Firm presenting 'Annual Tax Symposium' online

Maddin Hauser will present its “31st Annual Tax Symposium” as a webinar on Saturday, November 5, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Due to the COVID-19 virus and the firm’s concern for the health of participants and staff, this year’s Symposium will be presented virtually. Webinar details will be provided to participants prior to the event. 

The Symposium’s agenda will feature:

—I Know When I See It – Valuation Issues, with Robert D. Kaplow

  • Uses of Valuations
  • Valuation Requirements
  • Accountant Assistance

—Accounting Malpractice Litigation: What You (Hopefully) Never Need to Know, with David M. Saperstein

  • Retention Agreements and the Statute of Limitations
  • Common Liability Issues: Standard of Care and Comparative Fault
  • Common Damages Issues: Tax Liability and Interest

—Allocation of Purchase Price, with Stuart M. Bordman

  • Allocation to Personal Goodwill
  • Requirements of IRS §1060
  • Issues in Completing IRS Form 8594

—Roundup of Recent Tax Developments, with William E. Sigler

  • New Laws, Cases and Rulings
  • Hot Topics and Pending Legislation
  • Practice Pointers

—When the Battle is Lost and Won, with Jordan B. Segal

  • When are Litigation Recoveries Taxable?
  • When are Litigation Losses Deductible?
  • Practical Advice for Interfacing with the Litigators

—Trust Administration: The Grantor Has Died and You Are Successor Trustee: Now What? (Hint: Call the Lawyer), with Geoffrey N. Taylor

  • What Must You Do?
  • What Should You Do?
  • What Shouldn’t You Do?

—The CPA Privilege and Responding to a Subpoena for Clients’ Tax Returns, Emails and Notes, with Rita M. Lauer

  • Michigan Law MCLA 339.732 – the Purpose Behind the Statute
  • What Information are You Required to Provide?
  • How Do You Exercise the Privilege?

—A Changing Retirement Plan Environment: Things I Never Thought I’d See, with Charles M. Lax

  • New IRS Pre-Examination Pilot Program
  • Retroactive Adoption of New Retirement Plans
  • Update on Cryptocurrency in Retirement Plans

The Symposium will conclude with a question and answer session.

For additional information on the Symposium or to register, visit https://maddinhauser.com and click on “Events.”