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Fiduciary Taxation Part 3: Complex Trusts & Charitable Deduction WEBCAST

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2.0 Credits

Member Price $99.00

Non-Member Price $129.00

Overview

In this course, we’ll focus on the accounting and taxation of complex trusts. Using a series of calculations, determine whether the fiduciary or the beneficiary bears the burden of taxation and if the trust or estate is treated as a taxpaying entity or a conduit. The requirements and use of a charitable contribution deduction are also reviewed and its relationship with and difference from fiduciary accounting.

Highlights

The differences between a simple and complex trust. The use of the tier system with complex trusts. Review of basic requirements of the charitable contribution deduction under IRC Sec. 642(c). Preparation of a tax spreadsheet for a complex trust. Preparation of a tax spreadsheet for a complex trust with a charitable contribution deduction. Complex problem form 1041. Examples with spreadsheets and exhibits.

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of fiduciary taxation.

Designed For

Tax practitioners, accountants, and financial professionals.

Objectives

Recognize the difference between a simple and complex trust. Determine whether you have a simple or complex trust. Identify the special issues related to a complex trust.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Jacqueline Patterson, California CPA Education Foundation

Jacqueline A. Patterson, JD, MBT, CPA, is a partner in the Los Angeles based firm of Haney, Buchanan & Patterson, LLP. She is a member of the California State, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills Bar Associations. Ms. Patterson has written and facilitated full day tax seminars in the areas of corporate taxation, the income taxation of trusts and estates, tax research and planning, real estate transactions, charitable trusts and received the Foundation’s Meritorious Service Award in 2000.

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Non-Member Price $129.00

Member Price $99.00