IRS offers webinars to help small businesses and other employers answer their tax related questions. Taxpayers can visit IRS.gov anytime for a complete list of these webinars.

Below are the details about two of the agency’s upcoming webinars. These free one-hour webinars help taxpayers understand tax obligations for U.S. citizens working abroad and the Foreign Tax Credit:

An Overview of the Foreign Tax Credit
Date: October 17, 2019, 2 p.m. ET
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This webinar will cover:

• The effect of residency status on U.S. taxation.
  Residency status under U.S. immigration law versus U.S. tax law.
• How to determine an individual’s residency status for U.S. tax purposes.
• Special tax rules that apply to dual-status aliens.

Tax Obligations of U.S. Individuals Living and Working Abroad
Date: October 17, 2019, 11 a.m.
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This webinar will cover:

• U.S. income tax obligations of U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad.
• Requirements for claiming the foreign earned income exclusion.
• Employment tax obligations of U.S. citizens and resident aliens abroad.

Here are some additional details about both webinars:

• Closed captioning is offered.
• All participants who qualify will receive a certificate of completion. Tax pros can earn up to two Continuing Education Credits in the federal tax category.
• People can also email questions to cl.sl.web.conference.team@irs.gov.
• Attendees should log on at least 20 minutes before the start of the webinar. This will allow time for any system checks and trouble-shooting.

IRS Issue Number: Tax Tip 2019-133