2321 N. Loop Drive  
Suite 200  
Ames, IA 50010  
Phone: (515) 294-5217  
Fax: (515) 294-0700  


2009 Farm Income Tax School

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Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

  1. I'm in a wheelchair (or have other special needs). How do I arrange for assistance at the seminar? Individuals who need special accommodations should contact the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation (CALT) at (515) 294-5217 at least 1 week prior to the event.
  2. Is there a "dress-code"? There is no "dress-code." Meeting room temperatures may vary so layered clothing is recommended for comfort.
  3. I need to be able to take calls while I'm at the seminar. Is there a problem if I bring a cell phone or pager? All cell phones, pagers and palm pilots must be silenced. Participants who bring cell phones or pagers that make noise will be asked to leave the room.


CPE Credit

  1. When will I receive my Certificate of Attendance for CPE purposes? Certificates will be handed out at the end of
    Day 2. Certificates will only be issued to attendees that paid the "Professional - CPE claimed" fee.
  2. Can I purchase the materials only and still get the CPE credit? Participants who elect to purchase the seminar materials and NOT attend the seminar have not earned CPE credit.


Fees

  1. What is included in the price of the seminar/school? The registration fee includes tuition, program materials (workbook and handouts), continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and lunch. Sleeping rooms are not included in the seminar fee.
  2. Can I purchase materials only? If you would like to purchase MATERIALS ONLY please indicate this on the registration form. The materials will be mailed after October 20th.


Refunds

  1. I missed the tax school today. Can I still get a refund? Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance for a full refund. No refunds are available on or after the first day of the school. If we are still offering the seminar in other locations, you may transfer your registration to another location if space allows.
  2. Can I get a refund if it snows on the day of a seminar? Schools are rarely, if ever, cancelled due to inclement weather. If CALT cancels a school because of inclement weather, every effort will be made to satisfy registrants. In case of inclement weather, listen to local radio stations or call (515) 294-5217. If weather prevents you from attending a school, but the school is still being held, you may transfer to another school location on a space available basis.


Registration Process

  1. New this year! How do I register on-line for seminars? Click here to register. Payment by credit card is the only payment option for on-line registration.
  2. How can I register and pay with a credit card if I don't want to use the on-line registration? Complete a paper copy of the registration form, then either fax it to (515) 294-0700 or mail it to CALT. Please do not mail a registration which has also been faxed because this could result in a duplicate charge to your credit card.
  3. I have ten people from our firm who wish to attend the seminars. Do I need to register each one separately? Yes. In order to prevent delays in processing your registrations and getting placement in the locations of choice, a separate registration form needs to be completed for each participant whether registering on the Web site or using the printed registration form (photocopies are welcomed).
  4. May I register now and send you payment later? No, forms received without payment will not be processed. Registration is not complete until payment and the registration form have been processed together. A space in a particular location cannot be reserved unless payment is received.
  5. The seminar I wish to attend starts in a few days. Can I just pay at the door? We highly advise you to call CALT at (515) 294-5217 and make sure we are still accepting registrations for the location you wish to attend. Registrations are accepted if space is available. Space for "walk-ins" cannot be guaranteed. Many locations fill to capacity and close. "Walk-in" participants may pay at the door by cash or check (There is a $25 walk-in fee) .  No credit cards will be accepted. "Walk-in" participants should arrive early in order to complete the registration process and obtain their materials.
  6. Two people from my office want to attend the seminar, but each can only attend one day of the seminar. Can these people split a registration, share the workbook, and each get CPE credit? No. Registrations may not be split. Each person who attends a Farm Income Tax School seminar must be a fully paid registrant.
  7. Can I get a discount if multiple people attend from my employer/company? Yes, a $25 discount per individual is available for 3 or more registrations from the same employer.  The discount applies even if all individuals attend different locations.


Instructors

  1. How can I find out which instructors will be teaching at which locations? Check seminar Dates & Locations and Instructors.


School Locations

  1. I attended a location last year that isn't listed this year. Why is that? Based upon participant feedback regarding certain facilities, CALT has selected other facilities and locations.
  2. How will I be notified of the location to which I have been assigned? A confirmation notice of the seminar name, date and location for which you are scheduled will be sent. You will receive notification via email if you provided an email address in your registration.
  3. How do I change my seminar location? Contact us to determine whether it is possible to change your seminar location. Every effort will be made to accommodate changes.


School Materials

  1. I registered for materials several weeks ago and have not received my materials. When will they be mailed? The Farm Income Tax School workbook will be mailed to you after October 20th. If you registered to attend one of the Tax School locations, materials for all seminars are obtained at the seminar location. Please arrive early to pick up your materials.
  2. I was unable to attend my scheduled school. What do I need to do to receive the materials? Please contact us at (515) 294-5217 or e-mail.

Resolving Complaints

  1. How can I resolve a complaint about the Farm Income Tax School? All attendees will have a chance to fill out an evaluation form at the end of Day 2. You may also contact CALT at 515-294-5217 or e-mail us.