ENG2608. Tax Tea with Lemons and Erb (TAX, PRA, EST)

What do you get when you mix a seasoned IRS insider with one of the nation’s top tax writers? A specially brewed “Tea Time” discussion between long-time IRS communications chief Terry Lemons and Forbes columnist Kelly Phillips Erb.

During this chatty and informative session, Lemons and Erb will spill the tea on a fun, wide-ranging session covering everything from insider IRS stories, the latest tax law developments, the state of the media, what really happens in Congress, the best barbeque in the country, and whatever else comes up.

This discussion will feature a unique perspective from Lemons, the former behind-the-scenes guy at the IRS who created the Dirty Dozen tax scams list and launched the agency’s social media program, and Erb, the “Tax girl” famous for her high-profile columns and influential social media work.

Flavoring the conversation will be their different backgrounds and career paths. Lemons began his career as a reporter covering the White House and Congress before joining the IRS and the tax community. Meanwhile, Erb started in tax and law before becoming one of the industry’s top journalists.

Learning Objectives:

• Recall updates and insights on major tax law issues, including H.R. 1, P.L. 119-21, commonly referred to as OBBBA.
• Identify how the IRS operates and approaches for dealing with the tax community, Congress, and the media.
• Recognize the operations of the media and Washington that affect tax policy, tax administration and the work of the tax professional community.