MICHAEL G. GOLLER, J.D.
PAMELA J. HANSEL, CPA, MST

Learn the Ins and Outs, Tips and Traps of the New 7216 Use and Disclosure of Taxpayer Information Rules
On January 1, 2009 the 7216 regulations go into effect.  These regulations will change how tax practitioners do business.  They significantly restrict the use and disclosure of information received from a tax client.  Further, a violation of Section 7216 is a crime.  Thus, there is nothing light or dismissive about this very serious topic.
 
This two-hour audio on Tuesday, January 6th provides a practical and useful examination of the new rules on use and disclosure of taxpayer information.  Presented by seasoned tax practitioner, Michael G. Goller, J.D., this insightful session will explain what is new and different and discuss what these regulations mean to you and your firm.  Goller, an outstanding speaker and presenter, will discuss in detail the ins and outs of these important rules and provide helpful tips and practical suggestions, so you can practice with confidence. 
 
All tax return preparers and accountants and attorneys who advise clients on tax matters will benefit from this hot topic seminar.  The presentation time will include ample opportunity for you to ask your most pressing questions to Mr. Goller on the new use and disclosure regulations. 
 
Program Topics
 
Among the topics Goller will cover are:  

Special Bonus
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About the Speaker
 
MICHAEL G. GOLLER, J.D.
Michael Goller is a shareholder with the law firm, Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He focuses on tax controversy and tax litigation, as well as tax planning for clients ranging from large public corporations to mid-sized, privately-held businesses and their owners. Michael works on behalf of his clients in disputes with the IRS, Department of Justice and various other taxing authorities. An experienced tax attorney and tax litigator, Michael helps his clients navigate the challenges of complex federal and state tax audits, disputes, administrative appeals, trials, and subsequent appeals. He has an impressive track record of both trying cases and negotiating favorable settlements for his clients before trial.  Michael regularly shares and deepens his expertise as a tax litigator through professional speaking and writing. He frequently speaks to professional and business audiences and organizations on issues of tax controversy, tax litigation and tax planning. Michael is a faculty member at the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee's School of Business where he teaches Tax Practice and Procedure in the Graduate Tax Program, and he has authored a number of significant articles and publications, including CCH's Federal Tax Practice and Procedure Course.  
 
PAMELA J. HANSEL, CPA, MST
Pam Hansel is Director of Tax Quality Assurance with Virchow, Krause & Co., LLP, a large public accounting and consulting firm with offices throughout the Midwest.  Pam advises on all aspects of quality related to the firm's tax practice. In her role as Tax Quality Leader, Pam analyzes new legislation and develops firm guidance to respond to such changes.  She establishes all firm tax policy and procedures, designs and executes internal tax inspections, authors tax professional practice updates, and is responsible for engagement letter content for all tax services. Pam is a member of the firm's tax leadership group, the Tax Services Committee, as well as the Professional Practice and Tax Opinion Sub-committees, providing consultation to firm leadership on all matters involving tax quality and risk management. Prior to joining VK, Pam was a tax manager with an international public accounting firm.  Her 15 years of experience includes providing tax consulting services to a wide variety of domestic and multi-national clients. Pam is an adjunct faculty member at Walsh College where she teaches Introduction to Tax and Business Taxation I.  She is a member of the AIPCA, MACPA (Federal Tax Task Force Member and PAC Board Member), Michigan Women's Tax Association, and Inforum (Detroit Women's Economic Club).