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(SSTX544/26) Surgent’s Buying and Selling a Business: Critical Tax and Structuring Issues
One of the major transactions CPA clients are faced with is the purchase or disposition of a business. To help tax professionals advise those clients, this course offers a comprehensive analysis of the business and tax aspects of buying and selling a business. It is a practical guide to help practitioners and industry CPAs understand...
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(SSTX594/26) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 7/29/21)
As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...
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(SSTX444/26) Surgent’s Depreciation Rules for Bonus and Section 179 Expensing
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 has had a tremendous impact on commercial real estate, including liberalizing the depreciation provisions. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) included several provisions that allow taxpayers to revisit projects completed in earlier, more profitable years, and generate even more value. In this course,...
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(SSTX414/26) Surgent’s Technical Business Practice Issues and Tax Forms for Experienced Practitioners
Don't let the title frighten you. It is critical that staff be trained on the increasingly complex forms-related issues that challenge them each busy season. This course will help experienced staff focus on the essential amidst the cacophony of IRS and legislative changes and avoid costly mistakes.This course brings to the forefront advanced preparation issues,...
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(SSTX443/26) Surgent’s Establishing State Residency and Saving Your Clients Money
Many of our clients are moving to one of the seven states with no personal income tax, particularly Florida and Texas. Others may maintain multiple homes with an eye toward eventually establishing residency in a state with no income tax. This course will give you practical tips for your clients seeking to establish residency in...
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(SSTX518/26) Surgent’s Select Estate and Life Planning Issues for the Middle-Income Client
Clients think that estate planning only applies to the very rich. In truth, there are many issues of critical concern for which the middle-income client needs to plan. This course is a must-attend for all Accounting and Financial Professionals who work with middle-income clients and are looking for ways to provide additional quality services. Updated...
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(SSTX512/26) Surgent’s Preparing C Corporation Tax Returns for New Staff and Paraprofessionals
This course is a great foundation to introduce new preparers to tax rules related to business returns. The course covers tax areas affecting all business entities, providing a solid basis for staff to handle business entity returns. Such business tax topics include the sale of assets used in a trade or business (Form 4797), depreciation...
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(SSTX600B/26) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 6/17/21)
As financial and tax professionals well know, information overload is a constant struggle we face because things change quickly, and the sheer number of changes being made on a daily basis is enormous. Of great importance to small and medium tax and advisory firms is differentiating between changes that are relevant to our practice and...
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(SSTX519/26) Surgent’s Select Estate and Life Planning Issues for the Middle-Income Client
Clients think that estate planning only applies to the very rich. In truth, there are many issues of critical concern for which the middle-income client needs to plan. This course is a must-attend for all Accounting and Financial Professionals who work with middle-income clients and are looking for ways to provide additional quality services. Updated...
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(SSTX560/26) Surgent’s Critical Issues Involving Taxation of Construction Contractors
Many consider taxation of construction contractors to be the most complex area of the Internal Revenue Code. This industry is subject to many elections and considerations to reduce or defer amounts owed. In this course, we will highlight these areas and discuss potential opportunities for practitioners and their clients. We will also discuss the impact...
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