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Inside Cost Seg: What the IRS Engineer Actually Looks For (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of cost segregation studies from both technical and compliance perspectives, emphasizing what truly distinguishes a high-quality, IRS-defensible report. Drawing from the IRS Cost Segregation Audit Techniques Guide (ATG) and the instructor's experience as a former IRS engineer and Cost Segregation subject matter expert. Participants will gain practical understanding of how to evaluate, perform, and document cost segregation studies. Topics include the fundamentals of cost segregation and depreciation methods, the differences between Section 1245 and 1250 property, and the importance of accurate cost allocations, engineering documentation, and supportable estimates. The course also covers the principal elements of a well-prepared report, common pitfalls that trigger IRS scrutiny, and practical remedies to strengthen study credibility and audit resilience. By the end of this session, tax professionals, engineers, and financial advisors will be equipped to recognize the hallmarks of a quality cost segregation study and avoid costly mistakes in the process. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
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Partnership Essentials: Tax Basis Capital Accounts (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course examines the critical issues and special opportunities facing partnerships and their partners, with a focus on reporting tax basis capital accounts. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
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Federal Tax Update – Individuals (Form 1040)
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
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With the increasing complexity and ever-changing nature of tax laws and issues, today’s accountant needs a one-day update course focusing on individual income tax issues with an emphasis of newly enacted income tax legislation. This comprehensive class will not only review the current Federal individual income tax laws but will also update tax return preparers of new tax forms, changes to existing tax forms, as well as tax planning opportunities and pitfalls. This is a “must-attend” course for all tax practitioners who want to be up to speed quickly and have a successful Federal individual income tax filing season. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
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Surgent's Understanding Corporate Taxation: Formation and Shareholder Compensation (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
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When a new business is formed, there are a lot of questions. What is the most tax-advantageous way to structure the entity? What issues do we need to be aware of? How should owners pay themselves? For corporations, these questions are even tougher since they are regulated so heavily. In this course, we will discuss how new shareholders can form a corporation tax-free. We will also discuss how basis is calculated for the shareholders, including what to do when debt is involved. Finally, we will discuss different ways that shareholders may be compensated and the pros and cons of each.
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The AB5s of Employees and Independent Contractors (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This course explores the tests used to determine whether a worker is properly characterized as an employee or an independent contractor for tax purposes, with a focus on the cost of getting it wrong and possible Section 530 relief. The game changing impact of the Dynamex case and AB5 will also be discussed. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
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Taxation of Business Entities (2.5 hours)
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Online
2.5 Credits
Member Price: $99
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This course will introduce you the different types of business entities and the tax implications of contributions, distributions and earnings, among other topics. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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Taxation of Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs), unique, identifiable digital assets based on blockchain technologies, have become a fast-growing industry. This course will provide a background on how NFTs came into the mainstream marketplace. These materials will assist the practitioner to understand the tax implications of the creation, purchase and sale of these assets. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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2027 Spring Tax Rewind (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Join us for the Spring 2027 installment of the Tax Rewind quarterly webcast series, featuring a practical review of the current tax landscape for practitioners preparing and reviewing client returns.In this webcast, we'll discuss: Practical tax planning considerations for current year returns Key tax practice and procedure updates affecting day-to-day work Recent IRS guidance, trends, and compliance considerations
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Taxation of Judgements and Settlements (2.4 hours)
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Online
2.4 Credits
Member Price: $99
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In the course of legal actions, payments may be made pursuant to a final disposition of a court case or a mutually agreed-upon settlement. This course will cover the tax implications for payments made for personal injury, emotional distress, lost wages, punitive awards, pre- and post-judgement interest, contract claims, among other damages. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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IRAs – Contributions & Distributions for Traditional, Roth, SEP & SIMPLE IRAs
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
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This case-driven training is designed to get the inexperienced accountant up to speed quickly in the most common areas of S-corporation taxation. The cornerstone of this course is the preparation of the Form 1120S using a fairly complex trial balance common to most S corporation income tax returns. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
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Surgent’s Tax Policy Hour With Ken Kies (1 hour)
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Online
1.0 Credits
Member Price: $79
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This program features renowned tax attorney Ken Kies, who has extensive experience in both government and private practice. Drawing on firsthand experience working with the U.S. Treasury Department and as Acting Chief Counsel of the IRS, plus his years advising clients and practitioners in private practice, he provides a unique perspective on how tax legislation, Treasury regulations, IRS guidance, and tax policy translate into practical planning opportunities. Ken's program examines significant current tax developments and their implications for individuals, businesses, and their advisors. Particular attention will be given to emerging tax policy, recent legislative changes, IRS and Treasury guidance, and planning strategies that practitioners should consider in advising clients. Rather than simply reviewing the law, the program focuses on what the changes mean in practice, including how tax professionals can identify opportunities, anticipate potential developments, and incorporate new rules into their tax planning and compliance practices. Participants will benefit from the speaker's insider perspective on the development and administration of federal tax policy, combined with practical insights gained from representing taxpayers and advising businesses. This program provides an experienced insider's perspective on why the tax rules look the way they do, how Treasury and the IRS are likely to interpret them, and what practitioners should be doing about them now.
