Travel Expenses and Taxes: How to Maximize Deductions and Stay Compliant
2.00 Credits
Member Price $109
Non-Member Price $139
Overview
This program reviews the statutory and regulatory guidance as they relate to fringe benefits. There will be an emphasis on entertainment, meals and business transportation expenses, including qualified employer-provided parking, with a focus on planning opportunities. Recent federal tax legislation, cases and rulings will also be addressed.
*Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
Highlights
- Definition of what qualifies as an entertainment expense
- Strategies to deduct business entertainment expenses
- Deductibility of meals
- Situations not subject to the 50% meals and entertainment reduction
- How to handle automobile issues related to employer-provided parking
- Proper accounting for deductible vs. non-deductible expenditures
- The four steps to analyze business expenses
- The latest federal legislation, cases and rulings
Prerequisites
Basic working knowledge of business taxation and fringe benefit expense reporting
Designed For
CPAs in public practice and industry seeking the latest developments on reporting business travel expenses
Objectives
- Apply guidance of the "big picture" of qualified deductible expenses and strategies and guidance on what to do and when to do it
- Identify key compliance issues when reporting business travel expenses
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Steven Dilley, Federal Tax Workshops
Steven C. Dilley, CPA, JD, PhD, is president of Federal Tax Workshops, Inc., located in East Lansing, Michigan. He is nationally known for his knowledge of the financial, accounting and tax problems of the closely held business and individual taxpayers. He has published numerous articles on these topics. In addition, Steve is a professor of accounting at Michigan State University, where he teaches tax accounting and has recently received two teaching awards. He is a member of the Michigan Association of CPAs, Wisconsin Bar Association, the American Accounting Association, AICPA, American Tax Association and Hawaii Association of Public Accountants.
Non-Member Price $139
Member Price $109