Taxes

The taxation of real estate is tricky. Taxpayers can own real estate in a number of different ways, including direct and indirect investments. There are numerous exceptions to being classified as a rental activity too. And how do you know if someone is a real estate professional? In this course, we will explore all of these issues and many more! Through real-world examples and discussion, this episode in our Understanding Real Estate Taxation series will delve into exceptions to rental status, qualifications for material participation, and requirements for active status. 

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Understand digital assets and how they are taxed and reported. 

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As trusted operational partners, Client Advisory Services (CAS) professionals must stay ahead of evolving tax regulations that directly impact their clients. This 2025 update covers critical changes to payroll, information reporting, deductions, and credits—alongside key insights from the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). Join us to explore how these developments affect CAS engagements and how to proactively position clients for success in the year ahead.

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Between the SEC, FINRA, IRS, and CFP Board, financial advisors already juggle a maze of regulations—and now the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces sweeping changes that redefine tax implications and advisory responsibilities. This 4-hour quarterly update simplifies the chaos, giving you a clear, practical look at what’s new and what it means for your clients. With plain-language guidance and real-life examples, you’ll walk away ready to confidently navigate the ever-evolving regulatory and financial landscape.

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Understand key elements of preparing Form 1041. 

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Learn tax strategies for high net worth clients. 

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What is a penalty and what do you do when the IRS asserts a penalty?
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How to deal with an IRS audit. Discussion Leader: Bill Strickland

True financial planning is a collaborative process between a client and advisor that encompasses all aspects of an individual’s financial life. However, what does the financial planning process look like and what should the approach be? By examining academic theory and illustrative case examples, this course will explore how financial planning changes over a client’s lifetime. We will discuss common investor types and approaches to financial planning, including traditional and reverse glidepath theory. Discussion Leader: David Peters

How debt is allocated to the partners in a partnership is important. It dictates how much money may be taken tax-free as a distribution, the losses that flow down to the partners, and the gain or loss on the sale of a partnership interest. However, the allocation of debt can differ depending on the type of debt that it is and the type of partner we are talking about. Not to mention that 704(c) can complicate things. And what in the world is a constructive liquidation scenario? In this session of Understanding Partnership Taxation, we will tackle the concept of debt allocations – how you do it, what it means, and why you do it! Discussion Leader: David Peters