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New Corporate Transparency Act Developments and Proposed FinCen Reporting Requirements for Real Estate Sellers (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposed a new reporting requirement that went into effect on January 1, 2024. Millions of businesses may have to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report. In a surprise turn of events, the Federal District Court from the Northern District of Alabama ruled on March 1, 2024 in National Small Business United v. Yellen (“NSB”) that the CTA is unconstitutional. This course will discuss the CTA’s provisions and the court’s decision in NSB. Also covered will be future implications for business entities and steps to consider given the recent ruling. We will also discuss recent proposed rulemaking by FinCen with respect to nonfinanced purchases of residential real estate and gratuitous transfers so that businesses can prepare for any additional reporting burdens that might arise. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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Like-Kind Exchanges (2.2 hours)
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Online
2.2 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Please join us for a discussion on like-kind exchanges (LKE), known as one of the last great tax legal “shelters” available to those buying and selling real property. We will be covering the basic structure of a LKE, and ways a taxpayer can utilize qualified third party intermediaries (QI), tenancy-in-common structures including Delaware Statutory Trusts (DST). We will also explore creative solutions to sticky situations a taxpayer may find itself in obtaining replacement property. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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State Tax Nexus: Frequently Awkward Questions (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Award winning discussion leader Mark Hugh discusses both nexus basics and new developments in the dynamic, ever changing world of state income and sales tax nexus. This valuable course answers your frequently asked questions, reviews key factors in examining potential nexus consequences, takes a tour through the rules in states comprising 50% of the US, and identifies free, online multistate resources. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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Basis Calculations & Distributions for Pass-Thru Entity Owners Schedule K-1 Analysis
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
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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. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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Tax Practice Quarterly: Navigating Technology for Tax Practitioners in 2027 (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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The future of tax is being shaped by technology and artificial intelligence (AI). This engaging webcast takes a fresh look at how digital tools and artificial intelligence are: Transforming tax practice Improving efficiency Supporting better decision-making Join us to explore practical applications today and emerging trends that will define tomorrow's tax landscape.
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Partnership & LLC (Form 1065) – Formation to Liquidation
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
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With the increasing complexity and ever-changing nature of tax laws and issues, today’s accountant needs a partnership/LLC course focusing on the hottest tax topics and most frequently encountered issues. This case driven course will deal with both partnership/LLC and partner/member developments addressing the most common, yet complex Federal partnership/LLC issues and problems. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
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Passive Activities & Rental Real Estate Income Tax Issues
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $300
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This comprehensive training is designed to get the accountant up to speed quickly with the complex passive activity loss (PAL) rules that apply to certain investments in trades or businesses and rental activities. The cornerstone of the course is the in-depth coverage of the detailed tax law and regulations applicable to passive activities under IRC §469 and how and when the 3.8% net investment income tax under §1411 applies. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to terri.storer@acpen.com
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Schedule C of Form 1040 (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Many self-employed or sole proprietors find themselves having to navigate Schedule C in reporting business income. While this attachment to Form 1040 seems straightforward on the surface, there are many traps for the unwary. This course is ideal for CPAs, EAs, or other tax professionals. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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The SECURE Act 2.0 – Planning Opportunities for Individuals (1.2 hours)
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Online
1.2 Credits
Member Price: $39
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The Secure Act 2.0 was passed in a flurry of year-end legislation. This one hour program will cover the important changes that individuals need to know about contributions to accounts and new ways of accessing these funds. This course will provide a concise look at these hot topics. **Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com.
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