CPE + Events Catalog

Answering clients' tax questions accurately and on time is a key challenge for tax practitioners. Through simple, plain language explanations and examples, this course will help practitioners perform tax research more efficiently by describing the structure of the primary sources, highlighting the difference between primary and secondary sources, and describing the steps in the tax research process. OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

Navigating Washington's unique Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax and Sales Tax can be complex, especially when it comes to investment income. This session will provide a deep dive into Washington's tax structure, key compliance considerations, and strategies to manage tax liabilities effectively. Gain insights into taxability of investment income, exemptions, deductions, and audit risks to ensure your clients remain compliant while optimizing tax outcomes. Whether you work with corporations, pass-through entities, or individuals, this session will equip you with the knowledge to tackle Washington's tax challenges with confidence!

CPAs play a key role representing taxpayers in the Magistrate Division of the Oregon Tax Court. The Magistrate Division is designed to be informal, but many taxpayers turn to CPAs to prepare and present their case. Whether you're new to the court or a seasoned representative, hear how to be most effective and get an update on the court's current procedures. Bring your questions!

This is Session 8 in the Trust & Estate Mastery Series. Estates are also taxed under Subchapter J but they are different from trusts, including revocable trusts used for estate administration. In this session you will learn about the deductions and elections that are unique to probate estates, how and when to use the IRC 645 election to treat a revocable living trust as part of an estate, accounting for income in respect of a decedent (IRD), and how to coordinate income and deductions between the final 1040, the estate tax return, and the trust income tax return. This event is part of the Trust & Estate Mastery Series Bundle. There are 10 courses included in the bundle designed to equip CPAs, tax preparers, and fiduciary professionals with a complete understanding of trust taxation—from the basics to advanced concepts. 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! IRS CE-T (Tax Matters): 2 Thank you to Oregon Community Foundation, Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Trust + Estate Mastery Series.

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This is Session 9 in the Trust & Estate Mastery Series. In this session you will learn about Oregon's special estate tax reduction programs for decedent's holding natural resource property. You will learn how these two programs work and how to choose between them based on their requirements and benefits, what qualifies as natural resource property, and the reporting and recapture requirements for each program. This event is part of the Trust & Estate Mastery Series Bundle. There are 10 courses included in the bundle designed to equip CPAs, tax preparers, and fiduciary professionals with a complete understanding of trust taxation—from the basics to advanced concepts. 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! IRS CE-T (Tax Matters): 2 Thank you to Oregon Community Foundation, Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Trust + Estate Mastery Series.

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This course provides a comprehensive framework for navigating the multiple loss limitation regimes applicable to business and investment activities. Participants will learn the correct sequencing and coordination of basis, at-risk, passive activity, and excess business loss rules. The course emphasizes compliance accuracy and planning strategies to maximize allowable losses.

Clients want help with present and future business services. Which tax planning strategies will you provide for your corporate and small business clients? Updated with the latest legislation and IRS guidance on tax reform, this course answers the tough questions and shows you what strategies are best for your clients. We use a case-study approach to explore opportunities for businesses and how the tax practitioner can continue to add value for their clients. Discussions will include traditional and new planning opportunities due to the latest tax legislation, including SECURE 2.0 and related regulations, as well as IRS guidance. OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.

If you have clients who own forestland, this course is for you! In this session you will learn the unique terminology associated with forestry activities, and the various tax provisions that are unique to forestry included in IRC 263A, 1221, 1231, 631(a) and (b), 1012, 1016, and 611. You will learn how to account for depletion, the tax treatment for the sale of standing timber and logs, how to deduct road building costs and reforestation, the impact of the hobby loss rules, taxation of cost share payments, filling out Form T, and how the classification of your taxpayer drives how their timber activities are taxed.

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. *IRS CE-U (Tax Update): 8 *Need IRS CE credit? You must register with the exact name the IRS has on file. You must also have a valid PTIN & LTC/LTP number on file with OSCPA. Click Here to check your account and update your information.

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. *IRS CE-U (Tax Update): 8 *Need IRS CE credit? You must register with the exact name the IRS has on file. You must also have a valid PTIN & LTC/LTP number on file with OSCPA. Click Here to check your account and update your information.

With the increasing complexity and ever-changing nature of tax laws and issues, today's accountant needs a one-day update course focusing on business income tax issues with an emphasis of newly enacted income tax legislation. This comprehensive class will not only review the current Federal business 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 business income tax filing season. *IRS CE-U (Tax Update): 8 *Need IRS CE credit? You must register with the exact name the IRS has on file. You must also have a valid PTIN & LTC/LTP number on file with OSCPA.Click Here to check your account and update your information.

With the increasing complexity and ever-changing nature of tax laws and issues, today's accountant needs a one-day update course focusing on business income tax issues with an emphasis of newly enacted income tax legislation. This comprehensive class will not only review the current Federal business 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 business income tax filing season. *IRS CE-U (Tax Update): 8 *Need IRS CE credit? You must register with the exact name the IRS has on file. You must also have a valid PTIN & LTC/LTP number on file with OSCPA.Click Here to check your account and update your information.

Dive into the essentials of IRAs with this course. We'll go well beyond the basics to cover crucial topics: when to convert traditional IRAs to Roth IRAs, how to minimize tax on conversion, and when clients should recharacterize IRA contributions (and how to recharacterize). We'll also discuss how to get waivers for clients who fail to take required minimum distributions and other traps in the IRA area including prohibited transactions, excess contributions, and impermissible investments. OSCPA has partnered with the Washington Society of CPAs for this event.

This is Session 10 in the Trust & Estate Mastery Series. Many trusts have been making distributions to the children of the grantors for 30-40 years. As these children pass on and assets are distributed to grandchildren, the generation skipping transfer tax comes into play. In this session you will gain a basic understanding of how this third transfer tax system works, when it applies, and what information you need in your files to correctly compute and report the tax, even if no tax is due. This event is part of the Trust & Estate Mastery Series Bundle. There are 10 courses included in the bundle designed to equip CPAs, tax preparers, and fiduciary professionals with a complete understanding of trust taxation—from the basics to advanced concepts. 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! IRS CE-T (Tax Matters): 2 Thank you to Oregon Community Foundation, Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Trust + Estate Mastery Series.

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Unlock 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 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.

Stay in the know with this monthly tax update series, featuring Ed Zollars, CPA. Each month, Ed breaks down a different federal tax topic so you can stay on top of the changes and provide optimal service to your clients. This month's topic coming soon OSCPA has partnered with the Idaho Society of CPAs for this event.

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This intermediate-level course provides a focused review of complex and frequently misunderstood federal tax forms encountered in business and individual tax compliance. Participants will examine selected forms that present heightened technical complexity, increased documentation requirements, or significant penalty exposure. Emphasis is placed on reporting mechanics, computational challenges, and common compliance errors. Practical examples illustrate areas of IRS scrutiny and reinforce strategies to improve accuracy and consistency in return preparation and review.

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.

Part one of a five-course series, address common issues new staff members face. Focus on strategies to improve efficiency and quality control, build technical skills, and make valuable contributions to a company. Dive into the fundamentals: workpaper techniques, analytical procedures, compilation and review services, tax recognition and research techniques, understanding audit objectives, and auditing and reviewing selected accounts. Per NASBA's rules effective January 1, 2024, participants are required to be on camera and participate in the full and small group discussions to earn CPE credits for this Group Live - Virtual course. As such, please make sure you are set up properly with reliable internet (hard wired is best), a working camera, and a working microphone.