This webinar will provide tax advisers and professionals with tools and practical knowledge to reconcile complex Schedule K-1s for publicly traded partnerships (PTPs) and master limited partnerships (MLPs), using sample K-1 information from complex oil and gas partnership footnotes and disclosures a... Read More

This webinar will review Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, and demonstrate how tax advisers can and should utilize the information provided and reported on a taxpayer's return to identify financial planning opportunities for taxpayers. Our Financial Planning Specialist will discuss the c... Read More

This course will give tax advisers a thorough look at the tax implications of buying and renting vacation properties. Understanding how to maximize deductions for vacation homes, selling strategies, and the impact of legislation on these properties can make them worthy investments. Our panel of expe... Read More

This webinar will explore the tax implications of the income and expenses incurred by influencers and name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements. Our panel of veteran tax experts will review the types of income received and expenses incurred by these individuals and discuss the tax consequences of e... Read More

This webinar will guide tax professionals through the Tax Court process. Our panel of federal tax controversy and litigation experts will disclose the criteria for filing a Tax Court petition, the steps in the Tax Court process, and the imperative deadlines taxpayers must meet to successfully resolv... Read More

This webinar will examine the ethical implications of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) for tax and accounting services. Our panel of ethics experts will discuss how AI is used to improve workflow and how this usage creates ethical concerns that practitioners must prepare for now. Read More

This webinar will explain the latest online options available to tax professionals at the IRS. Our panel of tax specialists will walk preparers through the registration process, submitting power of attorneys, and requests for transcripts at the IRS site, as well as point out missteps to avoid to exp... Read More

This webinar will explain the Internal Revenue Service's new Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP), subtly introduced by the IRS in June 2024. Our panel of seasoned tax controversy attorneys will discuss the current three-step process that includes preclearance, provide examples of applications, and po... Read More

This course will provide tax advisers with a thorough and practical guide to navigating Section 469, the passive activity loss (PAL) limitation rules, calculating PAL amounts, and PAL carryforwards. The panel will discuss the separate calculations required and describe the interrelationship between... Read More

This webinar will provide tax professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the available IRS alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques. Our astute panel of tax controversy experts will offer procedural and strategic insights into resolving disputes with the IRS efficiently and effective... Read More

This webinar will explore the exponential growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and its application in tax and accounting firms. Our panel of technology experts will guide practitioners through practical applications of AI and ChatGPT and explain how its growth will impact the profession in the fut... Read More

This webinar will outline the expiring individual and business provisions under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA). The panelist will discuss the impact of the Act, planning for their withdrawal, and the probability that these lucrative benefits will be extended. Read More

This webinar will walk tax advisers through an IRS examination from its beginnings to its resolution. Our knowledgeable tax attorney will explain the best steps, from receipt of the IRS letter to handling the audit and potentially appealing unreasonable decisions. Read More

This webinar will describe the basic principles of mindfulness and how tax professionals can use these to provide focus, efficiency, and a better state of being throughout the year. Our Mindful-CPA and coach will introduce CPAs and tax advisers to mindfulness and its application specifically to thei... Read More

This course will address tax considerations for aircraft purchase and use. Purchasing an airplane has provided substantial tax savings in the past. The panel will discuss the recent IRS initiative targeting the personal use of airplanes, the final regulations under Section 274(l) for transportation... Read More

This webinar will analyze many opportunities to lower federal income tax that are often overlooked and misunderstood but that taxpayers and tax professionals should routinely consider. Our panel of federal tax veterans will provide explanations and examples for elections, deductions, and other tax p... Read More

This course will discuss strategies for real estate professionals, agents, and investors. The release of final Section 199A regulations provided guidelines for the 20 percent QBI deduction and Notice 2019-38 provided a safe harbor that qualifies rental real estate to be treated as a trade or busines... Read More

This webinar will review several of the most influential tax cases of all time. Our panel of astute tax controversy attorneys will highlight the original decisions' pertinent aspects, review current rulings citing these cases, and explain how these decisions should and do apply to current tax matter... Read More

This webinar will examine the pros and cons of outsourcing tax return preparation. Our experienced panel will cover the differences between domestic and offshore assignments, required and ethical disclosures, data security concerns, and other problematic issues. Read More

This course will review the IRS' latest campaign targeting upper-income taxpayers associated with flow-through entities and private foundations. Our audit experts will discuss the state of the current initiative and explain how to handle the IRS examination itself. Read More

This webinar will analyze IRS requirements for valuations and appraisals. Our panel of financial analysts will compare scenarios in which appraisals are required with those in which they can bolster tax planning strategies for charitable contributions, business succession, and estate and gift tax. Read More

