Taxation Section of the California Lawyers Association

Join our 2/23 MCLE program on ways to minimizes taxes for technology founders and investors both in anticipation of a liquidity event as well as planning post-liquidity. Learn more:

Get a general overview of California State and Local Tax (SALT) practice in our 3/17 webinar. Learn more:

Sign up for our 3/2 MCLE webinar covering the key provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act which includes the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act. Register here:

For an overview of key provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act which includes the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act, join our 3/2 MCLE webinar. Learn more:

Webinar today! "Partnership Basics: Understanding Tax Basis." Sign up now:

Our 1/28 MCLE webinar introduces tax issues and concepts for partnerships and is designed for both young and experienced tax professionals who need to remain sharp on partnership mechanics. Earn 2 MCLE credits. Register today:

What's the outlook on federal income tax under the new administration? Our 1/13 panel will discuss Joe Biden's platform, the changes that have been proposed, what we're likely to see, and what plans we can make now. Sign up here:

Are you interested in the tax aspects of cross-border transactions in the closely held space? Join our 1/6/2021 webinar! Learn more and register here:

Enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017, COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, recent U.S. election results, and BREXIT and political unrest and tensions in Asia are all contributing to an increase of transactions involving closely held businesses. Learn more about the tax matters of M&A acquisitions in our 1/6/21 webinar.

Joe Biden’s platform has promised a roll back or repeal of much of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and additional enforcement efforts affecting many areas of tax. Join us on 1/13 for a panel on what changes have been proposed and more. Get the details:

Webinar today! "IRS Priorities Fall 2020." Sign up now:

Our 11/16 webinar will cover the status of the conservation easement cases winding through Tax Court and the IRS’ current settlement offers for taxpayers whose cases are currently pending in Tax Court and more. Register here:

For an overview of current IRS initiatives in 4 areas: conservation easements, cryptocurrency, employment tax enforcement and the new IRS fraud enforcement office, attend our 11/16 webinar. Learn more:

The 2020 Annual Meeting of the California Tax Bar and California Tax Policy Conference is now online! Be prepared for TWO days of amazing panels and speakers, including the Tax Court Roundtable with Chief Judge Maurice Foley, Judge Albert Lauber, and Judge Emin Toro. Additionally, Special Trial Judge Peter Panuthos will join Amy Spivey and Davis Yee on our Ethics panel to discuss the importance of pro bono representation by tax professionals. Learn more: https://buff.ly/35dJtAj

There are a specific set of rules for determining a partner’s share of partnership liabilities. Our 10/1 meeting is a discussion of partnership liabilities, in which tax professionals can learn how to work with the allocation rules under Internal Revenue Code Section 752. Our speaker, Minna Yang, will cover how partnership liabilities are allocated and their impact on basis, the deduction of losses, and gain recognition. This discussion will be useful to all tax professionals... seeking a better understanding or refresher to the allocation of partnership liabilities. Register here: https://buff.ly/2G1ilv8 Here are additional details: Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020 Time: 12 1 pm PST Conference Call: (855) 520-7605 PIN: 994 415 3278 Special Guest Speaker: Discussion with Minna Yang, Wagner Kirkman on Partnership Regulations

Webinar today! "Partnership Basics: Liquidation, Redemption and Distribution Transactions." Reserve your spot:

Partnerships are an important part of United States tax administration and a major tax planning vehicle. Our 8/11 webinar is part of a series that will be a valuable introductory course on the partnership lifecycle. For experienced tax professionals seeking to grow their skills, this course will also be useful as a refresher course to partnership mechanics. Register here:

Receive 2 MCLE credits in our 8/11 webinar! We will cover liquidation, redemption and distribution transactions and special California tax issues. Learn more:

Webinar today! "Powers of Attorney Myths, Management and Litigation." Sign up here:

Join speakers Vivian Thoreen and Stacie Nelson, partners at Holland & Knight, on 7/21 for our webinar on "Powers of Attorney Myths, Management and Litigation." Learn more: https://buff.ly/2V87EMm

Are you looking for a way to get involved with helping law students and early-career attorneys take on the ever-changing world of tax law? Our Odyssey Mentorship Program is the perfect way to do just that! In fact, access to mentoring and constructive feedback early in one’s career is an important indicator of long term professional success, so there is no better way to support the future of the profession by ensuring its new members are best prepared for the professional challenges they may face! If you're interested in being a mentor, or if you'd like to be a mentee, please visit the Odyssey Mentorship Program page at https://calawyers.org/section/taxation/odyssey-program/

Do you have an idea for a change to California tax law or regulations? Then we need you to present that idea to the leg staff and govt employees at the Sacramento Delegation! Send an email to [email protected] by June 30, 2020 if you would like to participate! visit https://calawyers.org/secti/taxation/sacramento-delegation/ for more information on the Sacramento Delegation

Webinar today! "Is This a Civil Audit or a Criminal Investigation?" Sign up now:

Need guidance and tips in identifying red flags during an EDD or IRS tax audience and in dealing with potential criminal exposure? Join our 6/11 webinar! Register here:

Our 6/11 webinar will provide tips to help young attorneys identify red flags during an EDD or IRS tax audit that could indicate that the case is turning criminal. Learn more: