Casualties, Disasters and Ponzi’s; Oh My!
A dive into the world of casualties, thefts and Ponzi schemes, including up-to-the-minute rules for claiming various losses and details on presidentially declared disaster areas. Case studies will provide detailed instructions on completion of the Form 4864 for various situations. We will also discuss how the inclusion of a casualty impacts the rest of the return and interacts with AGI-sensitive items and NOLs.
Objectives
Upon completion of the session, the learner will be able to:
• Outline how to complete Form 4684
• Summarize the rules for claiming a casualty or theft loss, including presidential disaster declaration treatment
• Interpret the rules surrounding the loss from a Ponzi scheme and the various elections in treating it on a tax return.
• Explain the impact various types of casualty loss have on the individual tax return, and the planning options available due to them
Details
Kathryn Morgan, EA, USTCP
Instructor:
Level:
Intermediate
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of individual taxation
Advanced Preparation:
None
Delivery Method:
Group Live
CPE credits Designation Field of study
IRS
2
AFSP
Federal Tax Law Topic
IRS
2
EA
Federal Tax Law Topic
NASBA
2
CPA
Taxes
CTEC
2
CRTP
Federal Tax Law Topic
CFP Board
0
CFP®
No
How to Earn CPE
Sessions are first come, first served. Registration is not required for individual sessions. To earn CPE, scan your badge on your way into each session. You do not need to scan on your way out. CPAs will receive an additional form at registration to self-report their time out. We strictly abide by the IRS’ CPE rules and turn badge scanners off ten minutes after each session begins. We cannot award CPE if your badge isn’t scanned.