ARIZONA FORUM FOR IMPROVEMENT OF TAXATION
WINTER TAX SEMINAR
January 25, 2018
9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Black Canyon Conference Center
9440 N. 25th Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85021
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8:15 AM -Â Â 9:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Â Â DOORS OPEN / REGISTRATION
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9:00 AMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â WELCOME
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9:10 AM – 10:00 AM     ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE – UPDATE
                        Tom Johnson  &  Ernie Powell          AZ DOR
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10:20 AM Â -Â NOONÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â 2017:Â NEW DEVELOPMENTS
                        Ed Zollars                                           CPA
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Noon     -  1:15 PM      Lunch  -  INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE – UPDATE
                                   Taxpayer Advocate; Stakeholder Liaison
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1:20 PMÂ -Â 2:10 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â ARIZONA STATE TAXATION OF DIGITAL GOODS AND SERVICES
                James Busby                                      Attorney                                                        Â
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                        OH NO!!! IS IT TAX SEASON AGAIN ALREADY??!! DUE DILIGENCE AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FILING SEASON
                        Thala Taperman Rolnick                     CPA                           Â
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2:15 PMÂ -Â 3:05 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â THE GIG ECONOMY
                 David Freeland                       Executive Director, AAATP
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                                               YOUR CLIENT AND AZ DOR – PART I : AUDIT / PROTEST PROCESS / APPEALS (from basic to future state)
                         Natalia Garrett                                    AZ DOR
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3:25 PMÂ -Â 4:15 PMÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â IRS CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES
                          Jason Silver                                     Attorney
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4 hours CPE – Tax Law;     3 hours CPE – Update;    1 (possible) hour CPE – Ethics
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NOTE:Â Some sessions focused solely on Arizona state tax issues may not qualify
 for Enrolled Agent Circular 230 CPE credit.
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REGISTRATION LINK AT www.afitaz.org
Why you should attend this AFIT Winter Tax Seminar:
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·      Timely Topics presented by knowledgeable practitioners.
·      Choice of Topics: At the early afternoon time slots, attendees will have their choice from FOUR different presentations.
·      An opportunity to meet one-on-one with Taxpayer Advocate Service staff to help resolve problem cases. BE SURE TO HAVE A COPY OF PROPERLY-EXECUTED FORM 2848 POA!
·      Two representatives from AZ DOR Collection Division will be on site to assist with problem cases. BE SURE TO HAVE PROPERLY-EXECUTED FORM 285 AUTHORIZING REPRESENTATION!
·      Downloadable course materials: AFIT will make available downloadable seminar materials for ALL technical topics to save on your laptop, tablet or similar electronic device. If you wish, you may print out the materials for your future reference.
·      Easy on-line registration
·      State of the art conference facility
·      Excellent food choices – Lunch & breaks are included!
·      Parking is convenient, safe and free
·      OUTSTANDING NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
·      GREAT CPE VALUE – Includes one CPE hour of Ethics
·      A Discount for Early Registration: Register and pay on or before Monday, January 15th and save 10%.
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Seminar cost:Â $140Â Â ($125 on or before January 15, 2018)
Last day for registration:Â January 17, 2018 by 11:00 PM
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Cancellation policy: Full refund (less 10% administrative fee) if requested 10 or more days prior to seminar (January 15, 2018 or prior).
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REGISTRATION LINK AT www.afitaz.org