Course Description

Whether you are an experienced veteran or new to the industry, one of the toughest parts of being a tax practitioner is keeping up with all of the changes in tax legislation. The Keeping Up the Tax Code series takes a look at recent changes to tax law from a practitioner perspective. We don’t just hurl code sections at you without explanation. Using examples, problems, and plain explanations, we explore a mix of new tax issues and areas of the code that tend to be misunderstood in a practical and straight-forward way. In this session, we will explore the nuances of virtual currency and the new Form 8300 reporting requirements.

Learning Objectives

  • State which virtual currency transactions result in gains and losses for the taxpayer

  • State the difference in tax treatment between a hard fork and a soft fork

  • Identify situations where a taxpayer needs to file Form 8300

Additional Required Materials

  • Level: Update

  • Field of Study: Taxes (NASBA); Tax Planning (CFP); Federal Taxation (IRS)

  • Who Should Attend: CPAs, EAs, and Financial Advisors who advise on business income tax issues.

  • Required Knowledge: Basic knowledge of federal business income taxation

  • Advanced Prep: None

Instructor

CPA, CPCU, MST, MBA David Peters

David Peters is the Founder and Owner of Peters Tax Preparation & Consulting in Richmond, VA. He has over fourteen years of experience in financial services, including 3 years in the hedge fund industry and six years in the insurance industry. David was the first-ever Chief Financial Officer at Compare.com - a position he held for over three years. He is a national CPE Instructor/Discussion Leader for the AICPA, Surgent, and Kaplan. He regularly teaches courses in accounting, finance, insurance, and ethics throughout the United States. He holds four Masters degrees and contributes regularly to various CPA publications, including NCACPA’s Interim Report, SCACPA’s CPA Report, and VSCPA’s Disclosures. He was also a co-author of the 2018 Virginia CPA Ethics course – a required course for all CPA’s licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.