Welcome to DrakeCPE! We offer a wide variety of continuing education courses for tax pros. Stay up to date with recent tax law and learn about new topics.

Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs)

Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs)

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: NEW!

Since the invention of the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) in 1996, millions of ITINs have been issued by the IRS. Many rules pertaining to ITINs have changed, but one certainty is that when tax preparers are knowledgeable about these rules, they can be a valuable resource for clients who are seeking to comply with federal tax law. This course provides an overview of the most important topics related to ITINs.

Revision Date: November 2024
$16 1 CPE Full Description

DSUE and Form 706

DSUE and Form 706

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: NEW!

This on-demand webinar is designed for tax professionals seeking best practices for the reporting of DSUE and the planning process for retirement accounts and gifting. Presented by Randy Adams, EA, MSA, and experienced tax preparation instructor since 2011, the session provides valuable insights into topics such as annual exclusions, portability, generation-skipping transfers, and Form 706. This webinar serves as a comprehensive guide for tax professionals who want a thorough understanding of managing assets from trust and estates for their clients.

Last Revision: September 2024

$16 1 CPE Full Description

Erase the Penalty: A Tax Professional's Guide to Abatement

Erase the Penalty: A Tax Professional's Guide to Abatement

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: NEW!

This on-demand webinar is designed for tax professionals seeking best practices for removing tax penalties on behalf of their clients. Presented by Robert Nordlander, CPA, author, speaker, and former IRS special agent, this session provides valuable insights into the penalty abatement process, common types of penalties, and how abatements can save your clients thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Topics include reasonable cause, estimated tax penalties, and the IRS’s evaluation process for penalty abatement.

Last Revision: September 2024

$32 2 CPE Full Description

Gift Tax Reporting and Form 709

Gift Tax Reporting and Form 709

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: NEW!

This on-demand webinar is designed for tax professionals seeking best practices for completing Form 709 in the tax planning process. Presented by Randy Adams, EA, MSA, and experienced tax preparation instructor since 2011, the session provides valuable insights into topics such as portability and when it can be used effectively, annual exclusion, and how to complete the different areas of Form 709 when it is needed. This webinar serves as a comprehensive guide for tax professionals who want a thorough understanding of managing assets regarding retirement accounts and gifting.

Last Revision: September 2024

$16 1 CPE Full Description

Prevent, Protect, and Be Proactive - Cyber Security Threats

Prevent, Protect, and Be Proactive - Cyber Security Threats

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: NEW!

This on-demand webinar is designed for tax professionals seeking the essential knowledge and skills necessary to identify and mitigate common cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities within their organizations. Presented by Hayley Bales, from Protection Plus, this webinar provides a comprehensive guide to the current cybersecurity landscape along with valuable insights into projected future trends.

Last Revision: September 2024

$16 1 CPE Full Description

Cannabis and Taxes

Cannabis and Taxes

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

In recent years there has been an uptick in state legalization of cannabis for recreational purposes, with states gaining millions and in some cases billions of tax revenues from the sale of cannabis. While income from illegal cannabis sales is reportable for federal income tax purposes, there are various intricacies that come into play with expense deductions. These same intricacies exist at the state level. This course explores the various tax implications and also explores some of the controversies regarding expense deductions.

Last Revision: February 2024

$16 1 CPE Full Description

Federal Income Tax Changes 2024

Federal Income Tax Changes 2024

Area: Tax Update

Description:

Each year, various limits affecting income tax preparation and planning change. Some changes commonly occur each year as a result of inflation indexing, while others occur because of new legislation or the sunsetting of existing law. This course will examine the tax changes affecting the SECURE Act 2.0 and the inflation-changed limits effective for 2024 that are more significant from the perspective of an income tax preparer. Some context will be supplied, as appropriate, to assist readers in understanding the changes. Last Revision: March 2024

$80 5 CPE Full Description

Fundamentals of Preparing Form 1065 - Partnerships

Fundamentals of Preparing Form 1065 - Partnerships

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

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

$32 2 CPE Full Description

Fundamentals of Preparing Form 1120 - Corporations

Fundamentals of Preparing Form 1120 - Corporations

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

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

$32 2 CPE Full Description

Fundamentals of Preparing Form 1120-S - S Corporations

Fundamentals of Preparing Form 1120-S - S Corporations

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

What makes an S Corp different from other business structures? What are the tax implications and what should tax preparers know about Form 1120? This course covers basic definitions and terms regarding S corporations and how to prepare Form 1120-S and related forms.

Last Revision: January 2024

$32 2 CPE Full Description

Fundamentals of Tax Forms 1099-C, A, and K

Fundamentals of Tax Forms 1099-C, A, and K

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

Cancellation of debt? Abandonment of property? Third-party transactions? These can be complex issues and each of them can affect the others. What do you and your clients need to know about proper reporting for IRS Tax Forms 1099-C, A, and K? In this webinar, we bring these complex topics down to earth. We’ll help you know when each form is needed and how it is used.

Last Revision: April 2024

$32 2 CPE Full Description

Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Timebomb You Can Defuse

Unpaid Payroll Taxes: A Timebomb You Can Defuse

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

In this webinar, a retired IRS Criminal Investigation agent shares his insider perspective on the issue of unpaid payroll taxes and the serious implications it can have for your clients. We discuss the statutes guiding the collection of payroll taxes, the possible penalties for unpaid payroll taxes, and how you can help your clients resolve the issues.

Last Revision: February 2024

$32 2 CPE Full Description