About
Learn to Ask for Relief (The Right Way)
Nobody wakes up excited to see an IRS penalty notice—but there are strategies taxpayers can take to limit or abate penalties. On April 22 at 12 PM, join Frost Law Partner Rebecca Sheppard and Robert Norlander of Norlander CPA, PLLC, a former IRS investigator, as they explain how IRS penalty abatement works, when the IRS is open to removing penalties, and how to ask for relief without further complicating the situation.
When
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 · 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Presenters
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Nicole Reisinger
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Rebecca Sheppard
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Rebecca Sheppard, Esq. is a tax attorney and Partner in the tax advisory practice group at Frost Law. She also is the Co Chair of the Pro Bono Committee. Over the last two years, Rebecca has used her background in government practice to work with business clients across the country in helping them secure government funding from PPP, EIDL, and the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). Unlike many other tax professionals, Rebecca has used her tax and legal background to closely follow the legislative changes and relief programs, giving her a thorough understanding of the complexities of how businesses from all industries can maximize their claims for refundable tax credits. Her efforts have allowed her to recover significant refunds for many small and medium-sized businesses around the country.

Rebecca previously worked for the Comptroller of Maryland as a tax attorney in the Hearings and Appeals Section. She conducted administrative hearings, issued binding legal determinations, and negotiated settlement agreements on behalf of the Comptroller of Maryland. Rebecca’s experience both in government and private practice allows her to effectively navigate how businesses can best make tax law work in their favor.
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Robert Nordlander
CPA, CFE, & Former IRS Criminal Investigator (Author & Speaker)
Robert brings 20 years of experience as a special agent with IRS-Criminal Investigation to his boutique forensic accounting and tax resolution firm.
His expertise in complex white-collar investigations allows him to uncover schemes, trace hidden assets and income, and communicate accounting in clear, understandable terms.
In addition to his professional practice, Robert actively educates tax professionals and attorneys in the field of forensic accounting, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to unwind complex financial investigations.
As a former IRS employee, Robert is uniquely qualified to resolve tax problems. He understands the IRS’s power to garnish wages, levy bank accounts, and place liens on property. With Robert as your advocate, you’ll have an expert who knows how to effectively deal with the IRS and protect your best interests.