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Course Title Level Credits
1040 Preparation and Planning 1: Fundamentals (2010 Edition)

The first course in this series introduces the fundamentals of federal income tax and gives an overview of the general income tax structure. Even for those familiar with much of the subject matter, these introductory course offers a quick brush-up.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
1040 Preparation and Planning 2: Gross Income (2010 Edition)

The second course in the series covers gross income and different inclusions and exclusions. Topics examined include how to report wages and benefits; which benefits are taxable and which are excludable from income; how to report different kinds of interest; miscellaneous exclusions and inclusions, as well as how to recognize excludable and includable types of income.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 4 CPE
1040 Preparation and Planning 3: Deductions (2010 Edition)

The third course in this series looks at the deductions that taxpayers are permitted to take to reduce their tax. The course details deductions in general, as well as deductions for medical expenses, taxes, interest, contributions, and miscellaneous deductions.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
1040 Preparation and Planning 5: Acquisition and Disposition of Property (2010 Edition)

The next course in this series discusses gains and losses; defines basic terms; explains exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence; nonrecognition of gain on involuntary conversions; computation of basis; and concludes by looking at the distinction between capital and ordinary assets.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 4 CPE
1040 Preparation and Planning 7: Special Tax Computations (2010 Edition)

This seventh course in the series looks at special tax computations, including the alternative minimum tax (AMT), the self-employment tax, and the kiddie tax.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 3 CPE
1040 Preparation and Planning 8: Special Problems (2010 Edition)

This course covers special problems encountered in Form 1040 Preparation, including the annual accounting period, methods of accounting, and the installment method of reporting income. It also reviews IRAs, SEPs, SIMPLE plans, and other qualified self-employment plans, as well as methods of collecting taxes and the nanny tax.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 4 CPE
1040 Preparation and Planning 9: Tax Practice (2010 Edition)

This course reviews the rules for filing deadlines, extensions, amended returns, payment, and different methods of filing. It covers offers in compromise and audits, then reviews the appeals process, going to court, and recovering costs from the government.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 2 CPE
1040 Preparation and Planning Part 4: Tax Computations and Credits (2010 Edition)

The fourth course in this series reviews how the tax liability is computed, then describes different credits and deductions. After examining the computation of tax, the course discusses the distinction between a tax deduction and a tax credit.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 4 CPE
1040 Preparation and Planning Part 6: Deductions for Business and Other Special Deduction Rules (2010 Edition)

This sixth course in the series covers business deductions that taxpayers can use to calculate net profit and reduce tax liability. The varied treatment of different deductions is examined in the course. The course also examines the methods used in claiming depreciation, amortization, and the rules for recognized losses and bad debt.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 5 CPE
1041 Preparation and Planning 1: Tax Fundamentals for Trusts and Estates (2010 Edition)

The first course in this series provides an overview of the taxation of trusts and estates, and includes an explanation of fiduciary accounting.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 7 CPE
1041 Preparation and Planning 2: Income and Deductions (2010 Edition)

The second course in this series provides step-by-step guidance for entering income and deductions on the fiduciary income tax return.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 4 CPE
1041 Preparation and Planning 3: Tax Computation and Completing the Return (2010 Edition)

The third course in this series provides step-by-step guidance for figuring tax liability to accurately complete the fiduciary income tax return.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 2 CPE
1041 Preparation and Planning 4: Schedule K-1 (2010 Edition)

The fourth course in this series explains how to properly complete Schedule K-1 for beneficiaries.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 1 CPE
1041 Preparation and Planning 5: Special Situations (2010 Edition)

The final course in this series covers special tax issues for trusts and estates. It includes a discussion of Schedule J for certain accumulated distributions, post-mortem planning for estates and planning for the termination of trusts.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 2 CPE
1065 Preparation and Planning 1: Tax Fundamentals (2010 Edition)

This course is the first in a four-part series designed to provide a comprehensive review of the basic principles of partnership income tax preparation, which are applicable to limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 4 CPE
1065 Preparation and Planning 2: Income and Deductions (2010 Edition)

This course is the second in a four-part series designed to provide a comprehensive review of the basic principles of partnership income tax preparation, which are applicable to limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
1065 Preparation and Planning 3: Schedules and Completing the Return (2010 Edition)

This is the third course in a four-part series designed to provide a comprehensive review of the basic principles of partnership income tax preparation, which are applicable to limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 5 CPE
1065 Preparation and Planning 4: Special Situations and Planning (2010 Edition)

This is the final course in a four-part series designed to provide a comprehensive review of the basic principles of partnership income tax preparation, which are applicable to limited liability companies (LLCs) treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 4 CPE
1120 Preparation and Planning 1: Introduction to Form 1120 (2010 Edition)

