Description

Learn where to find reliable tax resources online in order to resolve tax issues with research and identification of laws.
The enhanced focus placed on Internet research, particularly in an era when many are working from home and libraries are restricted or closed, has created additional need for understanding and identifying how to access reliable resources for federal and state tax research. This topic focuses on free government, agency, and public resources available to professionals and business representatives seeking to identify, address, and research state tax issues. The information will outline the hierarchy of various resources at both the state and federal levels and discuss how to effectively perform state tax research. The material will conclude with identification of various services for which free subscriptions are available to help keep tax professionals up to date as changes are made or as new issues arise.

Date: 2020-08-18 Start Time: 1:00 PM ET End Time: 2:40 PM ET

Learning Objectives

* You will be able to explain the difference between administrative procedures and substantive rules.

* You will be able to identify publicly available resources to aid in federal tax research.

* You will be able to recognize the difference between statutes, rules, court cases, and agency hearings.

* You will be able to review tax law research and identify taxability issues for your clients.