Wind Down Wednesday | Kwong VS United States | EA Leadership Academy
Tax Aunties Lounge · Wind Down Wednesday

Let's Talk About
the Kwong Decision

A relaxed, no-pressure conversation for EAs, CPAs, and tax professionals. We'll unpack what the Kwong v. United States ruling means, what it doesn't mean, and what you should be paying attention to going forward.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6:00 PM Eastern · 5:00 PM Central · 3:00 PM Pacific
Virtual Event · Free to Attend
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500+ Tax Professionals
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Open Q&A with Our Panel

A Candid Conversation About
What Kwong Means for Your Practice

What Happened in the Kwong Case

We'll walk through the decision in plain language — what the court ruled, why it's generating so much discussion, and how it affects IRS authority over tax practitioners.

How It May Impact IRS Oversight

The ruling challenges longstanding agency authority. We'll talk through what that shift looks like in practice — and what it does and doesn't change for how the IRS regulates practitioners.

Practical Considerations for Your Practice

From client communications to engagement letters, we'll talk through what — if anything — you should be doing differently right now, based on where this ruling stands today.

Questions Practitioners Are Already Asking

We've been hearing a lot from the community. We'll address the most common concerns and scenarios practitioners are navigating in the wake of this decision.

Industry Trends & What May Be Coming Next

The Kwong decision doesn't exist in a vacuum. We'll share what we're watching — regulatory trends, enforcement signals, and what this could mean for the profession going forward.

Open Discussion & Q&A

This is your time. Bring your specific questions, client scenarios, and perspectives. Our panel is here to discuss, not lecture — the conversation is the point.

One of the Most Talked-About Cases
Affecting Tax Practitioners Today

2024
Year of the Kwong ruling — with implications still unfolding
Circular
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Professional standards now operating in new legal territory
Your
Practice
Deserves clarity — not confusion — on where things stand

Whether you're deeply familiar with the Kwong decision or still trying to figure out what it actually means, this session is for you. We're not here to alarm — we're here to give you an honest, grounded conversation with colleagues who are asking the same questions you are.

  • Connect with colleagues who are navigating the same questions and concerns
  • Get practical insights you can actually apply to your practice and client conversations
  • Ask the questions you've been sitting on — no judgment, no pressure
  • Leave with fresh perspectives and new connections in the tax community
  • Stay ahead of the conversation so you're informed, not reactive

Welcome to Tax Aunties Lounge

This isn't a formal training session — and that's the point. Wind Down Wednesday is designed to be a casual professional conversation where tax professionals can learn, ask questions, share perspectives, and connect with colleagues in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.

Show up as you are and join a community of practitioners who take this work seriously — and support each other in doing it well.

Enrolled Agents CPAs Tax Preparers Tax Firm Owners Bookkeepers Aspiring Tax Professionals
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Meet the EA Leadership Academy Instructors

Four working tax professionals — enrolled agents, educators, and practice owners — who built this community because they know what it takes to do this work well.

Katrina L. Martin, EA, CTA, MBA
Katrina L. Martin
Founder · EA Leadership Academy
EACTAMBAAir Force Veteran

Founder of WOW Tax & Advisory Services and WealthFlow365™, Katrina is an enrolled agent and tax strategist who helps entrepreneurs stop overpaying and start building real wealth. She founded EA Leadership Academy to give aspiring tax professionals a clear, practical path to the EA credential — and a practice worth owning.

Leri Lewis, EA, CTRS, NTPI Fellow
Leri Lewis
Founder · EA Leadership Academy
EACTRSNTPI Fellow

With over 30 years in the tax industry, Leri is the owner of Infinity Tax Solutions and a respected educator and advocate within the tax professional community. She serves as Director, Presenter, and Education Coordinator for the Michigan Society of Enrolled Agents and brings deep expertise in IRS and state representation to every conversation.

Valaise Smith, EA
Valaise Smith
Founding Member · EA Leadership Academy
EATax StrategistBBA Finance

CEO of Tried and True Financial Services, LLC, Valaise brings more than two decades of financial services experience to her work as an enrolled agent and educator. She helps entrepreneurs gain clarity and confidence in their numbers — and mentors the next generation of EAs toward exam success and lasting career impact.

Camea Franklin-Daney, EA, MBA
Camea Franklin-Daney
Founding Member · EA Leadership Academy
EAMBAFinancial Educator

With over 20 years of experience in tax compliance, resolution, and small business financial strategy, Camea joined the EA Leadership Academy to give back to the tax community and encourage others to pursue the EA credential. She specializes in the music, media, and creative industries and brings leadership experience from organizations including Scripps Networks and Fiat Chrysler Corporation.

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Senior Tax Practitioner · Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — this Wind Down Wednesday session is completely free for all registered tax professionals. Simply complete the registration form above to secure your spot.
CE credit availability will be confirmed prior to the session. Registered attendees will receive details via email. Register now and stay tuned for updates.
Kwong v. United States is a federal court ruling with significant implications for IRS regulatory authority over tax practitioners. It affects how agencies can exercise power under existing statutes — with direct consequences for how enrolled agents and CPAs are regulated. This session will break it all down in plain, practical terms.
Wind Down Wednesday is designed to be a casual professional conversation — not a formal training session. Our goal is to create space for learning, networking, and sharing ideas with the tax community. Come as you are.
A replay may be made available to registered attendees. That said, we strongly encourage live attendance — the open Q&A is where the most valuable discussion happens, and those moments don't replay the same way.
This session is designed for Enrolled Agents, CPAs, tax preparers, tax resolution professionals, bookkeepers involved in tax preparation, tax firm owners, practice managers, and aspiring tax professionals. If you work in or around the tax profession, this conversation is directly relevant to you.
After you register, you'll receive a confirmation email with your unique webinar link. We'll also send reminder emails at 7 days, 1 day, 1 hour, and 15 minutes before the session. Save the date and check your inbox!
Absolutely — and please do. Open Q&A is a core part of every Wind Down Wednesday. Submit your questions via the chat throughout the session, and our panel will address them during the dedicated Q&A segment. Bring your real scenarios — that's where the most valuable conversation happens.
EA Leadership Academy is a professional education and membership community founded in 2024 by working Enrolled Agents — built for tax professionals who want a real career, not a hustle. The Tax Aunties Lounge is our signature event series where community members gather every Wednesday to learn, connect, and grow.
Don't Miss This Conversation

Bring Your Questions. Bring Your Energy.
Leave With New Connections.

Join us June 17 for a candid, collegial conversation about one of the most talked-about court cases affecting tax professionals today.

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