Event Overview
Course Description:
There have been many legislative changes made in recent weeks revolving around the coronavirus pandemic. The Departments of Labor and Treasury are issuing guidance interpreting these provisions, and Congress has already begun debating what should be included in the next round of legislation. It is important to consider these changes and how they may affect you and your business. In this webinar, we will discuss recent and potential future tax law changes, including the Families First Act, CARES Act and the People First Initiative, as well as whatever Congress chooses to call Round 4.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss recent tax legislative changes related to Coronavirus
- Review how these changes could impact you and your business.
- Identify possible action steps and planning opportunities
- Outline tax credits and deductions available to businesses including the Employee Retention Credit
Presenters:
Mel Schwarz, CPA, Director of Legislative Affairs
Mel is located in Washington D.C. and has over 37 years of experience specializing in legislative affairs, including development and implementation of tax legislation at the national level. Mel spends a bulk of his time at the capitol meeting with legislators, listening in on updates impacting tax processes and procedures and providing timely internal and external updates and education on issues impacting clients. Mel spent six years on the staff of the Joint Committee on Taxation and has served as the Chairman of the AICPA’s Tax Legislation Committee.
Joe Stoddard, CPA, Partner
Joe has 18 years of tax consulting experience providing services to a variety of industries. He helps clients benefit from R&D tax incentives (including federal and state credits) and regularly works with the IRS and state taxing authorities to support R&D tax incentives claims. He is a sought-after R&D tax incentive resource, having written numerous articles and facilitated many presentations on the topic.
Andrea Mouw, JD, Principal
Andrea has more than 12 years of tax experience including federal, state, and international tax issues. She provides technical analysis and assists clients in resolving accounting method issues related to income and expense recognition, capitalization, cost recovery and inventories, including identifying and adopting appropriate accounting methods and filing accounting method change requests (Form 3115). Andrea also provides guidance regarding the Section 199 domestic manufacturing deduction and is familiar with the rules regarding the taxation of financial products and alternative investments.
CPE Credits: 1
Field of Study: Taxes
Level of Knowledge: Basic
Delivery Method: Group-Internet Based
Additional Information:
This is a web-group seminar. No prerequisites or advanced preparation required. For information regarding refund, complaint and program cancellation policies, please contact Jason McKeever at 612.253.6628.