DrakeCPE

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

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.

$18.00 1 CPE Full Description

Giving Back & What It’s Worth

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: BUNDLED COURSES! Doing something good is great, right? Well, the tax implications can get tricky. These courses on charitable contributions, gift tax, and nonprofits will help you get your head around how your clients can do well by doing good.

Buying these three courses as a package will also save you money! Buy all three together and save $8 off the regular price!

Total of 4 CPE credits.

$56.00 4 CPE Full Description

Home Office Deduction

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: This course explores the federal income tax deduction for business use of a home. It covers the criteria for qualifying for the deduction, the methods available for calculating it, and special rules for specific taxpayers. Topics include the actual expense and simplified methods, unique provisions for daycare facilities, recordkeeping requirements, and the appropriate tax forms and reporting procedures.

$54.00 3 CPE Full Description

Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs)

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

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.

$18.00 1 CPE Full Description

Inflation Reduction Act: Tax Implications

Area: Tax Update

Description: The Inflation Reduction Act does what it says on the box – it targets inflation. But what else does it do? In this course you’ll learn how this new act addresses taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals, the provisions for clean energy, as well as how it provides additional funding for the IRS – and what that means for you and your clients.

$18.00 1 CPE Full Description

IRS Collections and Installment Arrangements

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: Receiving a letter from the IRS can be a stressful experience for taxpayers—and tax professionals play a vital role in helping clients understand and respond appropriately. This course provides an overview of IRS collection activities, including the relevant tax codes, procedures, and forms. It also explores taxpayer rights and the avenues available to challenge IRS collection actions when appropriate.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Keeping Taxpayer Data Secure

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: In this course, tax preparers are introduced to the problem of cybercrime and its costs, offered methods that can be expected to reduce the chances of becoming a cybercrime victim, and informed of proper steps to take if they do become victims of cybercrime.

$54.00 3 CPE Full Description

Lifecycle of a Criminal Tax Investigation

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: Who investigates tax crimes and how are tax crimes prosecuted? In this course, we’ll learn how IRS-CI finds tax cases to prosecute, what happens during the course of the investigation, what techniques are used to prove tax crimes, what federal criminal statutes are commonly used, how IRS-CI evaluates an investigation, and the expected consequences of a successful prosecution.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Like-Kind Exchange ― Section 1031

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: NEW!

This webinar offers an in-depth review of business or investment real property exchange solely for business or investment property of a like kind. Participants will examine the latest exchange regulations and eligibility requirements to meet the tax-deferred status providing guidance for completing IRS Form 8824.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Medical Expense Deductions

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

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.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Military Tax Preparation

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: US military service members and household members receive a variety of exclusive tax benefits. What credits and deductions does the tax code provide to those in the military community? How can you help service members, military spouses, and military veterans file an accurate, on-time tax return? This course is a detailed look at military tax preparation.

2 CPE credits.

Last Revision: July 2025

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Navigating Schedule C

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: The gig economy is here to stay and intent on growing larger with each year. The changing nature of work for many taxpayers is likely to have an effect on tax preparers’ need to prepare Schedule C. With that growth is the likely growth of tax preparers’ need to be familiar with preparation of Schedule C. This course will help you identify the types of income reported on Schedule C; describe the business expenses deductible on Schedule C; list the differences between a business and a hobby; and apply the rules governing the deduction for business use of a taxpayer’s home.

$54.00 3 CPE Full Description

Nonprofits and Exempt Organizations: Tax Compliance

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: Do you have clients who are nonprofits? This webinar will help you understand the tax statuses that affect nonprofits and exempt organizations – and navigate the compliance rules and forms for helping your clients get the most from their tax benefits.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Not at Home: Military, Expats, and Aliens

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: BUNDLED COURSES! If your clients live or work away from home for any reason, they might need special help from you. Members of the US military. Expats living abroad. Or maybe resident or nonresident aliens in the US. Whatever the situation, we’ve got you covered. These courses will get you up to speed.

Buying these three courses as a package will also save you money! Buy all three together and save $12 off the regular price!

Total of 6 CPE credits.

$96.00 6 CPE Full Description

Ready to Retire: What your clients need to know

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: BUNDLED COURSES! You probably have clients who are ready to retire or are planning for it someday. These courses will prepare you to help your clients understand the issues around Social Security, retirement plans, and recording their retirement income.

Buying these three courses as a package will also save you money! Buy all three together and save $16 off the regular price!

Total of 8 CPE credits.

$128.00 8 CPE Full Description

Recording Retirement Income for Individuals

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: NEW!

Tax preparers face many challenges today, In this on-demand webinar, we will explore many of the complexities involved with various retirement plans, including increasing use of codes, inconsistency of prepared forms, and other complications due to changes in law. In short, no one size fits all. However, all the complexity allows us to prove to our clients why they need our services--now more than ever.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Reporting Foreign Financial Accounts: FinCEN and FBAR

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: What should tax preparers know regarding the reporting of foreign financial accounts? This course offers historical background pertaining to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and account reporting. In addition, the course focuses on the preparation process for the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets.

$18.00 1 CPE Full Description

Resident and Nonresident Aliens: Tax Prep

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: As a knowledgeable tax preparer, you can be an especially valuable resource for non-US citizens, since they are individuals who often have had less experience with the US tax system compared to US citizens. This contains content for both resident and nonresident aliens. However, since resident aliens are generally subject to the same tax filing rules as US citizens, we’ll look at more comprehensive content on nonresident alien filers.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

Schedule E: Supplemental Income

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description: Many of your clients will have supplemental income from sources like rental real estate, partnerships, trusts, estates, and royalties. How do you report that income? This course will give you a better understanding of Schedule E, as well as rental and other income sources, which income must be reported, and which losses and deductions are allowed.

$36.00 2 CPE Full Description

SECURE Act 2.0 – The Full Picture

Area: Federal Tax Law

Description:

The SECURE Act 2.0 contains a wide range of provisions that become effective over several years designed to encourage retirement savings, help ensure the sufficiency of retirement funds, bring additional clarity and transparency to retirement plan rules, and increase federal revenue. This course will discuss the various provisions of the Act, beginning with those provisions that are immediately effective and followed by those that become effective in subsequent years. Appropriate context is added to facilitate understanding of the pre-enactment environment and the impact of the legislative changes.

$72.00 4 CPE Full Description

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