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Charitable Nonprofits Benefits strong Charitable organizations are under increasing scrutiny - are you following the rules? /strong Successfully operating a tax-exempt California charitable corporation is complicated, particularly in light of post-Enron corporate governance rules and increasing focus and scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service. Attend this seminar and get an overview of a broad range of corporate  more...

IRS Form 1099 Reporting: What You Need to Know Benefits strong The 1099 forms are confusing - Can you afford to only grasp the basics? /strong Independent contractors save your business money, but increasing IRS scrutiny can put you at risk. Fail to meet all the 1099 filing requirements and you may land in a hotbed of penalties. With a maze of 1099 forms, and confusing and ever-changing IRS reporting guidelines, mastering the 1099 can be a  more...

Texas Margin Tax BenefitsAttend this seminar and you'll learn how to navigate through Texas margin tax issues - and prevent costly mistakes. Learn what revenues and costs businesses need to track and monitor in order to maximize their Texas state tax benefits. Find out what considerations to keep in mind when planning for commonly-owned entities. Come learn about the tax that's filled with exemptions, deductions  more...

Form 990 Benefits strong Navigate the new IRS Form 990 - hear the critical issues every nonprofit leader needs to know! /strong Walk through the Form 990 and get the expert knowledge you need to file correctly. Exempt organizations' tax forms have become more important as they're scrutinized by the IRS, Congress, the media, competitors, disgruntled employees and others. Attend this seminar and make sure  more...

Document Retention and Destruction Benefits strong Are you sure you want to throw that document away? /strong New regulations - the constant threat of audits - the increased use of e-discovery - in today's changing legal environment, you're asking for trouble if you don't have an effective record retention and destruction policy in place. And even if you do, standards are changing - have your policies changed with them? Attend  more...

Accounting for Estates and Trusts Avoid errors and penalties in trust and estate accounting, and minimize your client's tax and heartache. Save your clients' hard-earned money - and avoid legal battles - by learning trust and estate accounting essentials. Come to this seminar and let our experts show you how to transfer assets in a tax-efficient manner. Get the most up-to-date strategies to minimize your errors and your legal  more...

LLCs: Advanced Planning and Latest Trends Steer clear of the common pitfalls that plague LLCs. Choosing the proper business entity is crucial to the success of a new business, and more and more small businesses are choosing LLCs. Unfortunately, many businesses are unprepared for the tax consequences associated with these entities. Attend this seminar and get the information you need to make informed decisions regarding forming, operating  more...

Michigan Business Taxes Prevent costly mistakes by learning the essentials of Michigan business taxes - including all the latest updates. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and get helpful insight and recent updates on Michigan's business taxes. You'll gain a clear understanding of the two components of the Michigan business taxes - the modified gross receipts tax and the business income tax. Meet the challenges ahead and  more...

Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development Law Use inventive techniques to get through the zoning and land development process in one piece. Go beyond zoning basics and learn what you need to know to succeed in land development. You'll learn what makes a project successful and how to present an effective case in the land use process. Register today and discover new strategies for preparing complete applications, working with local boards and  more...

Negotiating, Documenting and Enforcing Arkansas Leases Discover how to avoid the pitfalls of residential and commercial leases. Register today for this informative seminar and get critical insight on negotiating, documenting and enforcing leases in Arkansas. You'll find out what you should include in the lease to avoid problems down the line - such as rent and security deposit details, and what happens in case of default. Gain a better understanding  more...

Title Examination Don't learn the hard way - Errors or omissions in establishing the chain of title can spell disaster. Do you know everything you need to about title examination? Get an insider's grasp of this detailed procedure so you can do your job thoroughly and confidently. Conducting research, preparing organized information and ensuring accuracy are important to the success of any case - but they're  more...

Eminent Domain Learn how to navigate through complex eminent domain procedures - and prevent costly mistakes. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and stay abreast of the latest issues related to eminent domain. You'll gain a clear understanding of appraising in eminent domain assignments. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about condemnation lawsuits. These are just a few of the valuable  more...

Real Estate Development From Beginning to End The basics are the same in good times and in bad - learn them from the experts. Developing real estate is tough - its even tougher in a down economy. Learn what others are doing to maneuver through and succeed in these challenging times. Each link in the complex and multifaceted real estate development process affects the success of the project. Do you have every angle covered? This seminar  more...

