For a complete course description, click on your selection below

2008 U.S. Master Tax Guide (20, 30 or 40 hours)
California Taxes (20 hours) **NEW**
Church and Nonprofit Organization Taxes (10 hours)
Clergy Tax (5 hours)
Federal Estate and Gift Taxes (20 hours)
Hiring Independent Contractors (15 hours)
Income Taxes of Decedents, Estates and Trusts (15 hours)
Limited Liability Companies (10 hours)
Multistate Corporate Taxes (20, 30 or 40 hours)
Partnerships and LLCs (20 hours)
Preparing 2007 Income Tax Returns (20, 30 or 40 hours)
Preparing Form 1023 (15 hours)
Rental Real Estate Deductions (10 hours) **New Edition**
Retirement Plans: Taking Your Money Out (15 hours)
Section 1031 Exchanges (15 hours)
Small Business Taxes (20 hours)
Stand Up to the IRS (20 hours)
Tax Deductions for Professionals (20 hours)
Tax Deductions for Small Businesses (15 hours) ***New Edition***
Tax Planning Strategies (15 hours)
Tax Savvy for Small Business (20 hours)
Taxation of Ministers (10 hours)
Texas Taxes  (20 hours) **NEW**
Understanding Living Trusts (20 hours)

Working For Yourself (15 hours) **New Edition**

2008 U.S. Master Tax Guide

This course provides a complete overview of taxation for year 2007 tax returns. Includes information for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts. Provides invaluable information regarding income, deductions, depreciation, minimum tax, and much more. Text includes tax rates, checklists of income and deductions, and a tax calendar. This course is available for 20, 30 or 40 hours of continuing education credit. We've divided the information in the text into 8 separate modules. If you order our 20-hour course, you'll complete any 4 modules to receive your CPE credit; if your order our 30-hour course, you'll complete any 6 modules; and if you order our 40-hour course, you'll complete all 8 modules. Regardless of which course you order, you'll receive the official 2008 U.S. Master Tax Guide published by CCH Publications, a complete copy of the test booklet (including all 8 modules), and our grading service. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

20-Hour Course
Course Number: 2008TG20
Price: $109.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

30-Hour Course
Coures Number: 2008TG30
Price: $149.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $135.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $60

40-Hour Course
Course Number: 2008TG40
Price: $189.00
If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $160.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $70

Return to the top.

California Taxes

This course includes everything you need to know about California personal income tax returns for residents, nonresidents, and part-year residents.  Covers who must file, filing status,  exemptions, deductions, rates, credits, where and when to file, extensions, estimated taxes, and more.  In addition, the course covers the general property tax levied by local governmental units and taxes on corporate income.   Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX222
CPE Credit: 20 hours
Price: $149.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

Return to the top.

Church and Nonprofit Organization Taxes

This course offers tax and financial advice for churches and nonprofit organizations. Covers issues of financial accountability, receiving and maintaining tax-exempt status, accounting for charitable gifts, and other crucial topics. Also contains a thorough description of tax laws affecting churches and other nonprofit organizations, ensuring compliance with all regulations. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX312
CPE Credit: 10 hours
Price: $59.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $50.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $20

Return to the top.

Clergy Tax

If you prepare tax returns for pastors, missionaries or other clergy, this course is just what you need.  Shows you how to take advantage of all the provisions that our government allows clergy members.  Includes: how to fill out a minister’s W-2; checklist of deductions for ministers; fringe benefits for ministers; one of the best tax shelters for ministers; and more.  Also contains guidelines for unique situations, such as pension benefits, royalties and stock market investments.  Course level:  Basic.  Prerequisites: None.   Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service. 


Course Number: TAX305
CPE Credit: 5 hours
Price: $39.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $30.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $20

Return to the top.

Federal Estate and Gift Taxes

Contains an easy-to-understand explanation of the law relating to federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Discussions of recent law and regulations changes, court decisions, and IRS rulings are integrated into the text to provide a clear, up-to-date analysis of current tax law. Includes a Code-finding list and topical index, plus sample filled-in estate and gift tax returns. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX313
CPE Credit: 20 hours
Price: $119.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

Return to the top.

