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Optimize Tax Planning: Using Defined Benefit Plans 1 Credit

Dec 06, 2024, 09:30 AM ET

Optimize Tax Planning: Using Defined Benefit Plans 1 Credit

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Dec 06, 2024, 09:30 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • Identify how cash balance and defined benefit plans differ from traditional retirement plans currently used in the market.
  • Determine the type of business or solo proprietor who is the ideal client for these plans.
  • Recall the IRS guidelines surrounding cash balance and defined benefit plans.


Course Overview

Are you a small business owner seeking to optimize your tax strategy? Join us for an enlightening one-hour webinar about the advantages of integrating cash balance and defined benefit plans into your financial framework. These innovative retirement solutions offer unique benefits that significantly enhance tax efficiency while securing your financial future.

We’ll review the options, how they differ from traditional retirement plans, and the IRS guidelines surrounding them. We’ll outline the ideal client that benefits from these solutions and share case studies showing how to combine your clients’ current plans with additional benefits.

Don't miss this opportunity to expand your financial acumen, unlock the full potential of your cash balance, and define benefit plans as powerful tax optimization tools for small business owners. Join us and take the first step towards a more secure and tax-efficient financial future through strategic retirement planning.

Key Topics covered in this Course:

  • Why are these plans different from traditional retirement plans used in the market? 
  • Discussion around the different plan designs and options that exist. 
  • The type of business or solo proprietor that fits the ideal profile to take advantage of these solutions. 
  • A breakdown of limits and IRS guidelines. 
  • How can a team of professionals be aligned to make the plan successful? 
  • Case studies that combine your clients’ current plans with additional benefits.

Looking to fulfill your Enrolled Agent (EA) Continuing Education (CE) requirements? MY-CPE online Enrolled Agent CE courses are the best for you. Earn EA CE credits while enhancing your domain knowledge and expertise in diverse tax regulations and practices. Our courses are designed to provide you with the latest updates and deep insights to keep you ahead in your field. With flexible scheduling and a user-friendly platform, MY-CPE offers you a greater convenient and interactive learning experience. Join MY-CPE today and take the next step in advancing your career as an Enrolled Agent. 

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Course Level

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Instructional Method

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Pre-requisites

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About Instructor

David Podell
David Podell

Founder, Business Benefits Consultants

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David Podell started Business Benefits Consultants when he identified a niche space that was filled with complexity and a need for systems in the larger deductible tax strategy space. He has lectured extensively and is a sought-out specialist in the defined benefit and cash balance arena.  He has been featured in FORBES, American Institute of CPA’s, CPA Practice Advisor, and multiple small business journals.  David has become an acclaimed speaker on multiple podcasts. His firm is commissioned by tax professionals and financial advisors throughout the country to provide an outsourced solution that allows them to adapt and manage these types of plans for their clients. 

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Self Study QAS (Quality Assurance Service) is a NASBA and other regulatory bodies approved program designed for Professionals to complete their Continuing Professional Education credits through self-paced, interactive courses that meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. We are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

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To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

Are the self-study courses approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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