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Tuesday, December 28, 2021 Live Webcast

The Best Federal Tax Update Course by Surgent (E2112301)

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

Registration: 8:30 AM EST

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8 CPE Credits in TX

OVERVIEW

In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes.

This course features a live instructor and has been specifically designed for the NJCPA.

DESIGNED FOR

Accounting and Finance Professionals who need to know the latest tax law changes in all areas of practice, whether newly licensed or a seasoned professional

BENEFITS

  • Understand the latest enacted tax law changes
  • Understand strategies and techniques to use in light of tax changes
  • Understand current cases and rulings affecting individuals and businesses

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Congressional Budget Reconciliation Process - explore how this powerful legislative tool allows Congress to fast track tax law changes and how it could be used to enact significant tax reforms in the current political climate
  • President Trump's tax proposals - review key components of President Trump's tax agenda, including a tip income exemption, overtime pay relief, Social Security tax exemption, auto loan interest deductibility, SALT deduction modifications, a lower corporate tax rate, restoration of 100% bonus depreciation, immediate R&D expensing, and permanent extension of select TCJA provisions
  • Potential expiration of select TCJA provisions - understand the implications for individual and business taxpayers as key provisions of the TCJA approach sunset dates
  • Tariff policy and implementation - analyze the use of tariffs as a fiscal and trade policy tool
  • Digital assets and tax implications - understand the new Form 1099-DA for reporting digital asset transactions, along with updated IRS guidance on cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and broker responsibilities
  • Artificial intelligence - discover how AI and generative tools are transforming tax practices, as well as how the IRS is leveraging AI to enhance audit selection
  • Form 1099-K reporting requirements - understand the evolving IRS thresholds and rules for third-party payment platforms
  • Sale of Passthrough Entity Interests and Net Investment Income Tax - analyze the tax implications of selling interests in passthrough entities, including relevant examples, and how the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) applies to these transactions
  • The Gig Economy - examine key tax implications for gig workers, including Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification challenges, reporting responsibilities, and the impact of the 2024 Department of Labor Final Rule on worker status
  • Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation
  • Practice aids, including all the numbers applicable for the current year - inflation-adjusted amounts, mileage rates, retirement contributions, and more
  • Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas

COURSE LEVEL

Update

PREREQUISITES

Experience with individual and business clients

ADVANCE PREPARATION

Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with The Best Individual Income Tax Update Course by Surgent.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

  • Qualifies for CFP credit
  • Qualifies for IRS credit

INSTRUCTOR

Susan Smith

Susan Smith, CPA
(4.7)

Surgent Professional Education

Susan Smith manages her own firm specializing in tax planning for individuals and business owners and is also a frequent speaker at tax conferences. Smith was a Senior Manager in the tax departments of Price Waterhouse and Peat Marwick (the predecessor of KPMG). While at Price Waterhouse, she also held the national specialist designation for the real estate and partnership tax practices. During her time at Peat Marwick, Smith led the real estate and tax practices locally. She was an associate adjunct professor at Widener University in the master's taxation program. Her ratings have consistently exceeded 4.7 on a scale of 5.0. Smith is a two-time recipient of the James L. McCoy Discussion Leader of the Year Award for excellence in teaching. And in 2015 and 2016, she received the Surgent Outstanding Discussion Leader Award because of her consistently high evaluations for knowledge and presentation skills. Smith earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an accounting concentration, from the University of Toledo.