This is the first in a series of courses on Form 1120 preparation. All of the courses in this series have been fully updated to reflect recent legislative changes.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 2 CPE
1120 Preparation and Planning 2: Income (2010 Edition)

This is the second in a series of courses on corporate income tax preparation. It provides step-by-step instructions for completing the income portion of Form 1120, and has been fully updated to reflect recent tax changes.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
1120 Preparation and Planning 3: Deductions (2010 Edition)

This is the third in a series of courses on corporate income tax preparation. This course provides guidance for completing the deductions section of Form 1120. All of the courses in this series have been fully updated to reflect recent legislative changes.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 5 CPE
1120 Preparation and Planning 4: Tax and Payments (2010 Edition)

This is the fourth in a series of courses on corporate income tax preparation. This course provides guidance for completing the tax and payments section of the 2009 Form 1120. All of the courses in this series have been fully updated to reflect recent legislative changes.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 2 CPE
1120 Preparation and Planning 5: Estimated Taxes and Special Topics (2010 Edition)

This is the fifth in a series of courses on Form 1120 preparation. The final course in this series reviews estimated tax payments and special tax planning rules for corporations. All of the courses in this series have been fully updated to reflect recent legislative changes.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 2 CPE
1120S Preparation and Planning 1: Tax Fundamentals (2010 Edition)

This course is the first in a four-part series designed to provide a comprehensive review of S corporation income tax preparation.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 5 CPE
1120S Preparation and Planning 2: Business Income, Deductions and Tax Payments (2010 Edition)

This course is the second in a four-part series designed to provide a comprehensive review of S corporation income tax preparation.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 5 CPE
1120S Preparation and Planning 3: Schedule K (2010 Edition)

This course is the third course in a four-part series designed to provide a comprehensive review of S corporation income tax preparation.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
1120S Preparation and Planning 4: Other Schedules and Tax Planning (2010 Edition)

This course is the final course in a four-part series designed to provide a comprehensive review of S corporation income tax preparation.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
2008 Tax News and Legislation

This course explores some of the more widely applicable tax breaks, especially those impacting individuals and businesses. The course also looks at the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007, which Congress passed in December of 2007.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 2 CPE
706 Preparation and Planning Part 1: Tax Fundamentals (2009-2010 Edition)

This course provides an introduction to the Form 706 and to review the general administrative issues involved in filing the return.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
706 Preparation and Planning Part 2: Property of the Decedent (2009-2010 Edition)

This course will educate the professional on how to accurately value and properly present the assets of the gross estate. It will discuss Schedule A – real estate, Schedules B C & D – stocks and bonds, mortgages and debts (owned), and insurance on a decedent's life, Schedules E & F – joint tenancy property and miscellaneous property and Schedules G, H and I– trusts, powers of appointment and annuities.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA.

Intermediate 5 CPE
706 Preparation and Planning Part 3: Debts of Decedent (2009-2010 Edition)

This course is designed to help the professional accurately prepare Schedules J, K, and L of Form 706. These schedules relate to expenses of the estate.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 2 CPE
706 Preparation and Planning Part 4: Credits and Deductions to the Estate (2009-2010 Edition)

This course, the fourth course in the 706 series, reviews preparation of Schedules M and O, which relate to the marital deduction and charitable deduction. It also reviews preparation of Schedules P and Q, and the unified credit.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 4 CPE
706 Preparation and Planning Part 5: Special Situations and Completing the Return (2009-2010 Edition)

This course discusses the generation-skipping transfer tax, calculating the federal estate tax and completing Form 706.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 2 CPE
709 Preparation and Planning: Completing the Gift Tax Return (2009-2010 Edition)

This course provides an overview of how to successfully complete Form 709, the Federal Gift Tax Return.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
Accumulated Earnings and Personal Holding Company Taxes

This course reviews two penalty taxes imposed on C Corporations: the accumulated earnings tax and the personal holding company tax.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 3 CPE
Amortization Rules (Third Edition)

This course covers the basics of amortization rules and updates you on recent developments in the area.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 2 CPE
Bankruptcy Act of 2005

The focus of this course is on the new federal bankruptcy law and how it affects tax payments.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 2 CPE
Capital Gains and Losses: Taxation Fundamentals (Third Edition)

This course provides an overview of the key concepts and tax consequences of transactions involving capital gains and losses. It reviews the basic rules and what you can do to take maximum advantage of them.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 4 CPE
Capital Gains, Dividends and Income Brackets: Impact of the Reduced Tax Rates (Second Edition)

This course reviews the impact of recent tax rate changes on capital gains, dividends and income brackets.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 2 CPE
Capitalizing Intangibles: New Rules (Second Edition)

This course provides a detailed overview of new, wide-sweeping regulations on capitalizing intangibles. It covers those intangibles that are required to be capitalized, new rules regarding intangibles acquired in a business acquisition, and the Code Sec. 197 rules on amortizing certain intangibles.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 3 CPE
Cars: Expenses and Deductions (2010)

