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Rows of engaging booths, mingling anywhere you turn, and conversations that leave you ready for what’s next in the tax professional community. If you’re like us, that’s what you loved about the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum in Chicago.

From July 7 to 9, the TaxBandits team and our sister product, Tax990, explored and enjoyed every moment of the conference, and we’re ready to share our top moments with you!

But first, what is it?

What is IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Chicago? 

IRS Nationwide Tax Forum is an annual IRS outreach event series designed to connect with the tax professional community. Each location features 3 days of expert-led discussions on the latest federal and state tax issues, along with a variety of workshops and seminars.

In addition to this visit to Chicago, the conference will also be held in New Orleans, New York, Orlando, and San Diego this year.

The Best Moments: Connecting with You

We say it every time, but you are always the best part of a conference. Meeting first-time users and long-term clients is a pleasure we look forward to every time, as we hear your experience and ideas directly from you.

Our team shared some laughs, insightful chats, and explored solutions to your needs, making memories every day. 

Some of the best moments were also seeing our users or new faces decked out in TaxBandits swag. Whether you were rocking the tax nerd hat, carrying your conference bounty in our tote bag, or keeping the Chicago sun out of your eyes with sunglasses, everyone pulled off the TaxBandits’ fit.

Growing with Feedback

The other great part of connecting with you? Your feedback!

TaxBandits is committed to your filing success, and that means we want to hear from you about how we are supporting that success and where we could improve. 

This time around, we were deeply encouraged by several attendees who mentioned that our support team is a major reason they work with us. 

From extended hours to everyday support, our team works tirelessly to provide the best possible experience via email, live chat, and phone. Knowing that this dedication is impactful means more than you know. 

Adding more states to our state payroll reporting e-filing support also came up. We were happy to share the current states we support and that we are actively working to add more states. 

So, if your state isn’t supported yet. Don’t worry! More states are on the way.

Our Team’s Favorite Moments

While we work alongside each other every day, conferences provide a unique opportunity for deeper team connection, shared experiences, and an all-around great time.

When asked about their favorite parts of the conference, here’s what our team had to say: 

“Every conference is an opportunity to build new relationships, strengthen existing ones, and hear directly from the people who use TaxBandits every day. We’re grateful for the warm conversations, the kind words from our clients, and the chance to enjoy such a beautiful city along the way!” – Josh

“Being able to learn directly from Internal Revenue Service agents was so valuable to the work we do here at SPAN. I’m excited about how we can use the information we got to move forward providing the best experience possible for our users.”- Josee

“After speaking with hundreds of attendees at the IRS Tax Forum, one thing was clear: organizations are looking for simpler, more efficient ways to stay compliant. I’m excited to continue those conversations and show how we can help make that a reality.” – Morgan

Until Next Time

IRS Tax Nationwide Tax Forum Chicago was amazing in every way. Whether we were connecting with attendees or exploring valuable client feedback, we were reminded of why we love what we do.

Stay tuned for our next conference recap of our experience at Taxposium 2026!

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