2025 Income Tax Update

Chris Bird brings over two decades of tax expertise to every session as a dynamic national lecturer specializing in individual income, corporate, and real estate taxation. What sets Chris apart? His rare ability to transform the most complex tax concepts into clear, actionable insights that stick.

With 16+ years as an IRS insider—serving as field agent, branch manager, and training director across Missouri and Illinois—Chris knows the tax code from both sides. As a Certified Financial Planner and enrolled agent with over 20 years of practice, he bridges the gap between regulatory requirements and real-world application.

Chris has educated thousands of CPAs, attorneys, and enrolled agents nationwide through his engaging presentations. His expertise extends beyond the classroom as an editor for the Tax Book and major contributor to the University of Illinois Tax School Manual. For over 15 years, he's been the go-to instructor for Enrolled Agent Examination prep courses across the country.

When Chris speaks, complex becomes simple, and dry material becomes dynamic. His presentations consistently earn rave reviews from professional tax and accounting associations nationwide—because learning tax law shouldn't feel like a penalty.