Reviewing Individual Tax Returns

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Instructor

Bill
Taylor

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Bill Taylor

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William F. (Bill) Taylor, CPA of Taylor, Mississippi, has been an employee benefit and investment consultant for over 20 years, beginning his career as the Employee Benefits Coordinator in the Jackson office of KPMG Peat Marwick and managing his own firm for over 15 years. Bill served as MSCPA Chairman in 2017-2018, MSCPA Secretary in 2008-2009, and was Chairman of MSCPA's Continuing Education Committee for seven years. He has also served as Chairman of the Public Service Committee and as Board Representative for the Northwest Chapter. A nationally known consultant and speaker, Bill has conducted seminars for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries, more than 45 state CPA and Bar associations and other organizations. He was awarded as an AICPA Outstanding Discussion Leader in 2008 and 2014. Bill is the author of Taxation of Employee Benefits Volume I and Volume II, and his articles have appeared in numerous publications.

The sheer mass of Internal Revenue Code provisions affecting individual taxpayers presents a considerable challenge for CPAs and tax professionals. These provisions combined with the potential for input error when utilizing the array of income tax software available, create the potential for a multitude of errors that can occur when preparing your client's tax return. Join us as we discuss the common errors practitioners make on individual tax returns that are often missed by review staff. Sharpen your reviewing skills by examining case studies discussing issues for which additional information from the client may be warranted, and areas of tax law that require additional analysis and information.

CPE Credits Available

4 CPE Credits

4: Taxation

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Course Level

Intermediate

Professional Area of Focus

Individual Income Tax
Taxation

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