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Choosing the Right Business Entity and Getting Cash Out of It ON DEMAND

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3.0 Credits

Member Price $364.00

Non-Member Price $419.00

Overview

This course offers an insightful exploration into the different types of business entities, featuring a comparative study of sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, C corporations, and S corporations. Its key benefit lies in equipping participants with the knowledge to make informed decisions about the most suitable business entity for their specific tax and liability needs. By understanding the unique tax attributes, applicable taxes, permissible deductions, and termination processes for each entity type, participants can strategically use this information for optimal tax and financial planning. This course is an invaluable tool for anyone seeking to navigate the complexities of business entity selection with confidence and precision.

Highlights

Business entity tax divide. Sole proprietorship. Partnerships. Limited liability companies. Corporations. S corporations.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, financial professionals, enrolled agents, and attorneys.

Objectives

Cite the central differences among business entities and the advantages and disadvantages associated with basic business entity types. Recognize the tax attributes sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLCs, S corporations and C corporations and how each entity can be used to enhance tax and financial purposes and objectives. Specify the unique and general taxes applicable to particular entities and the tax forms that may be required. Identify the basic deductions that are permissible for each entity type and the conditions under which they are allowed. Determine the tax years, accounting methods and valuation methods that each entity type may use, and how the entities can be terminated. Specify for different entity types the basis and the tax effect of sales, exchanges, transfers, contributions, and distributions.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Danny Santucci, Western CPE

Danny Santucci, BA, JD, is a prolific author of tax and financial books and articles. His legal career started with the business and litigation firm of Edwards, Edwards, and Ashton. Later he joined the Century City entertainment firm of Bushkin, Gaims, Gaines, and Jonas working for many well-known celebrities. In 1980, Danny established the law firm of Santucci, Potter, and Leanders in Irvine, California. With increasing lecture and writing commitments, Danny went into sole practice in 1995. His practice emphasizes business taxation, real estate law, and estate planning. Speaking to more than 100 groups nationally each year, he is known for spicing up his extensive expertise with an incredible sense of humor.

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Non-Member Price $419.00

Member Price $364.00