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Navigating Form 1120S: Top 10 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them! 2 Credits

Navigating Form 1120S: Top 10 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them! 2 Credits

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Learning Objectives

  • Review reasonable compensation for S corporation owners.
  • Analyze the conversion process to S Corp and Form 2553 requirements.
  • Master tracking shareholder basis using Form 7203.
  • Identify key aspects of M-2 schedules and distributions.

Course Overview

As a business owner, filing taxes can be a daunting task. Staying on top of your tax obligations is essential to avoid complications. Form 1120-S is crucial in reporting S corporations’ income, losses, and deductions. It’s essential to understand what this form is, who needs to file it, and how to do it correctly to ensure your business stays compliant with the IRS.

This CPD Course will delve into the intricacies of Form 1120S and explore the top 10 common mistakes that can lead to costly errors and IRS scrutiny. It will also provide a comprehensive overview of critical areas such as reasonable compensation, the conversion process to S Corp, and the essential aspects of tracking shareholder basis. 

Additionally, we'll cover crucial topics such as fringe benefits for 2% owners, proportional allocations, and the impact of shareholder-level passive losses under section 469 rules. By mastering these areas, you'll be better equipped to guide your clients or manage your S corporation confidently and accurately. To round out the course, we'll examine the built-in gains (BIG) tax, including its implications for former C corporations that elect S status, and the importance of consistent presentation of financial information year over year. This webinar is not just about identifying mistakes but also about providing practical solutions and strategies to avoid them. 

Key topics discussed:

  • Reasonable Compensation Guidelines
  • S Corp Conversion
  • Shareholder Basis Tracking
  • M-2 Schedules
  • BIG Tax

Whether you're a seasoned tax professional or new to S corporation management, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complexities of Form 1120S successfully and ensure your S corporation filings are error-free and IRS-compliant.

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Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02055-24-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02055-24-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1641) 2 CE Approved
Tax Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332261) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02055-24-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02055-24-S) 2 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02055-24-S) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 2 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02055-24-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02055-24-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1641) 2 CE Approved
Tax Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332261) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02055-24-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02055-24-O) 2 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02055-24-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 2 CE Eligible

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Course Level

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Instructional Method

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Group Internet Based

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Nicholas Preusch , CPA (US)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Nicholas Preusch

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Nicholas has worked with the Internal Revenue Service as a Revenue Agent and an Attorney with the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility. Nicholas has authored publications for the AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy, AICPA’s Tax Advisor, NATP’s Tax Pro Journal, and CCH’s Journal of Tax Practice and Procedure. He also co-authored a textbook, Tax Preparer Penalties and Circular 230 Enforcement, published by Thomson Reuters. Nicholas has been recognized as the Top 5 Under 35 CPAs in Virginia, and is a member of the  AICPA’s Tax Executive Committee. Nicholas is an adjunct professor at the University of Mary Washington. He is a graduate of Carthage College, University of Connecticut (M.S. in Accounting), Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D.), and Georgetown University (LLM in Taxation).

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Paula S Wichick, AFSP

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I HAD MY MEMORY TWEAKED QUITE A BIT...WHICH IS VERY IMPORTANT TO ME. THE COURSE GAVE ME ITEMS TO PURSUE SUCH AS GETTING A WRITTEN ACCOUNTABLE PLAN OUT TO MY S CORPS ALONG WITH A CLAIMS FORM FOR REPORTING EXPENSES. I USED TO HAVE ONE BUT SOMEHOW STOPPED DOING THIS. DONT HAVE A LOT OF NEW CORPS BUT I AM SO GLAD TO BE REMINDED OF THIS. GLAD FOR THE INFORMATION.

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Anantharamakrishnan Balakrishnan, EA

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Understanding 1120S form for filing the tax returns are important for a Tax Preparer. This webinar explains really well the common mistakes done in the preparation of the Tax reruns for S-Corp and shows how to avoid the mistakes.

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