Cars: Expenses and Deductions will guide you through the ins and outs of maximizing business deductions for cars by providing detailed, clear explanations and practical examples of how the tax law is applied.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 7 CPE
Choice of Business Entity (Second Edition)

This course examines one of the most critical decisions that a business can make: deciding on the entity classification under which it will operate as a business.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

3 CPE
Circular 230: Staying Compliant (Second Edition)

This course explores Circular 230, the IRS’s rules of practice. This course does not qualify for New York Ethics credit.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 2 CPE
Consolidated Returns: Overview

This course provides an overview of the federal tax rules that govern consolidated returns.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 5 CPE
Consolidated Returns: Determining Whether to File

This course introduces the many factors to consider in determining whether an affiliated group of corporations should elect to file a consolidated return.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 4 CPE
Corporate Tax Part 1: Formation and Operation (Second Edition)

This course provides essential information regarding the formation and taxation of corporations.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 5 CPE
Corporate Tax Part 2: Distributions (Second Edition)

This course describes the tax effects of distributions of money and property by a corporation to its shareholders.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 6 CPE
Corporate Tax Part 3: Reorganizations (Second Edition)

This course provides essential information regarding the 7 basic types of tax-free corporate reorganizations.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 4 CPE
Depreciation Course (2010 Edition)

This course helps enhance your understanding of depreciating assets using the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) by reviewing basics such as the applicable MACRS depreciation methods and conventions, MACRS elections, the proper method to determine any asset’s recovery (depreciation) period, MACRS 50 percent bonus depreciation, and much more.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 6 CPE
Developments in 2007 for Individuals

Top developments for 2007 that affect individual taxpayers are explained, including tax legislation, court decisions, new regulations, and helpful IRS guidance.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 2 CPE
Domestic Production Activities Deduction: Evolving Rules (Second Edition)

This course explains the Code Sec. 199 domestic production activities deduction (also know as the manufacturing deduction).
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 2 CPE
Economic Distress: Tax Rules for Alleviation

This course focuses on tax pathways out of economic distress for both individuals and businesses.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 2 CPE
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008

This course reviews tax changes made by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, which impacts both individuals and businesses.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 2 CPE
FIN 48: Roadmap or Compass for the IRS? (2008 Edition)

This course explores FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, which impacts how taxes need to be noted for accounting purposes.
Credit available for CPA.

Basic 3 CPE
Family Limited Partnerships (Second Edition)

This course provides an overview of the family limited partnership (FLP) structure, including formation and operational issues, use as an estate planning and asset protection tool, and the tax and nontax advantages and disadvantages of this popular entity.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 3 CPE
Home Office: Expenses and Deductions (2010 Edition)

This course will guide you through the ins and outs of maximizing business deductions for home offices.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 6 CPE
IRS Audit Process (Second Edition)

This course provides an overview of IRS audit programs. It provides both a "big picture", and reviews the activities of particular IRS offices.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 3 CPE
Indirect Methods of Reconstructing Income

Indirect Methods of Reconstructing Income explores some of the methods and means employed by the IRS to fight crime. (Qualifies for California's Fraud CE requirement.)
Credit available for CPA.

Intermediate 3 CPE
Intrafamily Transfers of Small Businesses

This course reviews the tax issues that arise when a small business client transfers the business to a family member.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 2 CPE
Itemized Deductions: What Is and Is Not Deductible (Third Edition)

This CPE course provides a detailed explanation of the six types of itemized deductions that individual taxpayers may use.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
Kess on Tax Legislation 2009: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

This course provides a detailed overview of the federal tax implications of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. It also covers additional tax changes that became effective in 2009.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 5 CPE
Kess on the 2004 Tax Legislation: Insights and Strategies

In Kess on the 2004 Tax Legislation: Insights and Strategies, noted tax experts Sidney Kess, J.D., CPA, and Barbara Weltman, J.D., take a straightforward and practical look at the 2004 tax acts -- the Working Families Tax Relief Act of 2004 and the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent, Personal Financial Specialist.

