Key Tax Issues Facing Business & Industry WEBCAST - Partnered with the Oregon Society

Overview

This course focuses on the key federal tax issues affecting business from the internal accountant’s point of view, with a focus on the major ramifications of recent tax legislation and developments. Planning alternatives and the potential risks associated with those strategies will also be discussed.

Highlights

2026-27 legislative update and review of key business tax issues. Section 163(j) interest expense limitation. Business losses. Capitalization, expensing and depreciation rules. New travel and entertainment expense rules. Fringe benefits. Independent contractor vs. employee. Latest legislative, judicial, and IRS developments.

Prerequisites

Basic working knowledge of business taxation.

Designed For

CPAs, members in industry, and financial personnel working for closely-held, for-profit entities.

Objectives

Distinguish the latest tax developments, rules and regulations affecting business and industry.

Preparation

None.

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Leader(s):

Douglas Van Der Aa

Leader Bios

Douglas Van Der Aa

Doug Van Der Aa is a Tax Manager for the Grand Rapids, Michigan firm of Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols & Carter, PC, CPAs and Consultants, where he specializes in the preparation and review of individual, corporate, estate, trust and partnership tax returns for small and mid-sized businesses; acquisition, and reorganization and financing of corporations, limited partnerships and limited liability companies; complex commercial real estate transactions (Section 1031 tax-free exchanges, leasing, purchase/sale); tax research and planning. Over the past 10 years, Doug has taught several accounting and tax courses for Grand Valley State University, Hope College and Davenport University, as well as served as a speaker for the Michigan Association of CPAs. Doug received his B.S. in accounting from Dordt College and his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois. He is a member of the MACPA, Michigan State Bar, AICPA and the Economic Club of Grand Rapids.

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