CPE & Event Catalog

How to read and complete Parts II and III for Foreign Tax Credit. Practical tips on how to tackle Parts IV and IX for corporate partners. How to correctly fill out Parts X and XIII for foreign partners. Comprehensive examples for operating. real estate rental. and investment partnerships with filled-in sample forms.

The need for better relationships, credibility, and trust. Lessons from great leaders. Steps to becoming a better leader, a trusted leader.

Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation. Applicable coverage of any basis considerations within any recent tax legislation. Passthrough basis calculations required as attachments to certain individual returns. How Schedule 179 limitations affect basis and how tax-benefit rule is applied. How to calculate basis of inherited qualified and joint tenancy property. Tax basis capital account reporting requirements. Determine how to calculate basis. Understand the effect of stock basis and debt basis and IRS's recent focus on "at-risk basis" for shareholders. Recognize how AAA applies or doesn't apply to S corporations. Discuss loss limitation rules in depth. Understand distributions of cash and property. Learn the detailed rules of Schedule 704 for preventing the shifting of tax consequences among partners or members. Learn to calculate basis under Schedule 704 and for "at-risk" under Schedule 465. Review Schedule 754 step-up in basis rules. Learn to apply the complex rules of distribution of cash vs. property, and the basis treatment of charitable contributions and foreign taxes paid.

Bonus depreciation. Section 179 de minimis deductions.

This fast-paced session is a comprehensive review of newly enacted income tax legislation, issuance of income tax regulations, court cases, IRS notices, revenue procedures and private letter rulings affecting individuals and businesses. Each participant will receive a comprehensive manual with the hottest tax topics including Pat Garverick's Quick Reference Chart. Topics include but are not limited to: Discuss the most recent individual and business income tax legislation passed to date including any TCJA provisions expiring after 2025. Walk through major tax changes to corporations, partnerships and/or individuals and any changes to the income tax forms and other related schedules. Review numerous business income tax provisions including but not limited to the 20% qualified business income (QBI) deduction; changes to NOLs, 461(l) business loss limitations, accounting method changes, depreciation, retirement plans, fringe benefits and entertainment expenses. Brush up on the individual and business income tax rates (e.g., income tax rates, capital gain tax rates, self-employment tax and alternative minimum tax (AMT), 3.8% net investment income tax), Discuss other individual income tax topics and changes to filing status, personal exemptions, itemized deductions, exclusions from income, adjustments to income and income tax credits (e.g., child tax credit and dependent care credit). Walk through changes to IRAs and the NEW final required minimum distribution (RMD) regulations. Review other important IRS audit areas such as basis and at-risk limitations for S shareholders and partners, passive activity losses and real estate professionals and self-employment taxes.

How to distinguish repairs from capital improvements. Partial disposition losses. Deducting removal costs. Depreciating property acquired in a like-kind exchange. Converting nondeductible interest expense into deductible interest expense.

Self-employment tax for rental real estate, including Airbnb's. Taxation of vacation homes including planning to increase deductions and the "Augusta rule." Section 199A for rental real estate.

Overcoming banking industry challenges. Protective strategies against financial market disruptions. Ensuring financial stability for organizational lines of credit.

Common types of real estate professionals. Like-kind strategies. Ordinary income recapture on the sale of real estate. Important considerations in allocating the sales prices of real estate in a written agreement.

Sales tax topics include taxable gross income, the use tax, exemptions, interstate and foreign sales, and special areas including construction activities and information technology. The B&O tax covers includable gross income, deductions, reimbursements, interstate apportionment, credits, and local B&O taxes. Tax administration and audits discusses Washington tax resources, registration, interest, penalties, reducing audit risk, preparing for a tax audit, and tax audit survival.

The latest guidance from the IRS provided through regulations or administrative announcements. Taxpayers that own multiple entities; aggregation rules. Calculating qualified business income. The latest guidance on specified trades or businesses. Taxable income limits on specified service trades or businesses. Maximizing the 20 percent deduction for pass-through entities and Schedule Cs. Accounting for negative QBI. Whether particular tax entities offer a greater. Schedule 199A deduction. Whether the owner of a Schedule E with net rental income can claim the Schedule 199A deduction. A look to the future. Will Schedule 199A survive?

Basis in S corporation stock. Distributions. Compensation planning. Qualified subchapter S subsidiaries. Liquidations, reorganizations, and redemptions. Estate planning and the use of trusts. Section 199A.

Should you become a fractional CFO? Are you an entrepreneur? Steps to take. Steps to avoid. Understanding marketing and branding. Defining your market. Becoming the trusted advisor.

Safeguarding personally identifiable information. Developing a comprehensive written information security plan.

The AICPA Code of Professional Conduct, Washington ethics rules and recent changes, new developments, best practices for CPAs in public accounting and industry, case studies, and Washington administration and enforcement.

Classifying receipts between "income" and "corpus" under the Uniform Principal and Income Act. Calculation of DNI utilizing three different methods, a "forms" method (Schedule B), a "code" method, and a "shortcut" method, utilizing a worksheet of common income and expenses. Proper W-2 preparation and procedures in the year of death. Forgetful fiduciaries of simple trusts. Fluctuating trusts: Simple one year, complex the next. Dividing income in the year of death. Overview of Subchapter J. Form preparation issues: Filing requirements and line-by-line explanations of Form 1041. Taxable income of estates and trusts and expense allocation issues. Specific deductions and miscellaneous itemized deductions. Income in respect of a decedent. The income distribution deduction calculation. Relation of principal and income law to DNI. Understanding how to handle capital gains and losses. Other considerations: Excess deductions on termination. Comprehensive DNI case study, with principal (cost and FMV) and income reconciliation. Comprehensive trust and estate case studies, with filled-in forms.

Incentive Compensation Plans That Incentivize: Incentive plans can influence behavior, but do they effectively drive the performance we desire? This seminar will explore why incentive plans work and why not. We will also discuss challenges like setting limits on incentives and recognizing performance across different divisions. Corporate Governance Best Practices: Balancing financial responsibilities with sound governance and ethical leadership can be challenging, particularly for smaller organizations. We will cover the essential skills for leading with accountability, setting high ethical standards, and engaging effectively with the Board. Developing a Great Internal Audit Department: How can we enhance our Internal Audit department and increase its value? What metrics should we track, and what key elements are essential for success? A modern Internal Audit department pays for itself, and this course will help you maximize its value. Ethical Decisions Making Made Easy: Ethics can be complex, but developing strong decision-making skills is essential in today's pressured environment. This course offers a clear framework for navigating ethical dilemmas, helping you make confident decisions, uphold your integrity and maintain your license. Remember, ethics is not just about meeting requirements; it reflects who we are and our core values.

Control design basics. Areas or segments of an enterprise to control. Controls to reduce risk. Controls to drive operations.

Important new tax cases. Legislative update (including Tax Cuts and Jobs Act extension). New administrative releases including revenue rulings, revenue procedures and notices.

Important new tax cases. Common circumstances that result in S corporation terminations (including how to fix mistakes). A new case from the Tax Court on an S corporation that triggered large gains from constructive distributions. Legislative update (including Tax Cuts and Jobs Act extension). New administrative releases including revenue rulings, revenue procedures and notices.