Arizona MCLE - Tax Law Courses
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Arizona MCLE
Accreditation Info
Attorneys may earn all 15 Arizona CLE credits from the United Institute for Continuing Legal Education. All our course formats satisfy the State Bar of Arizona Regulations “Interactive CLE” definition. To view our full accreditation details please .
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Private Foundations vs. Donor Advised Funds: The Pros and Cons
This CLE course will offer a comparative view of private foundations and donor advised funds. The course will present what each entity is, its purpose and the advantages and disadvantages of each. The impact of the current tax code and other laws, as well as foreseen changes, will also be discussed. More Info
$291General Credit -
Protecting Your Family Home Through Trusts
As seniors age, they may face urgent needs for long-term nursing home care without having sufficient private funds or long-term care insurance to cover the costs. Often, their primary asset is their home, leading to the misconception that selling it and using the proceeds for care is the only solution. This CLE course will explore strategies to preserve this valuable asset for the Medicaid applicant and their loved ones. We will delve into the benefits of exempt transfers and the use o... More Info
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Religion and Estate Planning
While it may seem unlikely, a client’s religious beliefs may be a factor in planning his or her estate. Along with their goals, values, morals, and principles, a person’s religious beliefs are a factor in creating a customized estate plan. Given that a recent poll, 37% of respondents classified themselves as “highly religious” and in that same year donated upwards of $127 billion in support of religious causes and organizations, this impacts a considerable number of people. This CLE co... More Info
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Return to Office: Employment Tax Considerations
The post-COVID world has companies completely re-imagining workplaces, whether actual or virtual. This CLE course will explain various fringe benefits of a distributed or hybrid workforce, including employment tax benefits and those being offered real-time to motivate workers to return to offices or remain in place. The course will cover guidance from the IRS and various states on how to manage the complexities of these tax issued both in regards to reporting and withholding for employ... More Info
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Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (“SLATs”): A Key Planning Tool
Non-reciprocal Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLAT’s) can offer incredible planning benefits for married clients. If adjusted to the current environment, it offers a useful default estate and financial planning strategy to achieve a variety of planning goals. This CLE course will explain the technique and how it may be adapted for modest estates requiring life insurance trusts as well as high net worth clients looking for more aggressive tax-oriented planning. Special clauses and techniques s... More Info
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State and Federal Taxation of Cannabis Businesses
This CLE course provides a comprehensive overview of federal income tax challenges for businesses operating in state-regulated cannabis industries. While some states permit the cultivation, manufacture, and sale of cannabis, federal law classifies cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, which remains illegal. As a result, Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code prohibits income tax deductions for businesses involved in trafficking Schedule I substances. This course will cover... More Info
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Tax Aspects of International Estate Planning
The United States is known as one of the greatest financial and tax havens on the globe. Not only do international investors benefit from the investment opportunities in real estate and other assets in the US, but US-based investors spread their wealth by capitalizing on opportunities in countries across the world. This CLE course will provide an understanding of the related tax issues to estate planning, including benefits and potential pitfalls in the realm of international investment. More Info
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Tax Law Logic for Non Tax Lawyers
The subject of taxes is a universal legal issue. Whether you pay taxes, file for taxes or are subject to others who do, it’s imperative to understand the foundation upon which determination will be made on what is owed, when it is due, or whether a crime has been committed. These issues are determined by tax law and tax assessments, which are based on principles that provide that foundation and a clear understanding of these is necessary for testing and protecting one’s own tax positions as we... More Info
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Tax Reform: Estate Planning In the New Environment
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made significant changes to the transfer tax regime, the most important of which was the increase of the lifetime coupled estate and gift tax exemption to $11.4 million per person. This change has a decisive impact on tax planning possibilities for the high net worth. What did not change is also significant – the annual gift and GST tax exemption regimes as well as the Section 1014 basis adjustment and related portability rules. This CLE course will provide a comprehe... More Info
$291General Credit -
Tax, Financial and Legal Implications of Elder Care Planning
This CLE course will address Medicaid and Elder Care planning In light of various tax, legal and financial considerations in the coming year. The course will discuss asset and income requirements for long term Medicaid eligibility, as well as the tax issues that tend to arise in the context of elder care planning including basis issues and real estate tax exemptions. More Info
$291General Credit