Hiring Independent Contractors

Using independent contractors can save you a bundle in payroll taxes, health insurance costs, workers' compensation premiums and overtime pay. But the rules about who qualifies are complicated. This course shows you how to: assess who qualifies as an independent contractor; hire ICs without risking an audit; retain ownership of intellectual property when using ICs; handle an IRS audit; and take advantage of the IRS's "Safe Harbor" law. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX311
CPE Credit: 15 hours
Price: $89.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $75.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $30

Return to the top.

Income Taxes of Decedents, Estates and Trusts

Presents the fundamental rules of preparing a decedent's final income tax return and highlights the income tax rules for the decedent's estate and related trusts. Covers what income is taxable to the estate or trust, ordinary deductions, the deduction for distribution to beneficiaries, the beneficiary’s tax liability, and more. The course also covers the special rules regarding taxation of grantor trusts and bankruptcy estates. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX382
CPE Credit: 15 hours
Price: $109.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $75.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $30

Return to the top.

Limited Liability Companies

Offers comprehensive coverage of the formation, operation and dissolution of LLCs. Explains the fundamentals you need to know in order to prudently and practically advise clients regarding the benefits available within the LLC entity. The text includes a synopsis of each state’s LLC statute, enabling you to quickly identify relevant planning opportunities or potential pitfalls, along with a sample LLC operating agreement and a detailed topical index. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX408
CPE Credit: 10 hours
Price: $79.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $50.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $20

Return to the top.

Multistate Corporate Taxes

This is an indispensable resource for professionals who work with multiple state tax jurisdictions -- providing concise and accurate explanations of corporate state tax issues. Helps you understand the rules and guidelines relevant to filing corporate income tax returns in all of the 47 states, plus New York City and the District of Columbia, that impose a corporate income tax or a franchise or other tax at least partially measured by income. State-by-state discussions include: tax rates, consolidated returns, tax credits, nexus, tax computation, allocation and apportionment, return filing requirements, and more. Available as a 20-, 30- or 40-hour course, based on length of final exam. We’ve segmented the test into 8 modules. If you order the 20-hour course, you’ll complete any 4 modules; any 6 modules for the 30-hour course; and all 8 modules for the 40-hour course. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

20-Hour Course
Course Number: TAX820
Price: $139.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

30-Hour Course
Coures Number: TAX830
Price: $179.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $150.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $60

40-Hour Course
Course Number: TAX840
Price: $219.00
If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $200.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $70

Return to the top.

Partnerships and LLCs

Covers the critical concepts and issues of partnership and LLC practice. Individual parts focus on partnership characteristics, funding, taxation of operations, partner's share of partnership debt, disposition of partnership interest, and distributions. From choice of entity considerations to sales and liquidations, the entire breadth of partnership and LLC taxation is covered. The text includes abundant illustrations and special aids to understanding, such as flowcharts. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX504
CPE Credit: 20 hours
Price: $159.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

Return to the top.

Preparing 2007 Income Tax Returns

April 15th comes once a year. But the new tax laws will change the way we save and plan our financial affairs all year-round. This course give you a head start on understanding the new tax regulations and preparing for filing individual tax returns on April 15th. Provides information regarding income, deductions, depreciation, minimum tax, and much more. Text includes tax rates, filing tips, filing instructions, planning reminders, cautions, law alerts, and court decisions. This course is available for 20, 30 or 40 hours of continuing education credit. We've divided the information in the text into 8 separate modules. If you order our 20-hour course, you'll complete any 4 modules to receive your CPE credit; if your order our 30-hour course, you'll complete any 6 modules; and if you order our 40-hour course, you'll complete all 8 modules. Regardless of which course you order, you'll receive the text, a complete copy of the test booklet (including all 8 modules), and our grading service. Prerequisites: None. Course Level: Basic. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

20-Hour Course
Course Number: TAX2720
Price: $109.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

30-Hour Course
Coures Number: TAX2730
Price: $149.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $135.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $60

40-Hour Course
Course Number: TAX2740
Price: $189.00
If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $160.00 ($4.00 per credit).
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $70

Return to the top.

