Date Start Date: 4/24/2024 Start Time: 8:30 AM CST End Date: 4/24/2024 End Time: 4:00 PM CST Contact Name: Devyn Larson Phone: 6158098745 Email
Texas Sales & Use Tax for the Construction Industry CPE Credit Hours: 4.0 Program Level: Basic Program Prerequisite: None Advanced Preparation: None Course Presenter: Jimmy Martens Course Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: 816 Congress - Austin, Texas After completing this 4-hour course, you’ll gain a working knowledge of the important provisions of Texas sales and use tax rules for the construction industry. Mr. Martens will share his knowledge and experience about the application of the tax rules to the construction industry and the transactions conducted in the state of Texas. Learning Objectives Understand how the taxing process works with: Contract Pricing Issues New Construction Commercial Repair, Remodeling, and Maintenance Residential Development Tax-Exempt Jobs Pitfalls in Contract Drafting Challenging Texas Tax Audits CPE Credit Hours: 4.0 Program Level: Basic Program Prerequisite: None Advanced Preparation: None Course Presenter: Gordon Martens Course Time: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Location: 816 Congress - Austin, Texas Texas tax assessments can financially destroy viable businesses. Therefore, skillful representation and advice is crucial to minimizing audit assessments. This course discusses strategies for handling Texas tax audits. First, we discuss the pre-audit phase and analyze the initial reconciliations and controls auditors will perform. Second, we discuss techniques to apply during the audit itself, including tips on how to manage an on-site visit and how to communicate with auditors. Third, we address how best to challenge an adverse tax assessment, including new options for taxpayers that were created by 2021 legislation. Finally, we discuss the mechanics of the oral hearing process and strategies that tax professionals and businesses employ to increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome. