CPE Catalog & Events

Tax treatment of partnership distributions to partners of cash and property other than cash Basis of property received in a partnership distribution IRS’s new regulations regarding basis shifting in favor of high-marginal tax rate related partners Organization and structure of the new Form 7217 Who must file Form 7203 Determining the S corporation shareholder’s initial basis in his or her stock Basis limitations on partnership losses and deductions Organization and structure of Form 7203 — understanding the three parts of Form 7203 Filing criteria for Form 7203 Calculating an S corporation shareholder’s share of S corporation deductions and credits Understanding stock and debt basis

Action steps in 706 preparation engagement Filing requirements, new forms, IRS return review procedures, closing letters Obtaining transcripts and previously filed returns Completing introductory pages 1- 4 Worksheets provided: Summary of Estate Plan Summary of Estate and Subtrust Funding; Beneficiary Allocation Schedule

Action steps in 706 preparation engagement Filing requirements, new forms, IRS return review procedures, closing letters Obtaining transcripts and previously filed returns Completing introductory pages 1- 4 Worksheets provided: Summary of Estate Plan Summary of Estate and Subtrust Funding; Beneficiary Allocation Schedule

Characteristics of a gig economy Who is an employee and who is an independent contractor? Form 1099-NEC and reporting of non-employee compensation Reporting on Form 1099-K Gig workers and the requirement to pay self-employment tax throughout the year State tax implications of remote work for the business owner and workers How remote work creates state tax nexus Tax implications of employee telecommuting for the employer The “convenience of the employer” rule Drivers of both people and of meals or other products Section 199A deduction Implications of the Vizcaino case

Rental activities and passive activities Material participation Real estate professional status Active participation status Depreciation recapture – Sections 1245, 1250, and 291 Vacation homes rented out QBI deduction and rental properties Section 1237 safe harbor for divided parcel sales Practitioner considerations

What Form 1099-K is designed to do Filing thresholds for the Form 1099-K Who sends and who receives Form 1099-K Form 1099-K reporting thresholds Personal payments from family and friends Personal items sold at a gain or a loss Reporting provisions for gig workers, partnerships, and corporations Mistaken receipt of a Form 1099-K What to do when the Form 1099-K has a mistake Situations when the gross amount on a Form 1099-K must be shared How to handle the receipt of multiple Forms 1099-K

How to report funeral and administrative expenses on Schedule J and/or L How to report debts, mortgages and liens on Schedule K Marital deduction and elections, QTIP, Reverse QTIP, QDOT, over-stated marital deductions Charitable deduction Schedule O and potential problems

Fraud and its impact on our clients Fraud prevention Internal controls Fraud risks Fraud prevention tips

Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax, Schedule R, including election statements and integration with the marital deduction Foreign Death Tax Credit, Schedule P and Prior Transfer Credit, Schedule Q Qualified Conservation Easements, Schedule U Making Sec. 6166 election and using Graegin loans

Identify inconsistencies and uncover financial misconduct Use psychological and behavioral cues to detect deception Build rapport to elicit key details from interview subjects Adapt questioning techniques to different personalities and contexts

Considerations for a small business owner Self-employment taxes Guaranteed payments to partners QBI deductions: Section 199A Built-in gains tax: S corporations Excess passive income tax: S corporations PTE elections: S corporations and partnerships Taxation of fringe benefits: S corporations Double taxation of C corporation dividends Taxation of limited liability companies Which entity to choose?

Creating a visionary company Traits of successful, visionary companies Goal setting to create a successful organization The role of experimentation and failure in achieving success How successful organizations emphasize learning new skills The role of effective communication in achieving corporate success The importance of emotional intelligence in building corporate culture How leadership can direct a company toward success

It includes the following sections: The Arizona Income Tax Guide is a comprehensive reference that highlights the differences between Arizona and Federal income tax law and provides references to the Arizona Revised Statutes for a more in-depth analysis. It highlights the differences between individual, corporate, partnership and trust taxes, includes tax tables, and is arranged in a way that facilitates research on any topic. The Arizona Sales and Use Tax Guide is a resource for anyone preparing or filing city sales and use tax returns. The guide details the various sales tax classifications, exemptions, deductions and rates as well as compliance, audits, refund claims and administrative appeals. The Arizona Personal Property Tax Guide provides an overview of Arizona’s personal property tax system, including exemptions, the classification structure and assessment rates, reporting, valuation and appeals. The Arizona Unclaimed Property Guide explains what unclaimed property is, reporting requirements for holders of unclaimed property, how owners of unclaimed property can claim their property and audits.