Surgent's Federal Tax Camp

Overview

You could pay $0 for this course!
This course qualifies for EA/IRS and CFP credit. If you need EA/IRS credit, please contact Tyler Dion (tdion@masscpas.org) after you have registered and provide him your PTIN number.

Tax practitioners have been hard-pressed to keep up with recent legislation and new IRS guidance. In this course, tax advisors will be fully updated on the most important legislative and regulatory developments of the season as well as major trends and changes in the case law, with a view toward planning considerations. This course is continually updated to reflect enacted legislation.

Firms/companies with fewer than 50 staff can be reimbursed up to 100% of the cost of training and firms/companies with 50-100 employees can be reimbursed up to 50% of the cost of training. You must register for the course and apply for reimbursement through the Workforce Training Express Fund website a minimum of three weeks prior to the start of the course to be eligible. The course code for this program is C-1758. To learn more, click here or contact Julia Ekelund at jekelund@masscpas.org.

Highlights

Comprehensive coverage of individual provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including but not limited to: TCJA provisions made permanent, including lower marginal tax rates, expanded standard deduction, and the increased child tax credit New Tip Income Deduction of up to $25,000 for individuals in customarily tipped ocupations, including updated final regulations (TD 10044) New Overtime Pay Deduction of up to $12,500 ($25,000 MFJ) for FLSA-eligible employees on qualifying overtime pay New Car Loan Interest Deduction of up to $10,000 annually for interest on qualifying new U.S. assembled vehicle loans New Temporary Senior Deduction of $6,000 for taxpayers aged 65 and older Expanded SALT Cap of up to $40,000 through tax year 2029 Trump Accounts, a new savings vehicle for minors, including contribution rules, basis tracking, and the pilot program Comprehensive coverage of business provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including but not limited to: 100% Bonus Depreciation made permanent, including new Qualified Production Property (QPP) provisions Increased §179 deduction Changes to §174 R&E Expenditures, including restoration of immediate expenses Changes to §163(j) and new election withdrawal opportunities under Rev. Proc. 2026-17 Form 1099/1099-K changes and increased reporting thresholds Qualified Small Busines Stock Exclusion changes Digital Assets & Tax Implications - understand the tax treatment of various digital assets, updated guidance on basis tracking and cost identification methods, as well as the phased rollout of Form 1099-DA for broker reporting The Gig Economy - examine key tax implications for gig workers, including Independent Contractor vs. Employee classification challenges and employer reporting responsibilities in light of both the IRS and DOL frameworks, including the DOL’s 2026 proposed rule Timely coverage of breaking tax legislation Practice aids, including all the numbers applicable for the current year – inflation-adjusted amounts, mileage rates, retirement contributions, and more Advanced practice, reporting, and other issues intertwined with advanced planning and discussion ideas

Designed For

CPAs who need to know the latest tax law changes in all areas of practice, whether newly licensed or a seasoned professional

Objectives

Understand the latest tax law changes.
Understand strategies and techniques for individuals to use in light of tax changes.
Understand current cases and rulings affecting individuals and businesses