Virginia Society of Tax & Accounting Professionals upcoming events

Complete Retirement Guide (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Complete Retirement Guide

IRS Number: TATHT-T-00163-26-O

Product Description

Lecture presentation plus accompany power point slides. Part 1reviews the rules for pension plan credits, top-heavy and discrimination tests, defined contribution plans, SEP-IRAs and SIMPLE-IRAs as well as ROBS issues. Part 2 reviews all rules for contributions, qualifications, allowable uses, deductions, phaseouts and rollovers for traditional and Roth IRAs. The 2nd half of the course reviews all rules for when distributions are required from IRAs and qualified plans, penalties, exemption from penalties, and inherited account treatment.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of Part 1 you will be able to determine how to handle qualified domestic relations order distributions and identify the five rules for withdrawals from qualified plans,as well as the characteristics for Profit-Sharing Plans. You will receive an overview of various retirement plans and their top heavy rules, rollovers, vesting, and Safe Harbors. In addition, you will be able to define Money Purchase Plan and SEP-IRAs as well as identify the properties of SIMPLE plans and determine who should benefit from SIMPLE plans. Participants will gain an understanding of defined contribution plans, including such topics as profit sharing, money purchase, and single, solo, or Roth 401k’s. The course will cover comparison tables, new pension plan credits, defined benefit plans, creditor protection, and rollovers as business startups (ROBS).

Part 2 instructs the student in all types of deductible, non-deductible and Roth IRAs. Included are discussions on qualification for contributions, allowable investments, rollover and conversion rules and limits, transfers, QCD’s, 1 time HSA transfers and planning. It is a complete reference guide to all things IRA! The 2nd half of the course course instructs the student in determining when distributions are required and how to calculate them for IRAs and qualified plans. We also discuss the penalties for failure to take RMD’s (and how to waive them) and the exceptions to the 10% early withdrawal penalty. Additional discussions are provided for QCDs. The remainder of the course discusses inherited accounts, RMD and rollover options and rules for spouses and non-spouse beneficiaries.

Registration Deadline: July 9, 2026

Presenter: TaxSpeaker

Zoom: Important Information - You must also register in Zoom so that you will receive the unique Zoom link. VSTAP is unable to do this for you because of how Zoom works and for tracking purposes. The link to the materials is also provided in your confirmation email.

Schedule

July 10, 2026 9:00-5:00 EST

Attendee Requirements: Earn Live CPE credit. You must have a high speed internet connection, speakers connected to your computer, headphones or call in for audio and a monitor. If you have more than 1 person PAID FOR and REGISTERED for the streaming webinar and all would like to watch from the same computer, please complete the Proctor Form and return to us AFTER completion of the webinar in order to receive CPE credit.

Additional Information

Credit Hours: 8
Field of Study: Taxes
Program Level: Intermediate
Designed for: Accountants, Tax Professionals, CPAs, EAs, Finance Professionals, Attorneys
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Approved by: NASBA & IRS

Disclaimer

Fees and Schedule - This TaxSpeaker Internet-Live webcast will begin and end promptly at stated time. Attendees must answer 75% of all polling questions given during the day to obtain the full hours of CPE Credits.

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IRS Online Tools, Transcripts, and IRS Notices (23 Jul 2026)

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

IRS Online Tools, Transcripts, and IRS Notices

IRS Number: TATHT-T-00165-26-O

Product Description

Due to the changes at IRS, moving more toward Artificail Intelligence on online data as opposed to IRS employee interaction, this class is designed to go in depth, and demonstrate, how to navigate the Tax Professional, Individual, and Business portals available on IRS.gov. In addition, resources available on the website will be discussed, and IRS Transcripts will be reviewed so that practitioners can understand the format the IRS uses to display taxpayer account information. Lastly, there will be a discussion of the newer IRS notices for Math Errors and corrections to filed returns.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, the practitioner will have a working knowledge of the resources available on IRS.gov, how to navigate the system, and correspond online with IRS regarding notices.

