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Tax Updates MAR’26 – IRS Rules, Reporting & Relief 1 Credit 1 Credit

Tax Updates MAR’26 – IRS Rules, Reporting & Relief 1 Credit 1 Credit

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    March, 2026

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    Taxes

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze timing rules influencing repayment tax treatment across the years.
  • Identify situations where amended returns cannot correct claw back issues.
  • Evaluate Section 1341 requirements for mandatory repayment of eligibility.
  • Discuss payroll and FICA implications arising from multi‑year claw backs.
  • Apply structured steps to document and support taxpayer repayment positions.

Course Overview

Compensation of claw-backs create complex tax consequences for executives, employers, and professionals advising them. When income is repaid years after it was originally earned, CPAs face a technical challenge: each tax year stands alone, and the tax system does not allow retroactive “do‑overs.”

The CE course breaks down the difference between same‑year rescission adjustments and multi‑year claw-backs, explaining when payroll corrections are possible and when they are not. You will examine why amended returns rarely solve repayment issues, how the three‑year amendment window interacts with claw-back timing, and what IRS doctrine says about the inability to unwind closed tax years.

Major Topics:

  • Compensation Claw back Fundamentals
  • Year‑End Timing Constraints
  • Section 1341 Relief Mechanics
  • Payroll Reporting Considerations
  • Documentation Compliance Standards

This CE course provides the clarity and confidence needed to navigate one of the most technically demanding areas in individual and executive compensation tax. Join these Courses to strengthen your ability to guide clients through claw-back challenges with precision and compliance‑focused insight.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-03121-26-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-03121-26-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02602) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-03121-26-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-03121-26-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-03121-26-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-03121-26-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-03121-26-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02602) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-03121-26-S) 1 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-03121-26-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-03121-26-S) 1 CE Approved
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Approved

Additional Information

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1

Course Level

Intermediate

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

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About Author

Top Tax Speaker | Jason Dinesen

Jason Dinesen | EA

President, Dinesen Tax & Accounting, P.C.

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Jason Dinesen (LPA, EA) is an entrepreneur, tax expert, and CPE Presenter. Dinesen brings over 15 years of experience helping individuals and businesses with accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and business advisory in various industries. Dinesen is a regular CPE Presenter at MYCPE ONE. He has coached more than 200k+ accounting, taxes, and HR professionals on various topics of accounting, individual taxation, corporate taxation, and professional ethics. Jason has developed a strong following within the professional community for tax-related subjects. Dinesen is known for sharp tax interpretations, and he quickly brings his analysis of the latest tax updates and IRS guidance to the professional community.

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