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Federal Tax Camp with Sue Smith IN PERSON

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Member Price: $375.00
Non-Member Price: $580.00

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Date/Time:
Nov 5, 2026, 8:30am–4:30pm
Venue:
Hampton Inn by Hilton Colchester (Colchester, VT 05446)
42 Lower Mountain View Drive
Colchester, VT 05446
Developer:
Surgent McCoy CPE, LLC
CPE Credits:
Taxes: 8.00
Fields of Study:
CFP, Taxation

Join us in person this year for the Tax Camp with Sue Smith!

The event will be at the Hampton Inn and registration includes buffet lunch and refreshments.

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 by Sue Smith 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.

Please note: This is an in-person, private course. Attendance at this in-person course is limited to VT CPA members and those registered through VT CPA.

 

Objective

  • 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

 

Highlights

  • Comprehensive coverage for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), 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 occupations, including updated final regulation  (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 savings vehicle for minors, including contribution rules, basis tracking, and the pilot program
  • Comprehensive coverage of business provisions of H.R.1, 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 Business 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 roll out of Form 1099-DA for broker reporting
  • The Gig Economy-examine key tax implications for gig workers, including Independent Contractor v. Employee classification challenges and employer reporting responsibilities in light of both 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, retirerment 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.

 


 

Prerequisite

Experience with individual and business clients.
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