Update 6 CPE
Like-Kind Exchanges (Second Edition)

This course guides you through effective use of the tax-deferral techniques available under Code Sec. 1031, like-kind exchanges. It reviews new developments and recurrent issues that have impacted either taxpayers or the IRS.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
Partnership Taxation Fundamentals (Third Edition)

This course provides a basic understanding of how a partnership operates and how partners are taxed on their income from the partnership.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 6 CPE
Passive Activity Loss Limitations

This course provides an overview of the passive activity loss rules.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 3 CPE
Recent Tax Developments (January - February 2010)

This CPE Course, developed by noted tax authorities Sidney Kess and Barbara Weltman, provides you with an overview of recent tax developments.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 2 CPE
Recent Tax Developments (January-February 2009)

This course reviews recent tax issues such as cases, regulations, rulings and other IRS pronouncements. A practice management tip reviewing tax law changes for 2009 is also included.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 2 CPE
Recent Tax Developments (July - August 2010)

This CPE Course, developed by noted tax authorities Sidney Kess and Barbara Weltman, provides you with an overview of recent tax developments.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 2 CPE
Recent Tax Developments (July-August 2009)

This course focuses on recent tax developments that will affect both individuals and businesses. It also covers how to help clients who were victims of the Madoff Ponzi scheme or other recent similar financial schemes.

It includes all of the IRS guidance that has followed enactment of the new law and looks at key provisions, developments, and potential changes on the horizon.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 2 CPE
Recent Tax Developments (March - April 2010)

This CPE Course, developed by noted tax authorities Sidney Kess and Barbara Weltman, provides you with an overview of recent tax developments.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 2 CPE
Recent Tax Developments (May - June 2010)

This CPE Course, developed by noted tax authorities Sidney Kess and Barbara Weltman, provides you with an overview of recent tax developments.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 2 CPE
Recent Tax Developments (November-December 2009)

This CPE Course, developed by noted tax authorities Sidney Kess and Barbara Weltman, provides you with an overview of recent tax developments.

This series reviews what is happening or is about to happen on the tax scene and highlights planning tips and techniques to help you in your practice.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 2 CPE
Recent Tax Developments (September-October 2009)

This CPE Course, developed by noted tax authorities Sidney Kess and Barbara Weltman, provides you with an overview of recent tax developments.

This series reviews what is happening or is about to happen on the tax scene and highlights planning tips and techniques to help you in your practice.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 2 CPE
Revised Form 990: New Compliance Challenges

This course examines the content of the revised Form 990 and its instructions, as well as the disclosure requirements for the new form and other forms filed by exempt organizations.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 3 CPE
S Corporations (Sixth Edition)

This course reviews the taxation of S Corporations and their shareholders. It examines the passthrough system and its effects on shareholders and on the corporation.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 4 CPE
S Corporations: Formation and Liquidation (Third Edition)

This course reviews the key issues that all tax professionals should be aware of when dealing with the formation or liquidation of an S corporation.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 5 CPE
Strategies for Reducing the Self-Employment Tax (Third Edition)

This course will help you understand who is subject to the self-employment tax, and how to calculate it using the regular method and optional methods.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 4 CPE
Tax Accounting Methods (Third Edition)

Tax Accounting Methods (Third Edition) reviews the tax law that governs accounting methods, and the affect of changing accounting methods on taxpayers.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 3 CPE
Tax Accounting Periods (Third Edition)

This CPE course provides an overview of the basic rules for tax accounting periods and concepts.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 2 CPE
Tax Accounting: Inventories (Second Edition)

Tax Accounting: Inventories provides an overview of the basic rules regarding inventory concepts, including applicable provisions and current developments.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 2 CPE
Tax Breaks for Going Green (Second Edition)

This course describes tax breaks available for going "green" for both individuals and businesses.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 2 CPE
Tax Considerations in Starting and Terminating a Business (Second Edition)

The focus of this course is on the tax considerations in starting a business.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 2 CPE
Tax Credits: Business (Third Edition)

Tax Credits: Business provides you with an overview of the tax credits available to businesses, from sole proprietorships to large corporations. It reviews the basic requirements for claiming these credits, along with their interrelationships and limitations.
Credit available for CFPTM, CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Basic 4 CPE
Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005

This course reviews the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005, which makes a number of important changes affecting many individuals, investors, and businesses.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Update 2 CPE
Tax Penalties: A Developing Danger (Second Edition)

This course explores the recent changes to the Code Sec. 6694 preparer penalty standards, with particular emphasis on the first tier penalty under Code Sec. 6694(a).
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 2 CPE
Tax Relief for a Business In Distress

This course explores transactions that give rise to losses companies may claim because of an economic downturn or a specific event.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Intermediate 3 CPE
Tax Strategies for Sideline Businesses

Tax Strategies for Sideline Businesses focuses on the tax implications of running a sideline business.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent, Personal Financial Specialist.

Overview 2 CPE
Travel and Entertainment: Expenses and Deductions (2010)

This course will guide you through the ins and outs of maximizing business deductions for travel and entertainment by providing detailed, clear explanations and practical examples of how the tax law is applied.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 6 CPE
Worker Classification: Employment Taxes Issues

This course discusses the growing importance of properly classifying workers as employees or independent contractors, and the IRS’s increasing efforts to tackle the misclassification of workers as independent contractors.
Credit available for CPA, Enrolled Agent.

Overview 2 CPE
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