2024 MSCPA Annual Convention: Details

Tax Planning for Seniors 2024

← Return to The CPE Catalog
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 @ 10:00am 1:30pm
Add to Calendar

Description

Seniors face issues that complicate return preparation and planning. For example, when should they apply for social security? How is it taxed? What if they continue to work? Will an increased standard deduction affect charitable planning? What about downsizing? How can they help children or grandchildren pay for a home or a college education? This course will help you advise your clients on these topics and more.

Prerequisites

Experience in individual tax preparation and planning. General knowledge of social security and other retirement vehicles.

Highlights

• Income for seniors: retirement, earnings and investments • Tax Deductions: planning, bunching, strategies • Planning to help family members

Objectives

• Recognize the tax planning changes affecting Seniors • Determine how retirement distribution requirements can impact the overall retirement strategy • Identify alternatives to achieve family objectives

Preparation

None

Credits

Category Amount
Taxation 4.00