Two important reminders for you this evening. Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4 is election day, at long last. Your vote is extremely important, no matter which candidates you choose. Just please participate in the cornerstone of our democracy and VOTE!
The second reminder is the IRS’s live, free, webcast program “preparing for the New Form 990.” That’s the annual report each charitable organization must file with the Internal Revenue Service. The one-hour program begins at 2:00 pm EST (1:00 CST). Program details are below:
CPE Program Level: Overview
1 CPE Credit Recommended; NO prerequisites or advance preparation CTEC Course #: 3022-CE-0059 ELMS Course #: 22891
Program Content:
It’s been 30 years since the IRS made major changes to Form 990 and when many tax-exempt organizations file their 2008 tax year returns, they will confront a radically redesigned form. Because the revised Form 990 is so different from previous years’, IRS and tax-exempt sector experts will discuss the redesigned 990; make sure you know what parts of the forms to complete and answer your questions to help you become familiar with and prepare for the changes now.
Learning Objectives:
The primary learning objective is to maintain or increase competency of tax practitioners through expert discussion, explanation and interactive questioning. The programs are designed for learners (tax professionals) to exercise a practical understanding of new and current tax policies, as well as the latest changes, in a complex and continually changing industry. a complex and continually changing industry.
Form 990 has changed significantly for calendar year 2008. Make sure you know how it will impact your organization.
Ronnie
Copyright 2008 Ronnie C. McClure, PhD, CPA
