Federal Tax Law

Description:

You and your clients face unique challenges today regarding how you record and report retirement income. This course will help you understand the reasons for taxpayer confusion, develop strategies to help your clients, calculate reportable income, and use the proper forms correctly. We will look at the changes enacted through the SECURE Act and the SECURE Act 2.0. In addition, we’ll give you some tools for explaining the plan to your clients as well as understand the applicable rules and planning strategies.

Last Revision: April 2024

Description: What should tax preparers know regarding the reporting of foreign financial accounts? This course offers historical background pertaining to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and account reporting. In addition, the course focuses on the preparation process for the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets.

Revision Date: February 2023

Description: As a knowledgeable tax preparer, you can be an especially valuable resource for non-US citizens, since they are individuals who often have had less experience with the US tax system compared to US citizens. This contains content for both resident and nonresident aliens. However, since resident aliens are generally subject to the same tax filing rules as US citizens, we’ll look at more comprehensive content on nonresident alien filers.

Description:

The SECURE Act 2.0 contains a wide range of provisions that become effective over several years designed to encourage retirement savings, help ensure the sufficiency of retirement funds, bring additional clarity and transparency to retirement plan rules, and increase federal revenue. This course will discuss the various provisions of the Act, beginning with those provisions that are immediately effective and followed by those that become effective in subsequent years. Appropriate context is added to facilitate understanding of the pre-enactment environment and the impact of the legislative changes. Revision Date: April 2024

Description: Is your client selling their home? Is the home a primary or secondary residence, a business or rental? Are there short-term or long-term gains or losses to calculate? The various rules that apply to the sale of a home are explained in this course, along with details on proposed legislation that may affect tax years 2023 and beyond.

2 CPE credits.

Last Revision: April 2025

Description: How did Social Security become the program that exists today? Which benefits are offered by the program? What are the implications when preparing tax returns? What are some common related financial planning considerations? This course helps tax professionals better understand the scope of the Social Security program, as well as how it affects their clients.

Revision Date: April 2024

Description: Why does basis matter for a shareholder in an S Corporation? The ability of the shareholder to calculate deductions involving the corporation on a personal tax return is limited by the taxpayer’s basis in the corporation. This webinar discusses how to properly document S corporation basis in order to support losses and deductions claimed on shareholder’s individual returns.

Last Revision: July 2024

Description: BUNDLED COURSES! So many ways to structure a business – so many tax implications. Whether your clients are a corporation, an S corp, or a partnership, we’ve got you covered. We’ll give you background on the various structures, some key tax implications, and guidance on how to complete the right forms and schedules.

Buying these three courses as a package will also save you money! Buy all three together and save $12 off the regular price!

Total of 6 CPE credits.

Description: BUNDLED COURSES! Sometimes things go wrong, either by mistake or intention. In these courses you’ll learn about all the things that can go wrong with a tax return, including criminal activity. You’ll find out how to fix some of the issues. And you’ll know how to help your clients if IRS collections are necessary.

Buying these three courses as a package will also save you money! Buy all three together and save $10 off the regular price!

Total of 5 CPE credits.