Understanding Taxes in Bankruptcy
Wednesday, Jan 8th | 2:00-3:00pm Eastern
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Course Description
The intersection of tax law and bankruptcy presents unique challenges and opportunities for tax professionals. This specialized course, “Understanding Taxes in Bankruptcy,” is designed to provide tax practitioners with the knowledge and strategies they need to navigate these complex scenarios and deliver optimal outcomes for their clients.
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of:
- The Basics of Discharging Taxes in Bankruptcy: A review of key principles that determine when and how tax debts can be discharged, providing clarity on critical rules and timelines.
- Updates on Bankruptcy and Tax Issues: Insights into emerging trends and nuanced aspects of the law that directly impact tax professionals working with bankruptcy cases.
- Avoiding Common Pitfalls: A discussion of frequently overlooked challenges that can complicate bankruptcy filings involving tax debt—and how to sidestep them.
- Real-World Case Studies: Illustrative examples of personal and business tax situations where bankruptcy has proven beneficial, showcasing practical applications of the law to resolve complex tax liabilities.
This course equips tax professionals with the tools to effectively collaborate with bankruptcy attorneys, advocate for their clients, and handle tax debt issues with confidence. Whether you’re experienced in bankruptcy-related tax matters or seeking to expand your expertise, this program will provide actionable insights and strategies tailored to the needs of tax practitioners.
Enhance your practice and become a trusted expert in addressing the challenges of taxes in bankruptcy—join us for this essential course.
Participants will earn: 1.0 CPE/CE credit
Field of Study: Taxation
Price: FREE
Gary Bluestein, Attorney
Gary Bluestein focuses his practice exclusively on tax representation. Prior to entering private practice, Gary served as a Senior Attorney for the Internal Revenue Service and was a Special Assistant United States Attorney. Gary was hired by the Department of Treasury through the Government’s Honors Program. During his Government Service, Gary represented the IRS in both the United States Tax Court and the United States Bankruptcy Court. He also served on several National Task Forces addressing IRS enforcement issues and received numerous Government Merit Awards for his work.
Additional Information:
Prerequisites: None
Who Should Attend: Any tax professional that wants to better understand how to represent troubled taxpayers.
Advance preparation: None
Program level: Intermediate – Attendees should possess the knowledge common to CPAs, EAs, and Attorneys.
Delivery Method: Group Live
For more information regarding program concerns, or cancellation
policies, please contact our offices at (716) 630-1650 or send an email to info@astps.org.
The American Society of Tax Problem Solvers is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
The American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) is an approved continuing education provider through the IRS.