Preparing Form 1023

This course provides comprehensive instructions for completing and filing the new and significantly revised Form 1023 (Application for Recognition of Exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code).  In addition, it includes specific suggestions for answering each question on Form 1023 and navigating the steps involved in the approval process, practical advice on the alternatives available in contesting an adverse IRS determination, an overview of state filing requirements, and easy-to-use worksheets to help manage such critical concerns as public charity status, tax-exempt eligibility, reporting to the IRS, and tax compliance.  Course level: Basic.  Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX841
CPE Credit: 15 hours
Price: $109.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $75.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $30

Return to the top.

Rental Real Estate Deductions

If you or your clients own rental property, you should be taking advantage of the many tax write-offs available. This book explains how to maximize your deductions. Find out how to: fill out IRS Schedule E, take real estate tax credits, figure out if an expense is a repair (deductible) or an improvement (depreciable), maximize your depreciation deductions, deduct losses arising from real estate ownership, keep proper tax records, deduct home office, travel, casualty losses and much more. Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide is comprehensive yet easy to read, jam packed with interesting and relevant examples. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes test, interactive study guide, final exam and grading service.

Course Number: TAX644
CPE Credit: 10 hours
Price: $69.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $50.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $20

Return to the top.

Retirement Plans: Taking Your Money Out

Covers the rules, taxes, and potential penalties associated with withdrawing funds from retirement plans. Offers details on early distributions used to pay higher-education expenses or health-insurance premiums, distributions you must take during your lifetime (when they begin, how they're computed, what happens if your beneficiary changes), and distributions made after an account holder dies. Helpful appendices include relevant IRS forms, notices, and schedules, as well as life-expectancy tables. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX705
CPE Credit: 15 hours
Price: $89.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $75.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $30

Return to the top.

Section 1031 Exchanges

The real estate tax exchange loophole known as the 1031 Exchange is one of the greatest tax loopholes in existence. This course offers detailed, step-by-step advice on using the 1031 Exchange, including how the capital gains tax works, other little-known real estate loopholes, creative real estate financing techniques, advanced elements of tax-free exchanges, terms and concepts you need to know, eight things that can hold up a closing, transferring debt to other properties, how zoning laws affect your investments, how tax-free exchanges affect your tax shelter, where to find potential exchanges, twelve creative techniques applied to exchanges, nine booby traps to watch out for in exchanges, and more. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX627
CPE Credit: 15 hours
Price: $99.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $75.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $30

Return to the top.

Small Business Taxes

This course gives you a complete overview of small business tax planning in a straightforward and accessible manner. Course includes: detailed coverage of new tax laws and IRS rules; comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements; clear instructions on where to report income and claim deductions on tax forms; help with state taxes and a guide to information returns you may need to file; and planning strategies that can help you run a tax-smart business all year long. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX805
CPE Credit: 20 hours
Price: $109.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

Return to the top.

Stand Up to the IRS

This course shows you how to help your clients challenge tax bills; remove tax penalties; get a long-term payment plan for a tax bill; gather documentation for an audit; appeal audit findings; determine if their tax debt can be eliminated through bankruptcy; stop IRS wage and property seizures; and get help from the IRS Ombudsman. The text includes all the forms necessary for dealing with the IRS and representing your clients in Tax Court. Also includes confidential forms used by the IRS during audits and collection interviews. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX112
CPE Credit: 20 hours
Price: $119.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

Return to the top.

Tax Deductions for Small Businesses

The fastest way for any small business to make more money is to pay less to the IRS. This course will show you how to maximize the business deductions you're entitled to. The book is organized into practical categories featuring common deductions, including start-up expenses, operating expenses, health deductions, vehicles, travel, entertainment, meals, inventory, equipment and many more. Whether a business is just starting or well established, this course will provide valuable information. Course level: Basic.  Prerequisites: None.  Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.  