This webinar will cover critical policies and procedures that firms providing tax services must have in place to ensure compliance with the FTC and IRS guidelines, circumvent data security breaches, and avoid related sanctions. Our authoritative panel of veteran tax advisers will describe cybersecur... Read More

This course will discuss Circular 230 concerns regarding ethical encounters facing tax professionals, including how current norms impact the profession. The panelist will examine best practices to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. Read More

This webinar will equip accounting firms with the knowledge and tools to successfully provide client accounting and advisory services (CAAS). Our panel of CAAS experts will address the key elements of implementing and strengthening these services, including understanding client needs, developing spe... Read More

This course will explain the unique aspects of tax return preparation and planning for members of the clergy. Our panel will cover the treatment of earnings by ministerial employees, including employment by a congregation, retirement income, Social Security, gifts, and housing allowances. Read More

This webinar will review the duty of consistency doctrine (DOCD) for tax professionals and advisers. Our veteran panel will walk through common scenarios encountered by tax preparers and explain acceptable resolutions for prior inconsistencies in these situations. The resolutions could include amend... Read More

This course will provide tax advisers and professionals with the tools needed to accurately reconcile complex Form K-1 for hedge funds and other alternative investments. Read More

This course will enable new and seasoned tax professionals to perform tax research more efficiently. The presenters will identify reliable and accessible internet resources available to facilitate the performance of tax research. They will also explain the fundamentals of documenting a tax research... Read More

This course will explain the many types of notices issued by the IRS, including how to respond to each appropriately, how to properly request abatement of penalties charged, and current IRS responses to abatement requests. Read More

This course will provide tax advisers and professionals with an advanced guide to navigating the IRS appeals process. The panel will go beyond the basics to offer an in-depth guide to leveraging the appeals process to challenge not only assessments but also collections proceedings. The webinar will... Read More

This webinar will review the three basis statutes of limitations for taxes: the IRS assessment statute expiration date (AESD), the refund statute expiration date (RSED), and the collection statute expiration date (CSED). Our federal income tax expert will explain the critical nature of each date and... Read More

This course will provide welcomed tax advice for practitioners, board members, and owners participating in or advising homeowners' associations (HOAs). The panelist will help advisers understand the three filing considerations HOAs should consider annually, historical precedents relative to HOAs, an... Read More

This course will focus on issues to consider when taxpayers relocate or consider relocating to other states. Purchasing a house in a state is not sufficient to create residency. Avoiding dual residency may be more critical than establishing residency in the new state. Listen as our experts explain h... Read More

This webinar will discuss tax issues specific to authors and self-publishers of tangible and digital works. Our panel of seasoned tax professionals will provide explanations for handling sales tax, royalties, inventory, self-employment tax, and business formation for authors. Read More

This webinar will discuss the differences between tax preparers and tax advisers and will focus on moving from the former to the latter. Our influential speaker will guide tax practitioners through the process of enhancing tax services provided to current and potential clients. Read More

This webinar will address relief provisions available to salvage missed deadlines and elections. Our panel of tax specialists will pair commonly missed tax deadlines and elections with IRS relief that is available to mitigate the related penalties and tax consequences of these oversights. Read More

This course will cover the differences between real estate dealers, investors, and professionals, as well as the tax consequences of each classification. The panel will cover the current IRS challenges, the 199A deduction, and investing in opportunity zones for real estate ventures. Read More

This webinar will discuss recognizing and handling sensitive IRS examinations, known colloquially as eggshell audits, for CPAs and tax advisers. Our panel of seasoned tax attorneys will address factors that can turn an IRS exam into a criminal investigation, signs that your client may be targeted fo... Read More

This course will provide tax advisers and professionals with a discussion of IRS exam hotspots. It will outline practical strategies for responding to unfavorable IRS audit results, including requesting audit reconsiderations, navigating the IRS appeals process, and the litigation options available.... Read More

This course will focus on issues to consider when taxpayers relocate or consider relocating to other states. Purchasing a house in a state is not sufficient to create residency. Avoiding dual residency may be more critical than establishing residency in the new state. Listen as our experts explain h... Read More

This webinar will give a first-hand look at how the Internal Revenue Service selects tax returns for audit. Our IRS veteran will provide insights into the different levels of IRS examinations, appropriate responses, and how to avoid the expansion or escalation of an audit. Read More

This webinar will explain steps tax preparers can take to ensure they meet the IRS' due diligence requirements for claiming taxpayer credits and benefits, including the American Opportunity Tax Credit, Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Head of Household Filing status. Our panel of IRS exam... Read More

This course will identify what actions could make a tax return preparer the target of an IRS investigation. Our authoritative panel will discuss situations that may result in fraud referrals and review current and notable cases against tax return preparers to provide steps tax professionals can take... Read More