Registration Deadline: July 22, 2026

Presenter: TaxSpeaker

Schedule

July 23, 2026 3:00 - 5:00 EST

Additional Information

Credit Hours: 2
Field of Study: Taxes
Program Level: Intermediate
Designed for: Accountants, Tax Professionals, CPAs, EAs, Finance Professionals, Attorneys
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Approved by: NASBA & IRS

Disclaimer

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Business Tax in Depth (28 Sep 2026)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

IRS Number: Pending

Product Description

The 2026 Tax Year embraces the final results of the 2025 OBBBA with massive changes in business tax compliance and planning. The course begins with a discussion of the 71 new tipped occupations that employers will have to note on W-2’s, and self-employeds on Form 4137. A quick similar discussion is made on how and where to report overtime based on 2026 IRS guidance. We then move quickly to the new charity deduction rules (with examples) for C corporations before heading to a deep analyses of the new 168(n) building depreciation rules (again with multiple examples). With the over 25 changes to fringe benefit programs for 2026 we have added a special chapter to discuss all the new and modified fringe benefit programs from an employer’s point of view. 2026 is a big year for LLC tax changes with 2 new reporting forms, multiple SE tax court cases that will upend your opinions, and new analyses of day to day partnership activities. Not yet done, we then explain the new retirement changes regarding deferrals and planning and employer provided Trump accounts. Finally this learning overload will conclude with our review of S Corporation tax issues. Along the way this year we are also adding a major discussion chapter for business owner tax planning by explaining, with examples, the incredible 1202 tax-free business sale rules, the 1244 ordinary loss deduction, and the O-Zone as applied to small business.

Each type of entity is given special attention with its own chapter. The S corp chapter will emphasize timely/late elections, owner fringe benefits and wages, as well as basis, distributions and the use of ESBT’s for family ownership transfers. The LLC chapter provides guidance on the latest partnership changes, compliance and reporting issues. The C corporation chapter offers instruction on operating issues and penalty taxes, and the S corporation chapter examines formation, elections, terminations and basis, plus reasonable compensation and fringe benefits, built in gains and shareholder changes. Each of the sections is fully and continually updated to reflect legislative and IRS changes, complete with dozens of examples.

All attendees receive the hyperlinked PDF E-Book.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, practitioners will be able to explain the latest business tax law changes to clients and inform them of the various characteristics and implications of the S or C corporation form of business entity and summarize the various tax reporting and compliance requirements. The student will also gain competence to determine the appropriate treatment for various business expenses under different accounting methods. Students are also trained to discern if a corporation qualifies to file the election for S status.

Registration Deadline: Sept 27, 2026

Presenter: TaxSpeaker

Zoom: Important Information - You must also register in Zoom so that you will receive the unique Zoom link. VSTAP is unable to do this for you because of how Zoom works and for tracking purposes. The link to the materials is also provided in your confirmation email.

Schedule

Sept 28-Sep 29/ 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST

Attendee Requirements: Earn Live CPE credit. You must have a high-speed internet connection, speakers connected to your computer, headphones or call in for audio and a monitor. If you have more than 1 person PAID FOR and REGISTERED for the streaming webinar and all would like to watch from the same computer, please complete the Proctor Form and return to us AFTER completion of the webinar in order to receive CPE credit.

Additional Information

Credit Hours: 16
Field of Study: Taxes
Program Level: Intermediate
Designed for: Accountants, Tax Professionals, CPAs, EAs, Finance Professionals, Attorneys
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Approved by: NASBA & IRS

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Business Tax in Depth-Live in Richmond (22 Oct 2026)

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

IRS Number: Pending

Product Description

The Tax Cuts bill changed everything we know about the formation and operation of C corporations, LLC’s and S corporations. With in-depth coverage of LLC, S and C corporate tax issues the 2020 in-depth course will also include detailed analyses of the choice of entity that best fits the taxpayer, and corporate formation issues. The LLC chapter will provide guidance on the new partnership audit regulations; the C corporation chapter will discuss the new tax rate and penalty taxes; and the S corporation chapter will examine the 20% flow through deduction, plus the impact of the new tax law on built in gains and the interaction of wages vs. the flow through deduction. Combining the 3 focus areas of C corporations, S corporations and LLC taxation with these two special topics will make this one of the most relevant courses a participant will take in 2020.