Course Number: TAX747
CPE Credit: 15 hours
Price: $99.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $75.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $30

Return to the top.

Tax Deductions for Professionals

This comprehensive course covers common deductions for professionals, including start-up and operating expenses, health deductions, vehicles and travel, entertainment and meals, home office, and many more.  In addition, it can help you choose the best legal structure for your practice.  Also covers putting money into retirement accounts, the tax implications of owning the building you work in, and deducting the cost of continuing education, professional fees and other expenses.  Course level:  Basic.  Prerequisites: None.  Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX668
CPE Credit: 20 hours
Price: $119.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

Return to the top.

Tax Savvy for Small Business

This course is ideal for the CPA looking to expand into the tax field. Provides an excellent overview of tax-deductible expenses, depreciation and payroll taxes. Also covers choosing the right business form (S Corp, C Corp, LLC, etc), fringe benefits, buying or selling a business and dealing with the IRS. Course level: Very Basic. Prerequisites: None.Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX605
CPE Credit: 20 hours
Price: $109.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

Return to the top.

Tax Planning Strategies

This course explains how the tax rules affect your personal finances and how you may benefit from available opportunities. It outlines ways to handle your investments, plan for your retirement, pay for your children's education, realize tax savings, and much more. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this comprehensive guide will give you tips, techniques, and methods to keep you from paying more tax than you're legally obligated to pay, help you plan for new rules that don't take effect until 2006 or later, and arm you with unique insights, suggestions, and examples for dealing with this year's tax provisions.  Course level:  Basic.  Prerequisites: None.  Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX661
CPE Credit: 15 hours
Price: $99.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $75.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $30

Return to the top.

Taxation of Ministers

This easy-to-understand course simplifies the tax code and offers dozens of tips to reduce the minister’s tax bill. Includes a line-by-line explanation of the 1040 form as well as information on recent changes in the tax code. Discusses the minister’s pay package, housing arrangements, business expenses, Social Security tax, retirement planning, and more. The text also includes sample returns for a minister-employee under an accountable plan and under a nonaccountable plan. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX411
CPE Credit: 10 hours
Price: $59.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $50.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $20

Return to the top.

Texas Taxes 

This course covers everything you need to know about Texas taxes, including real and personal property tax, franchise tax (including the new Texas margin tax), sales and use taxes, and excise taxes.  Covers the transactions subject to tax, exemptions, returns, payments, and more.  Also includes practical tips, pointers and examples.  Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX333
CPE Credit: 20 hours
Price: $149.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

Return to the top.

Understanding Living Trusts

The purpose of this course is to provide a complete understanding of living trusts and how they can be used by people of all estate sizes to transfer their property after their death to whomever they want to have it, without any attorneys or court involvement. In addition to gaining a thorough understanding of living trusts, this course will provide all the tools necessary to create your own living trust. The text was written by an attorney specializing in estate planning and includes a CD-ROM of ready-to-use forms. Course level: Basic. Prerequisites: None. Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam and grading service.

Course Number: TAX710
CPE Credit: 20 hours
Price: $119.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $100.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $40

Return to the top.

Working For Yourself

This course offers a solid introduction to the basic taxes and laws that consultants and freelancers need to understand. It covers everything from setting appropriate fees and understanding how and when taxes are paid to limiting liability and getting paid. Chapters on how the IRS defines an independent contractor versus a paid employee are essential keys to keeping independent status, and advice on pricing and insurance offer key strategy-oriented tips and approaches. It also covers self-employment taxes, estimated taxes (including calculating how much to pay), understanding and drafting client agreements, insurance, worker's compensation insurance, and more. Course level: Basic.  Prerequisites: None.  Course includes text, interactive study guide, final exam, and grading service.

Course Number: TAX445
CPE Credit: 15 hours
Price: $99.00

If you already have the book, you can order the rest of the course for $75.00.
Study with a Friend--Extra tests are only $30

Return to the top.

©1998-2008 The CPE Store