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Estate Planning for Today and Beyond
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $250
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Estate planning continues to evolve, and staying informed about the latest trends and strategies is crucial for professionals in the field. This forward-looking course delves into the intricacies of estate planning, with a specific focus on current issues. Participants will explore cutting-edge techniques, emerging legal considerations, and industry developments to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to create effective estate plans that withstand the test of time and safeguard their clients' legacies. *Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Handouts Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
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The Best Individual Income Tax Update Course by Surgent
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $299
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This highly informative course comprehensively covers all the latest tax law developments. The focus is on individual taxation and discussion of the planning opportunities practitioners need to understand to help clients respond effectively. You will come away from the course with the up-to-date knowledge to educate your individual tax clients and implement tax-saving ideas that will serve their ever-evolving needs. This course is continually updated to reflect enacted legislation. Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be taken together with BFTU.
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Surgent's Social Security: Dispelling Common Myths with Essential Truths (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
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For roughly 90% of American retirees, Social Security income will be the foundation of their retirement income. Yet, many are ill-prepared and lack understanding of the critical aspects of making an informed claiming decision. Further challenged to separate fact from fiction, consumers crave accurate information from knowledgeable professionals to make the most out of these coveted monthly benefits. This course dispels common myths about Social Security that lead to confusion and replaces them with the truth to an empowered retirement. Help your clients navigate their claiming age decisions with greater confidence, equipped with the essential truths they should consider before pushing the Social Security "on" button.
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Federal Tax Update: Business Comprehensive 26-27
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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This course is a comprehensive overview of critical Federal tax law updates resulting from changes to current laws, regulations and court cases impacting all business entity types, including S corporations, Partnerships, C corporations and Sole Proprietorships. We will also review recent modifications to tax forms, small business tax law and administrative updates, retirement plan changes and tax practice and procedures.
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IRAs-Traditional, Roth, SEP & SIMPLE 26-27
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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This comprehensive training is designed to get you quickly up to speed with the different types of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The cornerstone of the course is an in-depth coverage of the contribution and distribution rules to the Traditional, Roth, Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) and Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (SIMPLE) IRAs. The course will also discuss the basics of the Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as any newly enacted tax legislation related to IRAs.
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Hands-On Tax Return Workshop – S Corporations (Form 1120S)
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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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Partnership/LLC Taxation: Tax Basis Capital Accounts (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This program addresses the most recent developments impacting partnerships operating as LLCs, with a focus on legislative, administrative, and tax form changes. Emphasis will be placed on partners "tax basis" capital accounts, now required for tax form reporting. 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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Hands-On Tax Return Workshop – Partnerships & LLCs (Form 1065)
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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 partnership, limited liability company (LLC) and limited liability partnership (LLP) taxation. A cornerstone of this course is the preparation of the Form 1065 using a fairly complex trial balance common to most partnership, LLP and LLC 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 Schedules K-2 and K-3: Preparation of Forms (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $99
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Many partnerships and S corporations are now required to complete the voluminous Schedules K-2 and K-3 to report foreign-related tax information. Updated for the 2025 tax year, this course is an essential guide for tax preparers on how to tackle the preparation of these forms. Understanding and preparing these forms requires a basic knowledge of various international tax topics, including sourcing of income, foreign tax credit income categories, effectively connected income, and fixed, determinable, annual, or periodical (FDAP) income. The course includes a brief discussion of key international tax concepts, a detailed walk-through of what information is required to be reported in different parts of the schedules, and practical advice from the field. The course also includes three comprehensive case studies on how the form should be completed for operating, real estate rental, and investment partnerships. Please note: Surgent also offers a companion course, "Schedules K-2 and K-3: Filing Requirements" (KFR2).
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Criminal Tax: How CPAs Bring Value to Defense Attorneys (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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CPAs can be requested to assist attorneys in litigation support in criminal proceedings. For criminal tax cases, the IRS has recommended prosecution. However, the rules and stakes are different than a simple civil audit. This presentation will focus on how to assist defense attorneys in calculating tax loss, asking the right questions, and probe possible weaknesses in criminal tax investigations. 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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Tax Procedure (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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This seminar will introduce the process from filing a tax return to the IRS audit, IRS Appeals, Collections and litigation at courts of original jurisdiction. We will discuss the options taxpayers have at any point in the process with reference to real-life stories from the trenches. **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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Surgent's Taxation of Tips and Overtime Under OBBBA (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $119
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Arguably the most discussed topics to come out of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) are the taxation of tips and overtime. Practitioners need to understand these provisions now, as they are effective for 2025 tax returns. This program provides practitioners with the background currently available to advise clients regarding these two important tax developments. Both employers and employees need to understand these timely changes to taxation.
