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(SSTX440/26) Surgent’s Guide to Partner Capital Account Reporting
Tax practitioners are responsible for presenting partner capital accounts on the tax basis. But what does this mean and how have rules changed in recent years regarding partner capital accounts? This course covers exactly that. For tax practitioners preparing partnership 1065 forms, this course explains these complex rules in practical and understandable terms.
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(SSTX586/26) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 12/09/21)
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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(SSTX559/26) 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. Probably no other industry has so many elections and considerations that need to be considered and made in order to reduce or defer amounts owed. In this course, we will highlight these areas and discuss potential opportunities for...
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(SSTX548/26) Surgent’s Social Security: Dispelling Common Myths with Essential Truths
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...
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(SSTX441/26) Surgent’s Guide to Calculating S Corporation Shareholder Stock and Loan Basis
This program discusses, in a practical way, how an S corporation shareholder calculates their stock and loan basis on Form 7203. Form 7203 is the IRS Form on which a shareholder is sometimes required to calculate their stock and loan basis. This topic is particularly important when an S corporation has a loss and the...
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(SSTX461/26) Surgent’s Guide to Payroll Taxes and 1099 Issues
Employment taxes are often overlooked as an area where more planning may be effective. Payroll taxes have become an increasing burden for the average business and IRS penalties for noncompliance have risen dramatically in recent years. As a result, they have also been subject to employer incentives. The Service has announced that uncovering noncompliance by...
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(SSTX588/26) Surgent’s Weekly Expert Hour (Original Air Date: 9/09/21)
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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(SSTX496/26) Surgent’s Max the Tax: Tax Impacts on Exit Planning
This "jeopardy"-style, interactive game introduces tax advisors to the fundamentals of exit planning strategies. After exploring some essential concepts, key principles, and sophisticated techniques regarding the sale of a business, the "contestant" will put their skills to the test in navigating everyday questions that must be addressed by a tax advisor.
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(SSOT440/26) Surgent’s Securing a Comfortable Retirement
This course gives CPAs the knowledge to help their clients plan for retirement by evaluating how much retirement income will be required and strategizing about how to reach retirement goals.
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(SSTX486/26) Surgent’s Liquidation of Flow-Through Entities for LLCs and Partnerships
Part of the technical competence of most experienced tax practitioners is the ability to advise owners of S corporations and partnerships or multiple-member LLCs treated as partnerships regarding the tax rules that apply when these entities liquidate. Entity liquidations do not occur every day; but they do occur, and often at very critical times in...
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