State focus on... California!

Gear Up is proud to offer a line-up of courses to meet the specific needs of California practitioners! Call 800.231.1860 to register today.

New This Year!
CalBiz—California Business Tax
8 CPE Credits | 1 Day | Taxes | Basic

Turning the light on California business taxation—An Integrated Approach
Learn about Federal and California business tax issues simultaneously. It is no longer necessary to attend two different California business tax seminars. Each time we talk about a Federal Tax change we will immediately discuss the California implications. This gives a comprehensive understanding of all tax aspects of business decisions in California. Only California and Federal tax experts will teach this seminar, but of course they will be part of our fabulous Gear Up team!

Choice of Entity in California
It's dangerous to make a choice of business entity in California without first considering the California tax implications. The following are just a few of the big issues which must be considered when choosing an entity in California:

• What entities are subject to the minimum tax of $800
• The 1.5% tax on S corporations
• The LLC fee on gross receipts – We will bring you up to date on new legislation
• Big difference in Section 179
• Bonus Depreciation difference
• CA Enterprise Zones
• In addition to the above subjects, we'll cover any new business tax developments in California, including court cases and pending legislation.

Frequently after “Turning on the California Light,” it becomes obvious that the Federal choice is no longer the most appropriate. We'll keep you informed on the right choices to make for your clients!

Available in: California

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California Tax
4 CPE Credits | 1/2 Day | Taxes | Basic
Self-Study Available

2008 will be another year of many changes for California. We will cover all the changes including:

• California's response to forgiveness of debt resulting from short sales and foreclosures
• The final chapter to the LLC fee being considered unconstitutional
• New rules for Registered Domestic Partners
• New problems resulting from not conforming to recent Federal changes

The Franchise Tax Board has increased their audit activity, including audits of mortgage interest deductions. We will bring you up to date on the dangers and pitfalls.

Available in: California, Nevada

(Note, Self-Study also acts as half of the CalFed self-study program)

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1040 Update
4 CPE Credits | 1/2 Day | Taxes | Update
Self-Study Available

This seminar is designed for the busy tax professional who needs to know the essentials of important changes from the previous year. Coverage will include recent tax law changes, court cases and IRS rulings in a short 4-hour format.

• 2008 legislation, including the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act
• Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, including re-calculating Recovery Rebates
• Anticipated AMT revisions

Pre-req: Knowledge of income tax preparation.

Available in: California, Nevada

(Note: Self-study also acts as half of the CalFed self-study program)

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1040 Individual Tax
16 CPE Credits | 2 Days | Taxes | Update
Self-Study Available

Last minute legislation in 2007, tax rebate legislation in 2008, and more is expected to come. We will bring you up-to-date on all the changes and give you the essential planning tips and tools to navigate through the changes as well as provide a comprehensive review of the complexities of Form 1040. Coverage includes:

• Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 and new 2008 tax
  legislation
• Provisions of the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007
• Reporting foreclosures of residences and other real estate
• Re-calculating the Recovery Rebates for 2008
• Additional guidance on avoiding preparer penalties
• Increased Section 179 deductions and bonus depreciation
• Passive activity losses for real estate professionals
• Using the 0% capital gain rate
• Discussion on the implications of the expanded “Kiddie Tax”
• Anticipated AMT revisions

Pre-req: Knowledge of income tax preparation.

Available in: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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Gear Up Cal-Fed
Back by popular demand!
8 CPE Credits | 1 Day | Taxes | Basic

This course will review current legislation, court cases, pronouncement, and rulings—all the key changes that have taken place during the last year that you need to know for preparing federal and California returns. If you prepare tax returns in California, this course is a must.

• Four hours of the most important federal developments (See 1040 Update description for more details)
• Four hours of California changes including the impact of nonconformity (See California Tax Update for more)

Available in: California, Nevada

For Self-Study: Order the 1040 Update and California Tax Update selfstudy courses.

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