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A Deep Dive into State and Local Tax TopicsUnlock the secrets of effective state and local tax strategies with our comprehensive SALT Mastery Series! Elevate your expertise, stay ahead of legislative changes, and gain practical insights tailored for tax professionals. Join us for an in-depth exploration of advanced techniques, guided by industry-leading experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to master the complexities of SALT and transform your tax practices. Sign up today and take the first step towards becoming a SALT expert! There are 10 courses in the bundle. Each course is a stand-alone topic. If you miss one in the series, no worries! Purchase individual courses or purchase the SALT Mastery Series bundle and save up to $150!

This comprehensive Trust & Estate Mastery Series is designed to equip CPAs, tax preparers, and fiduciary professionals with a complete understanding of trust taxation—from the basics of trust structure and document interpretation to advanced concepts like Distributable Net Income, complex trust elections, and the taxation of specialized trusts. Sign-up today and take the first step towards becoming a Trust & Estate expert!There are 10 courses in the bundle. Each course is a stand-alone topic. If you miss one in the series, no worries! Purchase individual courses or purchase the Trust & Estate Mastery Series Bundle and save up to $150!

This introductory half-day Oregon and State & Local Taxation program is authored and instructed by Kimberly Lohr, Principal, Aprio, Lake Oswego, who is recognized for her extensive national expertise and instruction skills in this arena. You will gain an understanding of nexus, and nexus requirement for apportionment and different methods for different businesses. Learn the difference between apportioned and allocated income, as well as how business/nonbusiness income is determined. You will also learn how each of the factors for property, payroll, and sales are calculated.

This intermediate half-day Oregon and State & Local Taxation program is authored and instructed by Kimberly Lohr, Principal, Aprio, Lake Oswego, who is recognized for her extensive national expertise and instruction skills in this arena. You will obtain a brief overview of the basics followed by an intermediate dive into a variety of pertinent topics. Learn about economic nexus issues, nexus study/voluntary disclosure as well as pass-through ownership & nexus. The U.S. Supreme Court nexus decision in Wayfair will also be addressed. Additionally, you will learn about Public Law 86-272, cloud computing, reporting an RAR, IRS & state communications, unclaimed property, state updates, City of Portland, Multnomah County & Metro and Oregon, California, and Washington. This is a companion to the four-hour "Oregon and State & Local Taxation - The Basics" program and may be taken in conjunction with or as an independent program.

With different tax rates for individuals and trusts, tax planning takes on more importance. New legislation increases the importance of generating new ideas for financial planning and saving for retirement. The purpose of this course is to explore practical tax-planning ideas that practitioners can use to assist clients with their needs. This course is crucial for CPAs who are looking for good ideas that can save clients money! Continually updated for legislative developments.NOTE: This course qualifies for IRS CE (PTIN) credit. To receive IRS CE credit, please email your PTIN to profdev@orcpa.org at the end of the course. Surgent will report credit at the end of each quarter.If you have questions, you can contact Professional Development at 503-641-7200, ext. 3 or email profdev@orcpa.org.

This comprehensive case-driven training is designed to get the accountant up to speed quickly in the area of basis calculations and distribution planning for the owners of pass- thru entities (i.e., S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies (LLCs)). The cornerstone of this course is the line-by-line analysis of the Schedule K-1s and how it affects the basis calculations.

The Ultimate Toolkit for Junior Tax Staff The 2026 AICPA Tax School Level 1 content will help you establish core skills and expand practical tax knowledge, including key issues surrounding recent changes to taxation of pension plans and IRS distributions, Medicare payroll tax, NIIT, S corporation distributions, items affecting shareholder basis, passive activity loss rules and much more. This 4-day experience includes five complete courses and covers key areas to ensure early-career tax professionals are well prepared to begin their careers and support their firms. Individual Tax Fundamentals Tax Fundamentals of LLCs and Partnerships S Corporations: Key Issues, Compliance, and Tax Strategies Capitalized Costs and Depreciation Taxation of Property Transactions IRS CE: Approved Note: This tax school level 1 is also offered Nov. 16-19, 2026 with an early registration discount of $250 when purchased by Oct. 26, 2026. OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.

There have been several changes in Oregon law, as well as changes in the federal law that impact estate planning in Oregon. The speakers will unwind the complicated changes in the law and address the nuances that affect proper planning for Oregon clients and their families.

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We'll take a deep dive into a broad array of tax strategies covering a broad range of strategies including reasonable compensation, cost of converting a C corporation to an S Corporation, how to fix inadvertent S corporation terminations, creating shareholder basis through loans, exit strategies for owners, maximizing the section 199A deduction, and important considerations for preserving S corp status when a shareholder dies.

The Ultimate Toolkit for Mid-Level Tax Staff The 2026 AICPA Tax School Level 2 expands the depth and breadth of your staff's tax knowledge through a series of courses designed to strengthen your firm and accelerate professional growth. This 3-day experience includes four complete courses covering key areas to equip staff with the confidence and skills to work more independently and take on greater responsibility. Advanced Tax Planning S Corporations Advanced Taxation Partnerships & LLCs Tax Planning for Small Businesses Estate & Trust Primer Some sessions IRS CE approved OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.