Easements, Covenants and Similar Rights You've found yourself face-to-face with an easement - now what? You can get what you need from your real estate despite the intimidating complexity of easements, covenants and rights of way. Whether you're looking to comply with them, fight them or draft them, our local experts will give you the know-how you need to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Come  more...

Evictions: Residential and Commercial Learn how to navigate through complex eviction procedures - and prevent costly mistakes. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to handling residential and commercial evictions in Maine. Hear about the latest trends in leasing. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding notices to terminate and quit. Find out how you can prosper in spite of complex laws  more...

Commercial Leases Ensure nothing gets overlooked - get on the road to success in commercial leasing. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to handling commercial leasing terms and current issues. Hear about important commercial lease terms, including assignment and subletting. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding commercial lease documentation systems. Find out how  more...

Multistate Taxation: Income, Sales and Use, and Beyond Understand a multistate business' tax risks ... and get tips for managing them. Mistakes made when collecting, paying or reporting tax can result in your business incurring serious liabilities - for taxes, interest and penalties. This seminar provides the perfect opportunity to get the most current information on all aspects of complicated multistate taxation. Learn from leading tax experts how  more...

Basic Commercial Leases Get practical ways of dealing with commercial leasing issues from experienced practitioners. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on key issues in lease negotiations. Understand the intricacies of the current state of the New York commercial market. Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding assignment and subletting. Avoid problems down the road by protecting yourself and  more...

Preparing for the Next Wave of Real Estate Closings The buyers' market is coming - be prepared for it! If you're not equipped to address the vast array of factors that can affect real estate closings, the closing experience can be unpleasant at best - and devastating at worst. Join us for this comprehensive seminar and get a detailed picture of closing issues from start to finish. Experienced professionals will give you essential information on  more...

The Rules of Trust Administration Refine your trust administration skills - and discover new ones. Your professional advice and trust knowledge is essential to your clients - make sure you're giving them your best. Attend this innovative seminar and learn to juggle trust complexities while remaining focused on what really matters: your clients' needs. Discover ways to recognize the different levels of trust intricacy depending  more...

The Basics of Employment Claims, Workers' Compensation Claims and the Interplay Between the Two Employment and Workers' Compensation Claims - Protect your organization know how labor laws interact with workers compensation. Register for this information-packed seminar and get a win-win approach to defenses to workers compensation claims. Hear about the latest trends in workers compensation law. Get all your toughest questions answered regarding reasonable accommodation. Find out how  more...

All About Trusts All About Trusts - Discover how to navigate the minefields of trusts with ease. Attend this cutting-edge seminar and you ll gain a clear understanding of the different types of trusts. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about estate planning issues, asset protection considerations, estate and gift tax considerations, and grantor trust rules. These are just a few of the  more...

Internet Tax Research Internet Tax Research - Find out how to be the one your organization relies on. In our fast-paced accounting world, we re often asked to find information about state and federal tax issues sometimes at a moment s notice. Attend this teleconference and get the practical tips you need to be an effective Internet researcher. Get a firm grasp of how to research legislative history and case law.  more...

Tax Updates and Incentives of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Tax Updates and Incentives of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act - This teleconference will explore the additions, modifications and extensions made by the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to the energy tax provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, and will analyze structures that may be employed to monetize or shift the tax credits and other attributes from the developer of  more...

The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? The Manufacturing Deduction: What Is It and Who Qualifies? - This teleconference provides a technical overview of the Section 199 deduction. Participants will review the various requirements of Section 199, as well as fact patterns/examples illustrating these requirements. Attendees will be able to understand the requirements for calculating the Section 199 deduction, including qualified  more...

Form 5500 What You Need to Know to File How to avoid the pitfalls of Form 5500 what you don t know could hurt you. This seminar is for those working in employee benefits who want to expand their knowledge about Form 5500 and related schedules. Form 5500 is a complex information return designed to meet the needs of three government agencies. Because of the numerous types of plans and sponsors, it is not always clear which plans are  more...

Profitable Strategies for Distressed Real Estate Investment Properties Discover the most profitable strategies for distressed property investment. Join us for this innovative seminar and get up to speed on issues related to foreclosed and pre-foreclosed property. Understand the intricacies of purchasing real estate using your 401(k). Get a handle on complicated issues surrounding government-owned and bank-owned property. Avoid problems down the road by protecting  more...