In the rush to meet the April 17 filing deadline, don’t forget to check if your clients qualify for several college-related tax benefits.
2. Education Tax Credits and Deductions
Find out how your clients can get tax credits and deductions for pursuing post-secondary education in this new YouTube video.
Watch this and other videos on the IRS YouTube Channel.
3. IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Early Registration Reminder
Whether you are an Attorney, CPA, Certified Financial Planner, Enrolled Agent or seeking to become a Registered Tax Return Preparer, the IRS Nationwide Tax Forums have something for you, including three days of seminars, hands-on workshops and exhibits of the newest products and services. View seminars such as the Overview of 2012 Tax Law Changes, Tax Provisions of the Affordable Care Act and more. You may earn up to 18 CPE credits in one location.
Pre-register by the deadline and save $129. IRS Nationwide Tax Forum Pre-registration is only available for a limited time.
If you are a California Tax Education Council member, a Certified Financial Planner or you have a Preparer Tax Identification Number issued by the IRS, remember to include the correct information to receive your continuing education credit timely.
If you are a California Tax Education Council member, a Certified Financial Planner or you have a Preparer Tax Identification Number issued by the IRS, remember to include the correct information to receive your continuing education credit timely.
Visit the IRS Nationwide Tax Forum website for more information.
4. New Practitioner Priority Service for Campus Correspondence Examinations
Tax professionals responding to Campus Correspondence Examination calls and correspondence can access the CCE Practitioner Priority Service by calling the PPS toll-free number and selecting the Correspondence Examination option.
5. Upcoming IRS Webinars
Office of Professional Responsibility Director Karen Hawkins will provide a Circular 230 overview and discuss key provisions and responsibilities for tax professionals in a May 7 webinar.
A May 9 webinar will cover tax-related identity theft, victim protection and assistance, combating online fraud and tips practitioners can use to protect themselves and their clients from identity theft.
6. Hot Issues
The April Hot Issues report from the Issue Management Resolution System contains information about penalty relief and more.
7. Technical Guidance
Notice 2012-30 announces the 2011 section 45K credit for fuel produced from a nonconventional source. For 2011, the section 45K credit is only available for fuel produced from coke or coke gas (other than from petroleum based products) and is not subject to phase-out.
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