Every chapter has been updated for the business effects of the end-of-2019 Secure Act, both March 2020 tax bills, and Both PPP and PPPFA Bills, with in-depth discussion and examples of those changes! 2020 changes are all coming together with 5 different bills into a massive year of tax changes.

In response to your requests, our S Corporation chapter has been expanded with a new completed 2019 Form 1120S case study, discussion of Passive income and Built in Gains and analyses of this year’s court cases. The C Corporation chapter has also been updated reflecting all of the new NOL changes. The Business interest chapter now includes the brand new law changes and the LLC chapter-wow, the biggest year of changes for LLC’s since 1986.

All attendees receive the hyperlinked PDF E-Book.

Scheduled Speakers:
(Tax Speaker could change the assigned speakers at any time due to illness or availability. VSTAP can NOT guarantee these speakers)

Seminar Location & Hotel Reservations

Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond

2925 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23294, USA

For any guest that would like to reserve their reservation over the phone, please call 804-672-8585 and refer to the group dates and name or dates and group code "91S".

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Additional Information

Credit Hours: 16
Field of Study: Taxes, Update
Program Level: Intermediate
Designed for: Accountants, Tax Professionals, CPAs, EAs, Finance Professionals, Attorneys
Prerequisites: 2-4 Years of Tax Preparation
Advanced Preparation: None
Instructional Method: Group Live
Approved by: NASBA, IRS

Course Objective:

Group Discount- A 5% discount for groups of 3 or more may be applied for the registering business. Call our office or email asv@virginia-accountants.org for more information.

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Event Policies

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Refunds and Cancellations

If a decision is needed to be made to make these virtual events, or virtual events with a simulcast option, that decision will be made approximately 60 days prior to the event. If a decision to make the seminars virtual is made, registered attendees will be given the option for applying their payment to the virtual option or requesting a refund without fees.

Attendance Cancellation Policy

Attendee cancellations and requests for refunds MUST be done in writing by e-mail or mail. Postmarks for mail must be before the cancellation date. Phone calls and phone messages will not qualify as notice of cancellation.

Refund Policy

All cancellations must be received in writing in order to be eligible for a refund. An administrative charge of $50 will be applied to all refunds if the cancellation is received 5 or more days before the start of the event. If the cancellation is less than 5 days but not within 24 hours of the start of the event, the cancellation fee is $175. No refund if the cancellation is received within 24 hours of the start of the event. Cancellations not received in writing by the date required will not be eligible for a refund.

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1040 Tax in Depth -Save the Date (07 Dec 2026)

Mon, 07 Dec 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Save the Date December 7, 2026 -December 8, 2026, More Information Coming soon!!

IRS Reporting Maze: Tips, Overtime, QCD & W-2's (15 Dec 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 20:00:00 GMT

IRS Reporting Maze: Tips, Overtime, QCD & W-2's

IRS Number: TATHT-T-00169-26-O

Product Description

A review of the revised IRS procedures with regard to reporting additional information reporting forms for the W-2s and 1099s, focusing on the Tip Deduction, Overtime, Qualified Charitable Contributions, and additional reporting requirements.

Course Objectives

TBD

Registration Deadline: Dec 14, 2026

Presenter: TaxSpeaker

Schedule

Dec 15, 2026 3:00 - 5:00 EST

Additional Information

Credit Hours: 2
Field of Study: Taxes
Program Level: Intermediate
Designed for: Accountants, Tax Professionals, CPAs, EAs, Finance Professionals, Attorneys
Prerequisites: None
Advanced Preparation: None
Instructional Method: Group Internet Based
Approved by: NASBA & IRS

Disclaimer

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