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706 Preparation and Planning Part 4: Credits and Deductions to the Estate (2008-2009 Edition)
Author: Sidney Kess and Barbara Weltman

Description:
706 Preparation and Planning Part 4: Credits and Deductions to the Estate reviews the marital deduction and the deduction for charitable bequests, which are reported on Schedules M and O of Form 706. Bequests to the surviving spouse, QTIP planning and figuring the deduction for testamentary donations to charity are discussed. The exclusion for Qualified Conservation Easements, which is reported on Schedule U, is also covered. The course also covers tax credits that can be used to reduce federal estate tax liability, including the unified credit and the credit for foreign death taxes.
Course Details:
Price:  $60.00
Field of Study:  Taxes
Prerequisites:  706 Preparation and Planning Part 3: Debts of Decedent
Level:  Intermediate
Advanced Preparation:  None
CTEC course number:  1075-CE-5293
Course was last updated on:  10/01/08
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Credit Available For: Units
CPE 4.0 CPE
QAS 4.0 CPE
Enrolled Agent (Accepted by the IRS) 4.0 CPE
CTEC Federal 4.0 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: Al D. submitted on 07/15/2009
COVERED THE MOST VITAL AREAS FO EACH SUBJECT MATTER
Reviewer: Lisa M. submitted on 01/06/2009
I thought the practice pointers were one of the strong points of this course.
Reviewer: Darryl T. submitted on 11/24/2008
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