Seismic changes in tax legislation is currently taking place, and the well-informed tax practitioner will want to attend this eight hour program in order to stay abreast of these developments.  This program will cover new court decisions, recent IRS publications, and the latest tax legislation that will impact individuals.  The remaining time will be spent on IRS procedure and other issues. This course will provide a concise look at the hottest topics affecting every tax practitioner.

Who should Attend:  This course is suitable for tax and finance executives, directors, managers and staff, CPAs, CAs Enrolled Agents, accountants, attorneys and business/financial advisors who work with and advise individuals that have tax implications.  All public practice tax professionals will benefit from this timely and insightful seminar.

Learning Objectives:

• Become familiar with recent court cases and Treasury publications affecting business entities.
• Acquire a working knowledge of recent changes to IRS procedure.
• Become conversant of recently issued tax court opinions and their implications to taxpayers.
• Know the status of upcoming tax legislation and how it might affect clients.

Program Content:

• Trade or Business v. Investment
• Charitable Contributions
• Conservation Easements
• Gifts
• Litigation Payments
• Taxability of Disability Payments
• Tax Shelters
• Alimony
• Substantiating Business Expenses
• Other Issues
• Retirement Plans
• IRAs
• Medical Deductions
• Dependency Deductions
• Cancellation of Indebtedness
• Income Earned Abroad
• Cryptocurrency