Preparing Form 709: The Federal Gift Tax Return (Completed)

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2019
Instructor: Steven G. Siegel
Begin Time:  9:00am Pacific Time
10:00am Mountain Time
11:00am Central Time
12:00pm Eastern Time
CPE Credit:  2 hours for CPAs
2 hours Federal Tax Related for EAs and OTRPs
2 hours Federal Tax Law for CTEC
2 hours Tax Planning for CFP

Handle Hot-Button Issues When Preparing Form 709 Federal Gift Tax Returns for Your Clients
Many taxpayers made gifts in the last year to transfer substantial assets at little to no Federal gift tax cost to take advantage of the significant federal gift tax exclusion. Proper compliance with the complex gift tax rules remains necessary to protect and preserve the advantage of the current exclusion levels. This convenient and timely two-hour online CPE seminar addresses the proper preparation of Form 709, the U.S. Federal Gift Tax Return that needs to be filed. Presented by noted estates and trusts practitioner, author and educator, Steven G. Siegel, J.D., LL.M., this two-hour CPE Webinar will provide an overview and update of the basic concepts and issues of gift taxation, give you a helpful review of recent developments affecting gifts, and describe what must be done to accurately complete Form 709.

You won't want to miss this program with Mr. Siegel, an outstanding speaker and presenter, and his practical tips and suggestions on preparing the gift tax return. If you've not completed one of these returns recently, now is the time to get up to speed on the latest changes, as well as review the tips and traps that go with this complex area of taxation.

Who Should Attend
This course is essential for CPAs, enrolled agents, tax attorneys and other professionals who advise clients on tax, retirement and estate planning, and other wealth management matters.

Topics Covered

  • What's New for Gift Tax Reporting
  • Understanding How Portability Works and the New DSUE Calculation
  • Transfers Subject to the Gift Tax
  • Transfers that Are Not Subject to the Gift Tax
  • Exclusions from the Gift Tax
  • Gift-Splitting By Spouses
  • Available Gift Tax Deductions
  • Valuation of Gifts
  • Avoiding Gift Treatment by Using Disclaimers
  • Statutes of Limitations and the Adequate Disclosure Rules
  • Preparing Form 709

Learning Objectives

  • Identify how to apply a practical, updated understanding of the gift tax
  • Recognize the parts and schedules that make up the Form 709
  • Differentiate whether lifetime transfers are subject to gift tax
  • Identify how to figure gift tax liability

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Group: Internet-based

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None

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