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Dependency Detectives 2 Credits 2 Credits

Oct 17, 2023, 03:00 PM ET

Dependency Detectives 2 Credits 2 Credits

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    December, 1969

  • Subject Area

    Taxes

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Oct 17, 2023, 03:00 PM ET

Learning Objectives

  • To gain a comprehensive understanding of the intricate rules and regulations surrounding tax dependency, enabling you to navigate them with confidence.
  • To identify the key criteria for determining who qualifies as a dependent, including the relationship, age, residency, and support tests.
  • To explore real-life scenarios and case studies, equipping you with practical knowledge to apply these rules effectively in tax preparation.
  • To discuss dependent-related credits and deductions.

Course Overview

Are you ready to become a master detective of the tax world? Join us on a journey through the complex web of tax dependency rules in 'Dependency Detectives'

In this CE Tax Course, we will take a deep dive into the complexities of determining dependents for tax purposes in the United States. We will cover the fundamental aspects of dependents, such as what qualifies an individual as a "Qualifying Child" or "Qualifying Relative," emphasizing factors like relationships, age, residency, and financial support. With engaging content and references to popular fictional detectives like Sherlock Holmes, the webinar makes learning about tax dependency rules an intriguing experience.

Further, we will delve into various tax credits and deductions available to taxpayers based on their dependent status, including the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Child and Dependent Care Credit, and American Opportunity Tax Credit. We will provide insights into the eligibility criteria, income thresholds, and recent changes in these credits. The webinar also emphasizes the importance of due diligence for tax professionals, as overlooking details can lead to penalties. 

Overall, this webinar equips tax professionals and individuals alike with a comprehensive understanding of tax dependency rules and their financial implications, ensuring they can navigate the tax landscape with confidence and accuracy.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge of tax dependency rules and leverage the financial benefits they offer. Join us for "Dependency Detectives" with Shannon Hall, and become a true detective of the tax world!

Major topics included: 

  • Why is claiming a dependent so desirable?
  • Dependents What are they Made of?
  • Qualifying Child, Qualifying Relative, Adopted and Foster Children, Joint Returns, and Filing for Refunds
  • Age Test and “Full-Time Student”
  • Residency and Exceptions
  • QR and Gross Income
  • Head of Household
  • Unmarried for Tax Purposes
  • The Curious Case of the Qualifying Widow
  • Child Tax Credit, Other Dependents, and Earned Income Tax Credit
  • Child and Dependent Care Credit
  • Due Diligence

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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-01681-23-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-01336) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 2 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 2 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01681-23-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 2 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01681-23-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 2 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01681-23-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
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 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-01681-23-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) 2 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-01336) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 2 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 2 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01681-23-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 2 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01681-23-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 2 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-01681-23-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
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 2 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Shannon Hall

Shannon Hall , EA

Founder, Shannon Hall Tax, Inc

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Shannon has worked in the tax industry for over a decade, working in both boutique practices and corporate settings before opening her own practice in 2017.  She has served as an office manager and an instructor, and continues to educate as a speaker for local tax organizations.

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Ray Magnuson, EA

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On a scale of 1 to 5 Shannon was definitely 1 10! Great presentation, great material, great knowledge, nicely dressed, good video background. Her presentation should be shown to a number of your other presenters so they could see how a great presentation should be performed.

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Keith Knabe, CPA (US)

5

It was a very good webinar which went fast and had lots of good info in it. But I wish it would have been updated for the end of 2022 as it was done in 2021 it appeared.

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