2015 CALT Webinars

An up-to-date list including descriptions of each webinar, as well as registration, will be available soon.

For 2015, CALT will be offering webinars on a variety of issues which will enhance your practice and address questions about new issues as well as those issues where IRS is placing emphasis. The classes are convenient in that there is a wide variety of procedural and tax topics as well as a span of dates to choose from, and you can attend right from your desk.  All classes are conducted from Noon-1 PM (Central Time) and all offer one hour of Continuing Professional Education.  

  • Each webinar is $35 and approved for 1 hour of CPE.
  • Registration fee is non-refundable.
  • All webinars will take place from Noon – 1 PM (Central Time).
  • These courses provide continuing education for enrolled agents, other tax return preparers and CPAs (CPAs outside the state of Iowa must read the rules and regulations of their state board of accountancy).
  • Please note:  dates are subject to change 
Agenda: 

 

An up-to-date list including descriptions of each webinar, as well as registration, will be available soon.

May 2015

26th             Return Preparer Fraud – Remedies for the Taxpayer

27th         Identity Theft and How to Assist Your Client

28th         Establishing an LLC

June 2015

2nd          Getting Clients Right with Tax Filings

3rd           LLC and Basic

4th           Preparing Form 1040X

9th           Farm Depreciation Issues

23rd        Liens – What You Need to Know

24th         Payment Options for Your Client

25th         Business Use of Home – The Safe Harbor Method

30th         Disaster – Assisting Your Client

July 2015

1st           ACA – Review and Update

2nd          FATCA Issues

6th           Changing Your Business Entity

7th           Basics of a Partnership

8th           The Partnership K-1

9th           Bartering & Trading Tax Reporting

14th         Correspondence Audits

21st        FBAR

22nd        Preparing for an IRS Audit

23rd        Issues Related to Estates procedures and Developments in Estate Tax Law

August 2015

4th           For I-9 and W-4 Compliance with Hiring Employees

5th           Minister’s Tax Law

6th           Form 941 and W-2 Issues and Matching

September 2015

8th           Business Expenses and Schedule C

9th           S-Corporations Tax Issues

10th         Farm Expenses Overview

15th         Health Savings Accounts

16th         Farm Income A-Z an Overview

17th         Charitable Contributions – Recordkeeping and Pitfalls

Continuing Education: 

Please note: Others (those outside of Iowa) licensed by other state boards/organizations should check with their respective boards/organizations to determine if credit applies toward continuing education requirements.  CALT does not apply for CPE in other states, but will we assist in the process to make sure you receive your CPE credits.  

Enrolled Agents:

  • Each class/webinar is approved for 1 hour of CPE credit

Registered and Other Tax Return Preparers

  • Each class/webinar is approved for 1 hour of CPE credit

Certified Public Accountants

  • Each class/webinar qualifies for 1 hours of CPE credit
  • The Iowa Accountancy Examining Board does not pre-approve seminars, but it is left to the individual to determine the appropriate course of study.
Speakers: 

Kristy S. Maitre is a tax specialist for the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation. She is also an enrolled agent and has almost 30 years experience with IRS, most recently as the IRS Senior Stakeholder Liaison for Iowa. Kristy is well-respected among Iowa tax practitioners for her knowledge, service and dedication.

Date and Time: 
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Location: 
Online