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. 25^th Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85021

8:15 AM -   9:00 AM       DOORS OPEN / REGISTRATION

9:00 AM                           WELCOME

9:10 AM – 10:00 AM      ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE – UPDATE

                        Tom Johnson   &   Ernie Powell           AZ DOR

10:20 AM  -  NOON        2017:  NEW DEVELOPMENTS

                        Ed Zollars                                            CPA

Noon      -   1:15 PM       Lunch   -   INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE – UPDATE

                                   Taxpayer Advocate; Stakeholder Liaison

1:20 PM  -  2:10 PM       ARIZONA STATE TAXATION OF DIGITAL GOODS AND SERVICES

                               James Busby                                       Attorney                                                          

                                      OR

                        OH NO!!!  IS IT TAX SEASON AGAIN ALREADY??!! DUE DILIGENCE AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE FILING SEASON

                        Thala Taperman Rolnick                      CPA                            

2:15 PM  -  3:05 PM        THE GIG ECONOMY

                                 David Freeland                         Executive Director, AAATP

                                    OR

                                                YOUR CLIENT AND AZ DOR – PART I : AUDIT / PROTEST  PROCESS / APPEALS (from basic to future state)

                         Natalia Garrett                                      AZ DOR

3:25 PM  -  4:15 PM         IRS CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT PRIORITIES

                                                   Jason Silver                                        Attorney

4 hours CPE – Tax Law;     3 hours CPE – Update;     1 (possible) hour CPE – Ethics

NOTE:  Some sessions focused solely on Arizona state tax issues may not qualify

 for Enrolled Agent Circular 230 CPE credit.

REGISTRATION LINK AT www.afitaz.org

Why you should attend this AFIT Winter Tax Seminar:

·       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%.

Seminar cost:  $140   ($125 on or before January 15, 2018)

Last day for registration:  January 17, 2018 by 11:00 PM

Cancellation policy:  Full refund (less 10% administrative fee) if requested 10 or more days prior to seminar  (January 15, 2018 or prior).

REGISTRATION LINK AT www.afitaz.org