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New Tax Legislation and Previously Scheduled Changes Effective in 2006

Sidney Kess and Barbara Weltman

This course focuses on new tax developments for 2006. These changes include new legislation effective starting January 1, 2006, as well as previously scheduled changes that take effect in 2006. Additionally, key cost-of-living adjustments have been made to many tax items. Some changes affect individuals, while others affect businesses.

Topics covered include:

  • 2006 Changes Under the Gulf Opportunity Zone Act of 2005
  • 2006 Changes Under the Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005
  • Retirement Plan Changes for 2006
  • Phase-Out Reductions
  • Estate Tax Changes
  • Cost-of-Living Adjustments
  • Pending Legislation Affecting 2006
  • Miscellaneous Changes for 2006
Course Details
Price:  $24.00
Field of Study:  Taxes
Prerequisites:  Basic knowledge of federal income taxation
Level:  Update
CTEC course number:  1075-CE-7119
Course was last updated on:  02/23/06
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Credit Available For: Units
CPE 2 CPE
QAS 2 CPE
Enrolled Agent (Accepted by the IRS) 2 CPE
CTEC Federal 2 CE

Note: Recommended CPE credit is based on a 50-minute hour. Participants earning credits for states that require self-study to be based on a 100-minute hour will receive half the recommended CPE credits for successful completion of this course.

Since Continuing Professional Education requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change without notice, please contact your state board of accountancy for information on your CPE requirements and the applicability of this course to meet those specifications.

CCH has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer courses that provide federal and state credit towards the annual "continuing education" requirement imposed by the State of California. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, toll-free by phone at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org.

User Reviews
Reviewer: Reid B. submitted on 11/23/2008
very comprehensive. easy to understand.
Reviewer: Tamara W. submitted on 09/27/2007
At least it wasn't an advertisement like the other CCH courses I have taken
Reviewer: Susan S. submitted on 09/21/2007
ease of use, adequate, concise test questions
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