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Don Farmer's Advanced Individual Income Tax Workshop (Virtual)

Monday, Jan. 18   8:25am - 4:30pm

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8.00 Credits

Member Price $289.00

Price will increase by $35 after 1/11

Non-Member Price $414.00

Price will increase by $35 after 1/11

Overview

* Please note, this is the in-person only option and is held on a different date than the virtual program.

Major legislative changes and recurring compliance challenges make preparation essential for the 2026 filing season. 

In this workshop, you'll get a comprehensive review of the latest developments affecting individual taxpayers, along with practical planning strategies and real-world examples. The program covers new law changes as well as common problem areas practitioners face each year. 

You’ll leave with clear guidance, actionable planning ideas, and greater confidence as you head into tax season.

Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

  • Identify significant federal tax law changes impacting 2026 individual income tax return preparation. 
  • Analyze inflation-adjusted provisions affecting rates, deductions, exemptions and credits. 
  • Evaluate changes to key individual tax credits, deductions and phaseout rules.
  • Recognize emerging IRS enforcement initiatives and audit focus areas. 
  • Apply planning strategies for income timing, deductions and credit optimization.
  • Assess reporting requirements for digital assets and information returns. 
  • Integrate recent legislative and regulatory guidance into practical client planning.

Highlights

  • Legislative and inflation updates. 
  • Key credits and deductions. 
  • Retirement and investment planning. 
  • SALT and high-income taxpayer planning. 
  • Energy and clean credit developments. 
  • Digital assets and information reporting. Health care and fringe benefits. 
  • IRS enforcement and compliance trends. 
  • Proactive tax planning strategies.

Designed For

CPAs and tax professionals with a general understanding of individual and business taxation involved in preparation or review of tax returns or providing tax planning advice to individuals or businesses.

Prerequisites

Experience with at least one tax season.

Preparation

None

Notice

To access this program, log into your CTCPA account at https://www.ctcpas.org/my-cpe/upcoming and click on the orange "Launch Event" button.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Sean O'Connell, CPA/PFS, CGMA, Don Farmer Tax Education

Sean O’Connell, CPA

Sean O’Connell, CPA/PFS, CGMA, has been a trusted tax advisor to closely held businesses and their owners for 40 years. He is a frequent speaker, instructor and lecturer on taxation, financial and estate planning, and business advisory topics.

Sean has served as president of the VSCPA’s Battlefield chapter, and chaired the VSCPA Educational Foundation. He is a graduate of Bridgewater College in Virginia, and is currently completing his Masters in Taxation degree at DePaul University.

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Non-Member Price $414.00

Member Price $289.00