Join leading experts and fellow CPAs at this year’s Estate & Trust Conference, where we’ll dive into the complex and constantly evolving landscape of trust planning, wealth transfer strategies, and key compliance issues. This comprehensive program will equip you with up to date insights on federal developments, multi state considerations affecting practitioners in Washington and Oregon, and the latest guidance shaping estate and trust practice here in Oregon. Whether you’re navigating intricate tax questions or advising clients on long term planning, this conference delivers the practical knowledge and forward looking perspectives you need to stay ahead. New Location: This year's conference will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton - Washington Square, Tigard. We encourage in-person attendance to maximize engagement, interaction, and networking. If you're unable to attend onsite, a live webcast option is available.CLE-OR: Pending ApprovalCFP: Pending Approval A special thank you to the members of the Estate Planning Project Committee for developing the 2026 conference. And thank you to Vision Capital Management, 1st Choice Advisory Services, and HelloCare - 2026 Gold Sponsors of the Estate & Trust Conference.                           

Join leading experts and fellow CPAs at this year’s Estate & Trust Conference, where we’ll dive into the complex and constantly evolving landscape of trust planning, wealth transfer strategies, and key compliance issues. This comprehensive program will equip you with up to date insights on federal developments, multi state considerations affecting practitioners in Washington and Oregon, and the latest guidance shaping estate and trust practice here in Oregon. Whether you’re navigating intricate tax questions or advising clients on long term planning, this conference delivers the practical knowledge and forward looking perspectives you need to stay ahead.CLE-OR: Pending ApprovalCFP: Pending Approval A special thank you to the members of the Estate Planning Project Committee for developing the 2026 conference. And thank you to Vision Capital Management, Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Estate & Trust Conference.

This course provides an advanced analysis of Schedule A planning strategies in a post-TCJA environment. Participants will examine the SALT deduction limitation, alternative minimum tax (AMT) interactions, charitable contribution timing, and medical expense planning. Through real-world examples, the course emphasizes how to optimize itemized deductions using bunching strategies, state tax workaround considerations, and timing techniques for high-income taxpayers.

There has never been a greater opportunity to leverage technology tools to automate your tax services. This course will provide specific examples of how you can use AI (artificial intelligence) based tools to complement your tax planning, research and compliance services. You will learn how to leverage AI to automate the collection and organization of client data, the engagement management process, tax research and enhance client advisory services with AI tools.

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Although the Inflation Reduction Act increased the IRS budget, Congress continues to battle about whether this funding will be continued. The IRS began replenishing its workforce with the additional funding only to have to terminate workers or lay them off due to mandated federal workforce reductions. The IRS trains its audit workforce by examining the tax returns of individuals and small businesses. As the IRS continues to examine tax returns, Accounting, Tax, and Financial Professionals need clients to understand the need for documentation and procedures to substantiate what IRS examiners are pursuing. Learn the high audit risk areas and ways to help clients survive an IRS audit with little or no change. It is critical for Accounting, Tax, and Financial Professionals in public accounting to understand the risk to clients and to themselves in tax return preparation and planning since the IRS continues to increase its audit coverage and is examining more taxpayers than it has in the recent past.NOTE: This course qualifies for IRS CE (PTIN) credit. To receive IRS CE credit, please email your PTIN to profdev@orcpa.org at the end of the course. Surgent will report credit at the end of each quarter.If you have questions, you can contact Professional Development at 503-641-7200, ext. 3 or email profdev@orcpa.org.

Social Security seems poised for changes in benefits and eligibility age. The leading edge of the baby boomer generation has already reached retirement age. Financial and tax planners can expect increased demand for strategies that dovetail Social Security with other retirement and estate planning objectives. This course provides tax and financial planning professionals with both the background information on the Social Security system and the strategies clients will need in dealing with Social Security, and the myriad other related retirement planning issues.

Navigate the complex world of Form 990 and discover how its structure, definitions and disclosures shape public perception and regulatory oversight. Gain a clear understanding of the form's core components, the triggers for its schedules and the key terms every preparer must know. Learn how to identify data sources within an organization, manage sensitive disclosures and guide board members in understanding what the completed form communicates. Gain the clarity and confidence needed to complete Form 990 accurately and effectively. OSCPA has partnered with the Minnesota Society of CPAs for this event.

Required minimum distributions (RMDs) from employer retirement plans and IRAs must be made or steep penalties will be incurred. Planning opportunities exist in certain situations to minimize distributions. Also, special rules exist for inherited retirement funds. Your clients depend on you to help them navigate the rules regarding required minimum distributions and the taxation of distributions. This course addresses compliance issues and planning opportunities regarding required minimum distributions. NOTE: This course qualifies for IRS CE (PTIN) credit. To receive IRS CE credit, please email your PTIN to profdev@orcpa.org at the end of the course. Surgent will report credit at the end of each quarter.If you have questions, you can contact Professional Development at 503-641-7200, ext. 3 or email profdev@orcpa.org.

Stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving tax landscape with our mid-year technical update. The first half of 2026 has already delivered critical administrative guidance and pivotal court rulings that fundamentally impact tax planning and compliance for individuals and businesses alike. This webcast provides an exhaustive analysis of federal tax developments from January 1, 2026, through the date of the course, ensuring you are equipped with the most current information available.

This intermediate-level course provides a focused review of federal income tax reporting for C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships. Participants will examine key reporting mechanics of Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065, including Schedule K-1 preparation, book-to-tax reconciliation, and entity-level versus owner-level reporting distinctions. Emphasis is placed on common compliance risks, basis considerations, and areas of frequent IRS scrutiny. The course is designed to strengthen accuracy and consistency in business entity return preparation and review.