Advanced Seminar--22 HOURS CPE/CLE

EAST COAST ADVANCED
22 HOURS CPE/CLE

May 17-19, 2012 | Baltimore, MD

WEST COAST ADVANCED
22 HOURS CPE/CLE

June 21-23, 2012 | Los Angeles, CA

"I was really impressed with this seminar, and I was looking forward to the next one even before this one was over!"
Brandy Burnett, EA, VA

"Knowledge is power - and seminars like these empower us with true strength against the IRS." Ernesto Sanchez, CPA, FL

Tax season is over and it’s time to gear up for another year. The Advanced Seminar is offered once on the west coast and once on the east coast, and is perfect for those who’ve attended our Boot Camp and are ready to graduate to the next level.

Course Outline

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"Great Seminar! It's one (if not the only one) of the best seminars in tax problem resolution work, from technical to marketing, it's the best! I've been attending these seminars for 9 years now and each and every time I learn new things that I can employ in my practice each time."
Michael Rozbruch, CPA, CTRS, CA---

PRESENTERS:
Steven Klitzner, Esq., CTRS
Gary Bluestein, Esq., CTRS
Robert McKenzie Esq., CTRS
LG Brooks EA, CTRS
Patti Logan EA, CTRS
Mark Guimond, President

"A great seminar that is jam packed with technical information. I enjoyed all speakers. The topics were fresh and different, I found a few gems that will help me in my practice. I also was reminded of a few items that I had not used in a while that can also be very useful."
Gary Stapleton, CPA, OG

TOPICS:
Levies and a Little Levity (1 hr.)
Can the IRS levy anything they want? If not, what’s exempt? What isn’t? Which levies are supposed to be continuous and which are not? What about the income of a 1099 worker?  Why does IRS take the position that a levy on Social Security benefits continues, even after the Statute of Limitations expires? What must IRS to do to take an IRA? You will know after this session. Steve is always entertaining and he promises a few surprises.
CAPs: The Overlooked and Forgotten Appeal. (1 hr.)
Learn how and when to use the “other” appeal. The CAP – Collection Appeals Process – is the way to get your problem cases before the Appeals Division when a CDP is unavailable. Can you request early referral to Appeals to get away from a rogue Revenue Officer, or to escape an unreasonable Revenue Agent? Steve will discuss everything you need to know about this appeal.
The Corporate Flip (4 hrs.)
Alternative Title: Corporate Angels and Abandonment. You have heard of it, wondered exactly how it works, and when the time is right to use it. How do you bring in a new owner to bargain-buy the assets of a troubled corporation? What happens to the liability of the old corporation? How does it help the old owner? How does it help the new owner? Can this work without a new owner? What about the trust funds owed? Well, here’s your chance to learn the advantages and disadvantages, the pitfalls and problems. As the commercial says, “You need to be ready when the situation is right.”
IRS Update (2 hrs.)
Bob’s session on what’s happening inside the IRS has become one of the most anticipated sessions in each advanced session. After this session practitioners have reported their enhanced ability to demonstrate their expertise to clients, prospective clients, and referral sources.  IRS continues to focus on enforced collection. National Taxpayer Advocate, Nina Olson, advises Congress that the main challenge to IRS is under-funding by Congress.
Case Analysis (2 hrs.)
If there are rock stars of tax problem resolution, Bob is a shoe-in for the paramount position. Who then could be better to provide a lesson in case analysis? You will get a look into the mind of a true expert as he evaluates the facts and constructs a recommended approach for four diverse tax problem resolution cases.
Ethics: Circular 230 (2 hrs.)
Understanding requirements of Circular 230 is essential to taxpayer representation. Beyond meeting the annual requirement for ethics education, practitioners must be diligent to possess the knowledge needed to protect their right to practice before the IRS. Here is a convenient opportunity to achieve both.
Collateral Agreements (2 hrs.)
A collateral agreement might just be the bargaining chip to tip a case in favor of your taxpayer. You will take-away a real understanding of the various types of “tax collateral” and appropriate ways to use them.  LG’s enthusiastic, upbeat delivery combined with this important topic makes this a not-to-be-missed session.
Offer in Compromise: The Sticky Issues (2 hrs.)
How often do you have a taxpayer who is a good Offer in Compromise candidate except for one or two sticky issues? Perhaps the taxpayer has a piece of property included in the offer computation, but there is no ability to borrow against, or to sell it? Perhaps the taxpayer’s expenses exceed the IRS standards, what then? Patti will present several common, specific issues and her insightful suggestions for coping with the flypaper-like concerns.
TPRSC Update (2 hrs.)
Various state and federal agencies are seeking to regulate tax problem resolution services. Mark will update you on the last twelve months actions taken to educate and inform the regulators about our side of taxpayer representation.

More topics and presenters to be announced!

REGISTRATION FEE
$997

EARLY REGISTRATION FEE
$897.00

TEAM DISCOUNTS
• 2nd Person Reservation - $897.00
• 3rd Person Reservation - $797.00
• 4th Person Reservation - ONLY - $697.00

Please Contact ASTPS If You Plan On 4+ Registrants Attending

MEMBER DISCOUNTS
ASTPS Members can take 5% off registration fee after all other discounts are applied.

MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
We are so sure that you will be 100% satisfied with our program that we are wiling to give you a FULL REFUND if you are not! At the end of the first day, simply turn in your materials and we will gladly refund your registration fee! To see more on our refund policy click here