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Annual Tax Conference

Register now for the 2024 Tax Conference on November 7-8, 2024, at the Norris Conference Center in Austin. Register for one day, or both days, for up to 16 hours of CPE! Early bird savings have been extended through Wednesday, October 30!

This conference is produced by tax professionals for tax professionals and includes the most up-to-date tax topics for practitioners advising individuals, families and businesses.  Scroll down below to see the full agenda and speaker information. 

View the schedule and click on a registration option below to register for the Tax Conference today. We look forward to seeing you there!

2024 TXCPA Austin Tax Conference Agenda 

Thursday, November 7, 2024 

7:30 a.m. Registration Opens 

8-8:10 a.m. Welcome and Announcements 

8:10-9 a.m. - Cybersecurity Update 
Speaker: Greg Bibeau, Terminal B 

In this session we will review Cybersecurity Essentials, AI in Cybersecurity, and Written Information Security Plans (WISPs).

9-9:50 a.m. - Corporate Transparency Act Compliance 
Speaker: Isreal Miller, CPA, CFP ®, PFS. L.L.M. JD, Locke Lord, LLP 

Hear the 23 exemptions from being classified as a Reporting Company, how to identify those in “substantial control” of the Reporting Company, where the reporting information will be made available, and more about complying with this new requirement.  

10:10-11 a.m. - Texas Property Tax: Agricultural and Other Special Purpose Valuation. 
Speaker: Ira Lipstet, CPA, JD, DuBois, Bryant & Campbell LLP 

Discussion of potential benefits (and pitfalls) pertaining to special purpose valuation matters with focus on agricultural (and selected other) valuation.

11-11:50 a.m. - Potential Refund Opportunities Based on Recent and Pending Texas Tax Cases 
Speaker: David Colmenero, CPA, JD, Meadows Collier 

With various cases currently working their way through the court system, there are often opportunities for taxpayers to file refund claims pending resolution of the contested issues.  There are also other areas that taxpayers commonly overlook where refund opportunities may exist.  This presentation focuses on potential refund opportunities for Texas sales and use tax and franchise tax purposes and the relevant facts that may give rise to those potential opportunities in light of recent developments.   

12:10-1 p.m. - Interview Techniques for the Employer (luncheon session)  
Speaker: Laurie Canepa, StevenDouglas 

Discussion of the "latest and greatest" interview techniques for the employer in today's workplace. Included in this session will be useful tips for creating "attractive" job descriptions and best practices on reviewing resumes. 

1:10-2 p.m. - 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges 
Speaker: Carl Pikus, IPX 1031 

This course covers the basics of a 1031 exchange, including defining like-kind, exchange eligible property, understanding the different types of 1031 exchanges, and reviewing the strict rules and timelines of an exchange.

2-2:50 p.m. - IRS Enforcement: A Look Back at 2024 and a Look Forward to 2025 
Speaker: Joel Crouch, JD, Meadows Collier 

The IRS has been very vocal in 2024 about enforcement and we anticipate an uptick in activity in 2025. The discussion will focus on the IRS priorities in 2024 and what we can expect in 2025 including ERC audits, Malta Pension Plan and other hot issues.

3:10-4 p.m. - At first I was afraid, then the IRS’ international campaigns made me petrified! 
Speaker: Fernando Juarez, Esq., JH Law PLLC 

International tax is more relevant than ever! A lot of individuals/businesses have some sort of connection with the international side of the Code. The IRS is aware of this and has begun a series of campaigns to tackle some of the most common international tax scenarios. This presentation will provide an analysis of the current IRS’ LB&I active campaigns in the international tax field. The following will be discussed: earning money abroad (foreign earned income exclusion), foreigner selling or renting real estate located in the U.S. (FIRPTA & 871(d) election), dual residents in the U.S. and foreign country (tax treaty position), nonresidents obtaining income from U.S. source (1040-NR vs 30% withholding), reporting of foreign financial accounts (FATCA-8938, FBAR), among others. 

Friday, November 8 , 2024 

8-8:10 a.m. Welcome and Announcements 

8:10-9 a.m. - What’s on the Horizon 
Speaker: Mark Sprague, Independence Title 

A global, national, regional and local economic update focused on real estate and finance.  

9-11 a.m. - Federal Tax Update - Individuals
Speaker: Blaise Bender, CPA, JD 

This session will provide an update on individual tax matters associated with 2024 and possible changes as result of the presidential election.

11-11:50 a.m. - Estate Planning Essentials for 2025 
Speaker: Brad Wiewel, JD, Texas Trust Law 

This session will address the issues facing CPAs counseling their clients on estate planning matters. It will focus first on the simple (Wills vs. Trusts), then incapacity planning, Life Insurance Trusts and Estate Tax Planning.

12:10 - 1 p.m. - Luncheon Session: How can CPAs, leveraging emerging technology like AI, lead the way for client success? 
Speaker: John Latvatalo, 4impactdata

Many entrepreneurs have two to three failed businesses before they get it right and in today’s world, there is no time to learn business lessons the hard way. We’ll explore emerging technology and how CPAs are helping clients stay on the path to success.

1:10-2:50 p.m. - Mini Federal Tax Update - Businesses
Speaker: Blaise Bender, CPA, JD 

This session will provide an update on business tax matters associated with 2024 and possible changes as result of the presidential election.

3:10-4 p.m. - IRS Tax Professional Update
Speaker: Meecé Thorne, Internal Revenue Service 

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