Understand strategies and techniques to use in light of tax changes
Understand current cases and rulings affecting individuals and businesses
Description
In this continually revised course, tax advisors will be fully updated on
the most recent enacted legislation and IRS guidance, as well as major trends on
the horizon with a view toward planning considerations. This update course is
designed for all practitioners, both those working in public accounting as well
as those in private industry, who need the latest information on tax changes.
Please Note: Due to content overlap, it is recommended that this course NOT be
taken together with BITU.
Prerequisites: Experience with individual and business clients
Advanced Preparation: None
Congressional Budget Reconciliation Process - explore how this powerful
legislative tool allows Congress to fast track tax law changes and how it
could be used to enact significant tax reforms in the current political
climate
President Trump's tax proposals - review key components of President
Trump's tax agenda, including a tip income exemption, overtime pay relief,
Social Security tax exemption, auto loan interest deductibility, SALT
deduction modifications, a lower corporate tax rate, restoration of 100% bonus
depreciation, immediate R&D expensing, and permanent extension of select
TCJA provisions
Potential expiration of select TCJA provisions - understand the
implications for individual and business taxpayers as key provisions of the
TCJA approach sunset dates
Tariff policy and implementation - analyze the use of tariffs as a fiscal
and trade policy tool
Digital assets and tax implications - understand the new Form 1099-DA for
reporting digital asset transactions, along with updated IRS guidance on
cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and broker responsibilities
Artificial intelligence - discover how AI and generative tools are
transforming tax practices, as well as how the IRS is leveraging AI to enhance
audit selection
Form 1099-K reporting requirements - understand the evolving IRS
thresholds and rules for third-party payment platforms
Sale of Passthrough Entity Interests and Net Investment Income Tax -
analyze the tax implications of selling interests in passthrough entities,
including relevant examples, and how the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT)
applies to these transactions
The Gig Economy - examine key tax implications for gig workers, including
Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification challenges, reporting
responsibilities, and the impact of the 2024 Department of Labor Final Rule on
worker status
Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation
Practice aids, including all the numbers applicable for the current year
-- inflation-adjusted amounts, mileage rates, retirement contributions, and
more
Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced
planning and discussion ideas
Accounting and Finance Professionals who need to know the latest tax law
changes in all areas of practice, whether newly licensed or a seasoned
professional
Taxes
Bob Lickwar
MICPA delivers the highest quality education experience.
If you are not satisfied with your course, call us at
1.855.594.4273. We will make it right.