Federal Tax Law

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Copy of Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Timebomb You Can Defuse

Copy of Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Timebomb You Can Defuse

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

In this webinar, a retired IRS Criminal Investigation agent shares his insider perspective on the issue of unpaid payroll taxes and the serious implications it can have for your clients. We discuss the statutes guiding the collection of payroll taxes, the possible penalties for unpaid payroll taxes, and how you can help your clients resolve the issues.

Last Revision: February 2024

$36.00 CPE Full Description

Copy of Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Timebomb You Can Defuse

Copy of Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Timebomb You Can Defuse

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

In this webinar, a retired IRS Criminal Investigation agent shares his insider perspective on the issue of unpaid payroll taxes and the serious implications it can have for your clients. We discuss the statutes guiding the collection of payroll taxes, the possible penalties for unpaid payroll taxes, and how you can help your clients resolve the issues.

Last Revision: February 2024

$36.00 CPE Full Description

Disregarded Entities

Disregarded Entities

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: A disregarded entity has many popular uses. It can be used to operate a business owned by a single-person, or may be used to invest in a partnership or S corporation. Whatever the reason an owner chooses to organize and operate a disregarded entity, income earned by a disregarded entity is personally reportable. Learn how you can help your clients navigate this challenging issue.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

DSUE and Form 706

DSUE and Form 706

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: This on-demand webinar is designed for tax professionals seeking best practices for the reporting of DSUE and the planning process for retirement accounts and gifting. Presented by Randy Adams, EA, MSA, and experienced tax preparation instructor since 2011, the session provides valuable insights into topics such as annual exclusions, portability, generation-skipping transfers, and Form 706. This webinar serves as a comprehensive guide for tax professionals who want a thorough understanding of managing assets from trust and estates for their clients.
$18.00 1 CPE Full Description

Education Tax Benefits

Education Tax Benefits

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: This course examines the programs, credits, deductions, and federal income tax treatment of various items that affect saving for and financing an individual’s education.
$72.00 4 CPE Full Description

EITC Due Diligence

EITC Due Diligence

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

This course briefly summarizes the earned income credit rules, examines the common errors committed when claiming the credit, discusses the EIC due diligence requirements imposed on professional tax return preparers, and identifies the sanctions to which preparers and their employers may be subject for a failure to meet expected due diligence requirements.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Employee Retention Tax Credit: From the Cares Act to the IRS Moratorium

Employee Retention Tax Credit: From the Cares Act to the IRS Moratorium

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

Why does the Employee Retention Tax Credit still matter? Two reasons. First, it has been a popular credit that still has implications for employers and taxpayers. Second? Ongoing scams and fraud, and the resulting IRS moratorium. This course provides an overview of the Employee Retention Tax Credit, and provides specific information on IRS efforts to stem the rise of fraud associated with the credit, including imposing a moratorium on ERTC claims, announcing settlement and withdrawal procedures, and the providing educational material on the credit.

Last Revision: April 2024

$18.00 1 CPE Full Description

Erase the Penalty: A Tax Professional's Guide to Abatement

Erase the Penalty: A Tax Professional's Guide to Abatement

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

This on-demand webinar is designed for tax professionals seeking best practices for removing tax penalties on behalf of their clients. Presented by Robert Nordlander, CPA, author, speaker, and former IRS special agent, this session provides valuable insights into the penalty abatement process, common types of penalties, and how abatements can save your clients thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Topics include reasonable cause, estimated tax penalties, and the IRS’s evaluation process for penalty abatement.

Last Revision: May 2025

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Estates and Trusts: Form 1041

Estates and Trusts: Form 1041

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

This course offers a practical introduction to estates and trusts by reviewing their fundamental differences and how these entities are established. Participants will explore the types of trusts, including a summary of special elections. Income tax implications for both estates and trusts will be discussed, along with the specific filing requirements of Form 1041, ensuring you're confident in applying these concepts in real-world tax scenarios.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Expats Tax Preparation

Expats Tax Preparation

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: What should tax pros know about preparing returns for taxpayers who are overseas? This course focuses on tax issues that are relevant to US citizens and resident aliens abroad.

2 CPE credits.

Last Revision: August 2025

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Federally Declared Disasters

Federally Declared Disasters

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: Along with emotional and physical consequences, disasters often have tax consequences for affected taxpayers. You can play an important role in helping your affected clients with the ensuing tax issues. Here we’ll cover tax deadlines following a disaster, benefits from deductions due to losses, and the processes and forms required to report taxable gains.

$18.00 1 CPE Full Description

Foreign Tax Credit

Foreign Tax Credit

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: When a taxpayer owes foreign income taxes and is also taxed by the IRS on the same income, the foreign tax credit (FTC) can be a valuable way to avoid double taxation. Tax preparers can help clients maximize FTC benefits by being knowledgeable about the rules, including qualifying taxes, claiming the FTC on Form 1116 (Individual, Estate, or Trust), and compliance issues. In some cases, the foreign earned income exclusion (FEIE) might be the better option to claim, so this course will also provide a detailed comparison between the FEIE and the FTC.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description