Upcoming Education Event in Campbell:

With the downturn in the economy, consumer bankruptcy filings have skyrocketed.  Your clients may be among those needing bankruptcy protection and may benefit from being able to discharge tax debts in bankruptcy.  Enrolled agents can play a key role by assisting clients and their attorneys in determining if and when a bankruptcy is a viable alternative for resolving tax liabilities.  This course is designed to provide enrolled agents with an understanding of consumer bankruptcy law, and strategies and tactics for assisting clients seeking relief through bankruptcy.  You will learn how to determine which bankruptcy provisions apply to common situations; understand the enrolled agent's role in bankruptcy accounting and tax planning; identify common tax issues arising before and during bankruptcy; and review cancellation of indebtedness issues.

Objectives:

• Understand how consumer bankruptcy works
• Review filing options for bankruptcy
• Explore optional tax reporting of debt forgiveness income.
• Discuss tax planning for bankruptcy and insolvency.
• Learn what taxes can be discharged in bankruptcy
• Understand how to work with attorneys and bankruptcy courts when providing accounting services to insolvent taxpayers.

The course is taught by Steven L. Walker, an attorney in San Jose, California. 

When : Saturday, Sep 18, 2010
            8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 Where:  Campbell Community Center
              1 W Campbell Ave.
              Adult Community Center
              Campbell, CA  

To Register Go To

http://www.missioneas.org/education.html