47th Virginia Tech Income Tax School

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47th Virginia Tech Income Tax School

Farm Business Management Update, August - September 2007

By L. Leon Geyer (geyer@vt.edu), Professor, Agricultural Law, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech

This fall we have three seminars to offer
General Income Tax Seminar

Two days of general sessions of intensive study with farm, Maryland tax, and ethics sessions at selected locations (see Table 1). More info at: http://www.tax.vt.edu/index.html

Topics covered in the general sessions

New Legislation
Rulings and Cases
Individual Taxpayer Issues
Depreciation
Business Issues
Agricultural Issues
Business Entities
Construction Contractors
IRS Issues
Retirement
Estate and Gift Taxes
Tax Rates and Useful Tables

Table 1: General Session
Site	Date General Session 16hrs.	Farm Session 2hrs.	Maryland Session 2hrs.	$20extra Ethics Session 2hrs.
Richmond I	Oct. 31 - Nov. 1	none	none	Day 1
Chesapeake	November 5 - 6	none	none	Day 1
Staunton/H'burg	November 7 - 8	Day 1	none	Day 2
Bristol	November 12 - 13	Day 1	none	Day 2
Roanoke	November 14 -15	Day 1	none	Day 2
Lynchburg	November 19 - 20	Day 1	none	Day 2
Falls Church	Nov. 26 - 27	none	none	none
Fredericksburg	November 28 - 29	Day 1	TBA/None	Day 2
Williamsburg	December 3 - 4	Day 1	none	Day 2
Richmond II	December 10-11	Day 1		Day 2
Reston	December 17 - 18		TBA/none	Day 2

Introductory Tax Preparation

Three 1-day seminars on Introductory Tax Preparation are scheduled for 4 locations and held in January 2008 (Table 2). These Introductory Tax Preparation Seminar are designed for those who are new or returning to tax preparation and want a course in basic preparation for a professional. The course is based on the 1040 Form. Other forms are discussed in terms of income and the 1040 form.

Table 2: Introductory Tax Preparation Seminar

Table 2: Introductory Tax Preparation Seminar
Site	Date	Time
Roanoke	Jan. 3, 2008	8:30-4:45
Fallschurch	Jan. 4 ,2008	7:30-3:45
Richmond	Jan. 7, 2008	8:30-4:45
Hampton Roads	Jan. 8, 2008	8:30-4:45

Technology Seminar to be held in September 2007

Technology Seminar is designed for tax professionals who want to better understand the role of technology in their practice. The course covers the implementation and implications of tax software, database management, and a paperless office. Time is also given to legal requirements and the liability implications of information management in your practice.

Table 3: Technology Seminar
Site	Date	Time
Blacksburg	September 18	8:30-4:45
Richmond	September 25	8:30-4:45

For more info contact the registrar:
Income Tax School Registrar
MC 0272
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Fax: (540) 231-3306
Phone: (540) 231-5182
vttax@vt.edu
Web Page: www.tax.vt.edu

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