thoughts on the speaker's performance. These reviews highlight our commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in providing top-tier educational experiences.

John H.
May 8, 2024
3 / 5
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3.0 Stars
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3.0 Stars
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He went over the answers to one of my questions too fast and did not answer my other question leaving me to fulfill my purpose for attending by other means.

Susan M.
May 2, 2024
4 / 5
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no comments

Linda S.
May 2, 2024
3 / 5
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3.0 Stars
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3.0 Stars
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It was very frustrating to have his audio give out, and that I'm sure is why time went over. I know that this is a boring subject but maybe something can be done to not make me want to go to sleep.

Sharon J.
May 2, 2024
4.5 / 5
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4.0 Stars
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5.0 Stars
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The training was informative and helpful

Evan P.
May 2, 2024
3 / 5
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4.0 Stars
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2.0 Stars
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It was kind of hard to stay engaged with semi constant technical difficulties of the presenter, but I understand that things happen. So its not big deal

Shatina W.
May 2, 2024
5 / 5
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5.0 Stars
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Steven Mercatante exceeded the expectation, even when connection was lost he easily picked up where he left off and pace was great!

Merry M.
May 2, 2024
1.5 / 5
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1.0 Stars
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This is one of the more disappointing seminars I have taken from Aurora Training. There were repeated audio problems, and in the first hour there was too much time spent on about the first 6 pages of the handouts, which set us behind for the entire seminar. After the last polling question, I never heard any more until it was over, so I'm not sure if he skipped the rest or if it was audio problems again. Disappointing.

Angelina N.
May 2, 2024
2 / 5
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2.0 Stars
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I thought the overview and agenda were very misleading. The detail of what was required for 1099 reporting was not reviewed nor was going in depth into 1099NEC or 1099MISC. I have been an accountant for years and was looking for refresher on MISC- and their relevant boxes and this was included in agenda but not gone over. Presenter said it was for more advanced personnel. Additionally, presenter cut out at least three times.

Dayna D.
May 2, 2024
5 / 5
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Even with the sound issue. I enjoyed the class and was able to learn some valuable information.

George J.
April 25, 2024
5 / 5
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5.0 Stars
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5.0 Stars
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Another good course.
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