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Retirement Planning Issues: Where We Stand Now (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This course is designed to equip CPAs, EAs, attorneys, and tax professionals with the essential knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the latest developments. Explore innovative approaches to maximize retirement savings, discuss tax- efficient retirement plan options, and align estate planning techniques with current trends. Gain a thorough understanding of altered rules for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) and discover how to optimize estate plans in response to changing regulations. This update is tailored for professionals seeking practical insights in the realm of contemporary retirement planning. **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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Navigating IRS Authorizations: Form 2848 & Form 8821 (2 hours)
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Online
2.0 Credits
Member Price: $89
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Providing a practical overview of the IRS Power of Attorney, Form 2848, and IRS Tax Information Authorization, Form 8821. Participants will explore the differences between these forms, understand when each is required, and how to comply with IRS requirements for representing clients and accessing their tax information. The course will cover practical issues, ethical considerations, and best practices for managing client authorizations through the IRS Centralized Authorization File (CAF) system. 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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Surgent's Representing a Client in an IRS Audit (3 hours)
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Online
3.0 Credits
Member Price: $169
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 called for delivering nearly $80 billion to the IRS over 10 years to allow the IRS to purchase new technology and hire employees. This funding would have provided the IRS with new equipment and new employees, possibly to handle more audits, many of them involving very complex tax issues. The Trump Administration has reversed this with prospects for a reduction in IRS employees and less money to fund the purchase and development of new software. This program discusses the current state of IRS audits. Trump administration changes will of course have enormous impacts on these audits going forward.
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Surgent's Required Minimum Distributions: Compliance and Planning (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $159
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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.
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S Corporation Essentials: Review & Update (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This program addresses the critical issues and special opportunities facing S-corporations, with a focus on reporting shareholder basis and distributions. *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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Fundamentals of Form 1040 -- Business (4 hours)
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Online
4.0 Credits
Member Price: $149
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This course builds on the foundational knowledge from Part 1, Fundamentals of the 1040 - Core Concepts. It expands into business income taxation and additional reporting requirements. Participants will learn how to accurately report self-employment income, income from pass-through entities on Form 1040. This course covers Schedule C, Schedule E, and essential forms such as Form 7203 and Form 7217 to ensure accurate tax preparation for clients with business activities. 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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Advanced Tax Planning S Corporations - Tax Staff Essentials (7.5 hours)
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Online
7.5 Credits
Member Price: $279
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Intricacies of the S corporation formS corporations represent a special tax structure with unique rules and limitations. For those who've mastered the basics of the S corporation form, this course delves into advanced matters related to the ever-popular form: Basis in S corporation stock Compensation planning Use of qualified subchapter S subsidiaries S corporations in estate planning Updated for recent developments, including H.R. 1It's important to stay current on legislation and IRS publications that affect S corporations, including H.R. 1, commonly referred to as OBBBA. Learners also gain insight into instances in which the IRS has permitted cures of a defective S corporation election or an involuntary S termination.The course also includes: Recently released revenue procedures New private letter rulings Other key pronouncements that are crucial to providing quality services to S corporation clients Part of Tax Staff Essentials Level 4This self-study online course is part of Tax Staff Essentials Level 4, a comprehensive learning program that provides tax managers, directors, and partners with the advanced technical training required to work with their most sophisticated clients.
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Comprehensive S Corporation Taxation Form 1120S 26-27
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Online
8.0 Credits
Member Price: $329
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This course comprehensively reviews the laws and regulations impacting S corporations. Get updated on the IRS' compliance campaign that targets the improper reporting and calculations of stock basis and distributions. Learn to calculate and report critical S corporation tax items that generate most IRS audit adjustments correctly. Topics cover issues include S corporation qualifications, making and keeping the S election, reasonable compensation, taxation of distributions, the use of Qualified Subchapter S Subsidiaries, allocation of annual operating income and loss, tax reporting elections and learning the proper method to calculate the basis of stock and debt amounts.