As the cost of higher education continues to climb, paying for college has become a much bigger strain on the wallets of American families. For this reason, a greater value has been placed on education planning. However, knowing how financial aid and education credits fit together is a challenge for the practitioner. Perhaps an even...

Depreciation can be a very large and important deduction for owners of rental properties and small businesses. It can allow these taxpayers to be cash flow positive while declaring significantly less taxable income. However, this gets tricky. Are there elections we can make that may help us in later tax years? When does depreciation need...

After the loss of a loved one, nothing can be more stressful to the client than trying to deal with tax filings. As practitioners, we can make the lives of clients dealing with these losses much easier if we can help them navigate these forms. In this course, we will discuss some of the opportunities...

Whether you are an experienced veteran or new to the industry, one of the toughest parts of being a tax practitioner is keeping up with all of the changes in tax legislation. The Keeping Up the Code series takes a look at recent changes to tax law from a practitioner perspective. We don't just hurl...

Whether you are an experienced veteran or new to the industry, one of the toughest parts of being a tax practitioner is keeping up with all of the changes in tax legislation. The Keeping Up the Tax Code series takes a look at recent changes to tax law from a practitioner perspective. We don't just hurl code...

Even though it has been around several years, many practitioners fail to take full advantage of the QBI deduction due to its complexity and many nuances. In this course, we will discuss how to maximize the QBI deduction. We will get into the details of what QBI includes (and doesn't include), which entity structures work...

The Schedule K-2 & K-3 reporting requirements have been challenging for many practitioners. Confusing guidance on who needs to file and relief from stiff penalty provisions are only half the battle. How do these forms change the calculation of the foreign tax credit on Form 1116? What about the Form 1118? Do Form 8865 filers...

Being a tax practitioner over the last few years has been tough! The tax landscape is constantly changing, and this shows no signs of slowing down. With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), there's even more for practitioners to keep up with. Now more than ever, you need more than just...

The regulatory world is complex for financial advisors. Not only are you subject to SEC and FINRA regulations, but also what the IRS does as well. Clients expect you to be on top of what is happening in the world of investing, insurance, and taxes. It is not enough to just know the code section...