Good tax planning is essential, especially now that clients are looking to their tax professionals to guide them through the maze of taxes and economic stimulus information coming out of Washington.
The AICPA National Tax Conference presents a roster of leading tax experts and nationally recognized speakers who will update you on current tax planning, tax legislation and other tax issues. You will also have the opportunity to network with your peers throughout the conference.
Conference Highlights
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
CPAs and other financial professionals involved with tax planning, consulting and compliance.
Register now for the Networking Dinner on October 25th at the Old Ebbit Grill, Washington, DC.
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Monday, October 26 – Day One
7:00am-6:10pm Registration & Message Center Open
8:00am-8:15am Welcome & Introduction
8:15am-9:30am General Session
1 Year in Review
9:30am-10:30am General Session
2 The National Taxpayer Advocate, Finding Solutions to Critical Tax Compliance Problems
10:30am-11:00am Morning Refreshment Break in the Exhibits Area
11:00am-12:00pm Concurrent Sessions (select one)
3 Everyday Ethical Challenges4 Tax Planning for New NOL Carryback Rules and "Monetization" of AMT and Research Credits
5 Capital Gain Planning
12:00pm-12:45pm Lunch
12:45pm-1:15pm Luncheon Presentation
L1 Explore the Implications of Current Tax Developments with One of the Tax World's Most Interesting Minds
1:20pm-2:20pm Concurrent Sessions (select one)
6 IRS Enforcement Update7 Real Estate Issues in a Troubled Economy for Individuals
8 IFRS for Dummies and it's Effect on the Tax System
2:20pm-2:50pm Afternoon Refreshment Break in the Exhibits Area
2:50pm-3:50pm Concurrent Sessions (select one)
9 Tax Adventures in Ponziland - Strategies for Victims10 IRA Distribution Planning Update: Latest Cases, Rulings and Tax Strategies
11 International Individual Tax Issues
4:00pm-5:00pm Concurrent Sessions (select one)
12 Healthcare Policy and Legislative Changes
13 Tax Planning for Homebuilders/Construction/Land Developers
14 FLP's: Past, Present & Future
5:10pm-6:10pm Concurrent Sessions (select one)
15 Health and Welfare Benefits: A New ERA Begins – Are You and Your Clients Ready?
Ashley Gillihan, Alston & Bird, LLP, Atlanta, GA16 Working with S Corporation Stock/Debt Basis and Distribution Rules
17 Tax Practice and Understanding the Section 7216 Regulations
6:10pm-7:10pm Welcome Reception
Tuesday, October 27 – Day Two
7:00am-4:00pm Registration & Message Center Open
7:00am-8:00am Morning Discussion Sessions (select one)
201 Tax Compliance: What's on the Horizon?202 Interactive Ethics
203 What to Do With Capital Losses?
8:10am-9:50am General Session
18 Legislative Update
9:50am-10:20am Morning Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area
10:20am-11:35am Concurrent Sessions (select one)
19 Insurance Policies in a Down Economy20 S-Corp Update & Issues
21 Current Issues in Trust
11:35am-12:20pm Lunch
12:20pm-12:50pm Luncheon Presentation
L2 Commissioner's Address
1:00pm-2:15pm Concurrent Sessions (select one)
22 Real Estate Issues in a Troubled Economy for Businesses23 Winding Up and Dissolution of Entities in Troubled Times
24 Elderly With Dwindling Assets
2:15pm-2:45pm Afternoon Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Area
2:45pm-4:00pm Concurrent Sessions (select one)
25 The Practical Business, Tax and Legal Aspects of the Limited Liability Company/ Limited Liability Partnership26 Estate Tax Planning 2010 and Beyond
4:00pm Conference Adjourns
JW Marriott Hotel Pennsylvania Avenue
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20004
Hotel Phone: (202) 393-2000
Hotel Reservations: (800) 266-9432
Hotel Room Rate: $295 single/double
Hotel Reservation Cutoff Date: September 28, 2009
Online reservations: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/fall2009aicpa.
Brian Whitlock, Blackman Kallick, LP, Chicago, IL
This in-depth session is a must for all tax practitioners. Regardless of your tax specialty you need to know the basics of exempt organizations. Whether you anticipate serving on the Board of a charitable organization or your State Society you need to understand how exempt organizations fit into your life and your clients' lives.
Eddie Adkins, Grant Thornton LLP, Washington, DC
This Workshop will focus on current developments related to employee compensation and benefits, including developments related to the current economic environment and tax technical developments. The session will also cover fundamental rules that apply to the tax treatment of compensation and benefits, both from the employer and employee perspective.

