2015-2016 Federal Tax Update: Rulings and Cases (Currently Unavailable)

Author: Stuart P Sobel

CPE Credit:  6 hours for CPAs
6 hours Federal Tax Law Updates for EAs and OTRPs
6 hours Federal Tax Updates for CTEC

This course is a collection of selected cases, revenue rulings, revenue procedures, regulations, announcements, and letter rulings issued during the past year that are of interest to tax professionals.

Publication Date: October 2015

Designed For
All tax practitioners in public and private practice who need to understand the basics and recent changes in the tax law and procedures.

Topics Covered

  • Substantial authority
  • Judicial system for tax disputes
  • Bankruptcy and discharge of indebtedness
  • Business expenses
  • Capital gains and losses
  • Clergy
  • Corporations
  • Dependent issues
  • Divorce issues
  • Employment tax issues
  • Gross income
  • IRS procedures — miscellaneous
  • Itemized deductions

Learning Objectives

  • Be aware of recent events in tax practice.
  • Understand the hierarchy of tax authority.
  • Reduce mistakes in the preparation of 2015 tax returns.

Level
Update

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (6 hours)

Program Prerequisites
A basic understanding of tax preparation.

Advance Preparation
None

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