This course will explain how to determine whether proceeds from a legal settlement are taxable to a recipient and deductible by a payee. The panelist on the taxation of damage awards and payments will discuss how to analyze settlement agreements for tax consequences and relevant cases concerning the... Read More

This course will explain the payment alternatives offered by the IRS that are available to taxpayers to help resolve IRS debt. Our panel of debt resolution experts will cover applying for installment agreements and offers in compromise (OICs) and discuss which taxpayers are the best candidates to es... Read More

This course will discuss the IRS' newly created Office of Promoter Investigation established to combat abusive tax avoidance transactions. Our panel of tax litigators will prepare tax professionals and taxpayers for these audits and offer steps that taxpayers can take to mitigate chances of selectio... Read More

This course will discuss the IRS' recent campaign to bring high-income non-filers into compliance. Our panel of income tax experts will cover bringing these taxpayers into compliance, minimizing penalties and consequences of noncompliance, and handling the complexities of these IRS examinations. Read More

This course will explain when tax practitioners must or should file disclosure statements with a tax return. Our filing experts will provide examples of reportable transactions requiring disclosure and tax positions warranting disclosure statements for positions taken that could be considered contra... Read More

This course will explain the critical tax statutes of limitations relative to filing income tax returns, filing refund claims, and IRS debt collections. There are many times practitioners welcome the tolling of a statute. Our experts will explain what does and does not extend these statutes and basi... Read More

This course will explain the many ways to obtain relief for missed, late, or retrospective tax elections after tax reform. Our authoritative panel will cover the types of relief available, applying for relief, and when an adviser should include Form 8275 or 8275-R with a tax return. Read More

This course will provide tax advisers with insights on handling IRS audits from inception to resolution, including responding to IDRs (information document requests), extending the statute, working with newly titled Independent Office of Appeals, and litigating unresolved issues. The panel will revi... Read More

This course will provide tax preparers and advisers with the knowledge needed to protect sensitive client data and their computer systems and comply with the new IRS data security requirements. Read More

This course will enable new and seasoned tax professionals to perform tax research more efficiently. Our panel of experts will identify reliable and accessible internet tools and sites available to facilitate the preparation of returns and tax research. They will also explain the fundamentals of res... Read More

This course will outline tax planning opportunities for taxpayers in the highest tax bracket. Tax reform brought new planning opportunities for high-income earners along with the new, slightly lower, 37% tax bracket. These strategies along with existing techniques can be implemented to lessen the ta... Read More

This course will offer insights to tax practitioners advising taxpayers who cannot pay or are behind on their tax obligations to the IRS. Our panel of experts will explain penalty abatement and mitigation procedures, the applicable statutes of limitation, collection alternatives and the new offers i... Read More

This course will address several ways to transfer wealth to children, and how children's earned and unearned income is taxed. Transferring wealth to children is often referred to as income-shifting. The panel will discuss various vehicles to transfer assets to the next generation, including custodia... Read More

This course will update tax practitioners and taxpayers on the latest developments for reportable transactions. Reportable transactions include five types of transactions, most notably, listed transactions and transactions of interest (TOI). Accurately reporting these, and clients participating in t... Read More

This course will provide tax advisers with a practical guide to calculating and reporting alternative minimum tax (AMT) for individuals, and planning strategies to minimize the impact of the AMT. The panel will discuss the changes to the AMT regime included in tax reform and detail specific steps to... Read More

This course will offer an in-depth evaluation of the "winners and losers" of the tax reform law, one year after its passage. The panel will offer planning tools to take advantage of the more advantageous terms in the bill and mitigate potential tax issues caused by some of the problematic provisions... Read More

This course will guide tax advisers to individuals and closely held businesses on how to mitigate the impact of the tax reform law limitation on the deductibility of state and local taxes on a taxpayer's federal income tax return. The panel will outline various states' actions to try to work around... Read More

This course will provide tax advisers and compliance professionals with a thorough and practical guide to navigating the IRS offer-in-compromise (OIC) procedures, detailing the three types of OIC submittals available to taxpayers. The panel will focus on using the OIC program to preserve taxpayer ri... Read More

This course will provide tax advisers and professionals with an advanced guide to navigating the IRS appeals processes. The panel will go beyond the basics to offer an in-depth guide to leveraging the appeals process to challenge not only assessments, but also collections proceedings. The webinar wi... Read More

This course will provide tax advisers and compliance professionals with a thorough and practical guide to claiming deductions or credits under the "claim of right" doctrine of Section 1341 of the Internal Revenue Code. The panelist will detail the requirements for evaluating and claiming tax benefit... Read More