2024 Annual Federal Tax Refresher

Overview

Each year, inflation and new tax laws impact income tax return preparation and planning. This course examines these changes. The Annual Federal Tax Refresher course meets 6 hours of the IRS Annual Filing Season Program requirements, covering new tax laws, updates for the upcoming filing season, a general tax review, and important rules for tax return preparer ethics, practices, and procedures.

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Objectives

  • apply the inflation-adjusted and other limits to the proper preparation of taxpayers’ income tax returns
  • describe the Direct File Pilot program
  • understand the SECURE 2.0 Act requirements applicable to designated Roth account catch-up contributions to employer-sponsored retirement plans for higher paid participants
  • describe the change in designated Roth account distributions brought about by the SECURE 2.0 Act
  • identify the types of income that must be recognized
  • apply the tax rules to the various credits and adjustments to income available to taxpayers
  • identify the duties and restrictions imposed on tax preparers under Circular 230

Tax Year: 2024


Designed For:

Unenrolled (non-exempt) tax professionals looking to gain the IRS's voluntary AFSP Record of Completion. The course is not intended for EAs, CPAs, or attorneys. 


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Course Information

Adding additional credit may change exam requirements.

Prerequisites:
Students should have a general understanding of federal tax law concepts.
Advanced Preparation: None