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The Essential 1040® - Available October 

Registration opens early October

Course Year: 2013
Course Level: Update
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of preparing Form 1040
Advance Preparation: None
Delivery Method: Self-Study

Note: This course is comprised of several topics. You have the option to purchase the following topics individually: Ethics & Circular 230.

CPE Credits Designation Field of Study
IRS * 3 EA Federal Tax Law Update
3 Federal Tax Law Topic
2 Ethics
NASBA 0 CPA N/A
CTEC 3 CRTP Federal Tax Law Update
3 Federal Tax Law Topic
2 Ethics
CFP Board 0 CFP® N/A

* NATP will report CPE credits to the IRS for all PTIN holders. CPE is currently not mandatory for RTRPs or RTRP candidates and any option to register or participate in this program is strictly voluntary.

Fees: $104 for Members and $120 for Nonmembers includes a Tax Season Quick Reference Card and Quick Reference Guide

Summary
For 28 years NATP has been providing the best tax update in the country to prepare professionals for the coming tax season. This tradition of excellence will continue in 2013. This course covers the standard features of the inflation-indexed updates for preparing individuals’ 2013 tax returns, new tax laws applicable to 2013, including extensive coverage of the Affordable Care Act and recent developments. This is combined with two hours of Ethics.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the tax professional will be able to:

  • Apply inflation-adjusted amounts for 2013 individual tax returns.
  • Identify expiring tax provisions.
  • Identify new federal tax laws that have passed since 2012.
  • Identify federal tax provisions first taking effect in 2013.
  • Apply the latest court and IRS rulings to taxpayers’ current situations.
  • Implement tax strategies for clients in light of new developments.
  • Explain a tax professional’s responsibility to provide records in an IRS compliance check.
  • Apply ethics as it relates to a tax practice and practice before the IRS under Circular 230.
  • Distinguish between limited practice and the full right to practice.
  • Identify the various penalties that can be assessed on a tax return preparer.
  • Explain the due diligence requirements for earned income tax credit (EIC).

For more information regarding refund, complaint and/or program cancellation policies, please contact our Member Services Department at 800.558.3402, ext. 3.

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