This self-study course offers a clear and practical review of H.R. 1, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or the Working Families Tax Cut Act. Participants will explore key provisions effective for 2025 and subsequent years, including the permanent extension of select Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) measures. The course also examines new deductions, credits, and limitations affecting both individual and business taxpayers, providing insight into how these changes shape tax planning and compliance in the coming years.

Ethical tax practice goes beyond knowing the rules — it’s about applying them in real-life scenarios. In this engaging webinar, two veteran CPAs walk through Circular 230, practitioner responsibilities, common violations, and how to handle tough ethical dilemmas with confidence and compliance. Designed for any tax return preparer seeking clarity and credibility.

Individual taxpayers may be eligible to deduct certain medical and dental expenses on their personal tax returns. This course provides tax preparers with a comprehensive overview of the rules governing these deductions. Topics include identifying qualifying expenses, understanding the thresholds for deduction, and accurately reporting these expenses on the appropriate IRS forms. By completing this course, preparers will be equipped to assist clients in maximizing their allowable medical deductions while ensuring compliance with current tax laws.

This course offers a practical introduction to estates and trusts by reviewing their fundamental differences and how these entities are established. Participants will explore the types of trusts, including a summary of special elections. Income tax implications for both estates and trusts will be discussed, along with the specific filing requirements of Form 1041, ensuring you're confident in applying these concepts in real-world tax scenarios.

Each year, various limits relevant to income tax preparation and planning are updated. Some changes result from routine inflation indexing, while others stem from new legislation or the expiration of existing laws. For 2025, updates arise from inflation adjustments as well as legislation such as the SECURE Act 2.0 and H.R.1, An Act to Provide for Reconciliation, also knows as the "One Big Beautiful Bill". This course highlights the most impactful changes for tax professionals, with context provided to support practical understanding and application.

Sports gambling has raised the stakes with reporting and compliance considerations! This course provides an overview of recent changes in law impacting the gambling industry, gambling businesses or operators’ excise tax and information reporting requirements, and individual income tax reporting requirements for those that are either lucky or skilled enough to win.

The rules for partnerships are complex and taxpayers and practitioners must plan carefully to avoid potential pitfalls, both for the partnership and for the individual partners. Partnerships must report income and expenses annually on Form 1065 and related forms. This course provides an overview of Form 1065 and the rules for partnerships.

Last Revision: December 2023

How does the IRS define a corporation? What should tax professionals know about Form 1120? This course covers basic definitions and terms regarding corporations, the tax implications of corporate structures, and how to prepare Form 1120 and related forms.

Last Revision: January 2024