Tax Planning for Seniors

Course Details

Date

Self-Study

Location

Online

Field of Study

Accounting & Audit

CPE Credit

4 hours CPE credit

Level of Knowledge

Beginning

Vendor

CalCPA

Prerequisites

Experience in individual tax preparation and planning. General knowledge of social security and other retirement vehicles.

Description

Seniors face issues that complicate return preparation and planning. When to apply for social security? How is it taxed? What if they continue to work? Will an increased standard deduction affect charitable planning? Will downsizing affect interest and property tax deductions and payments? How to help children or grandchildren pay for a home or a college education?? We'll explore these questions and more.

Highlights

  • Income for seniors: retirement, earnings and investments
  • Tax Deductions: planning, bunching, strategies
  • Planning to help family members

Objectives

  • Recognize the tax planning changes affecting Seniors
  • Determine how retirement distribution requirements can impact the overall retirement strategy
  • Identify alternatives to achieve family objectives

Designed For

Staff at all levels focused on planning ? Financial planners recommending retirement strategies

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