Federal Tax Update with Greg and George IN PERSON

Overview

If last year was action packed, this year promises to be even more so. Before calendars fill and deadlines take over, give yourself one day to reset, reconnect, and get ahead.

Attend in person in Redmond for a focused, high-value update with Greg White and George Koutelieris—and enjoy the added benefits that don’t translate through a screen:

Real connection before busy season: See peers, swap notes, and recalibrate with professionals facing the same pressures you are—before schedules get tight.
Built-in networking, made easy: Casual conversations over coffee and lunch often surface fresh insights from peers.
A little fun, on purpose: We’ll have the WSCPA photo booth on site, along with CPA Fortunes and a small mix of interactive activities designed to encourage connection throughout the day.
Comfortable space, standout catering, and an environment that makes it easier to stay focused, connected, and present all day.

Highlights

Important new tax cases. Legislative update (including Tax Cuts and Jobs Act extension). New administrative releases including revenue rulings, revenue procedures and notices. Common circumstances that result in S corporation terminations (including how to fix mistakes). A new case from the Tax Court on an S corporation that triggered large gains from constructive distributions. Legislative update (including Tax Cuts and Jobs Act extension). New administrative releases including revenue rulings, revenue procedures and notices.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs and tax practitioners.

Objectives

Identify important new cases. Apply IRS releases to your practice. Learn the provisions of new legislation. Help clients avoid S corporation disqualification.

Preparation

None.

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Leader Bios

George Koutelieris, Johnson & Shute PS

4.93 stars out of 5

“These 2 rock. [They are] prepared and knowledgeable.”
“George & Greg always do a great job! They are always super helpful.” - past attendees

George Koutelieris, CPA, is a shareholder with the firm Johnson & Shute P.S. He subsequently received his Master’s in Taxation from Golden Gate University graduating with Highest Honors in 2010 and being awarded the Outstanding Graduate Tax Student Award for the Seattle campus of Golden Gate. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at Golden Gate University teaching various tax courses. George’s practice includes planning and consulting on complex transactions including formations, liquidations, mergers and acquisitions, purchase and sales, multi-state and international tax for closely held businesses and their owners. In addition, George provides compliance and representation services before the IRS and various state taxing agencies for clients. George is also an active speaker on various tax topics, having presented in the past for Golden Gate University, the Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants. George Koutelieris and Greg White are available to teach in-house courses in tandem for company CPE needs.

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Gregory White, President, WGN PS

4.96 stars out of 5
“These 2 rock. [They are] prepared and knowledgeable.”
“George & Greg always do a great job! They are always super helpful.” - past attendees

Greg White, CPA, has practiced tax accounting for more than 35 years. He is founder, shareholder, and President of CPA firm WGN, P.S. in Seattle, Washington, which serves a successful entrepreneurial client base. He also owns and operates State of the Art Tax, LLC, a tax education company. Greg is in his twelfth year as an Adjunct Professor at the Golden Gate University’s Seattle Campus. Greg is licensed to practice in and has argued cases before the U.S. Tax Court. He has been named a “Top 50” IRS Practitioner by CPA Magazine. Greg has extensively presented tax CPE, predominantly on the west coast, over the last decade and has written and presented live courses and webinars for CCH and others nationally. He has presented tax topics in the Pacific Northwest on TV including spots on KOMO TV and King TV.

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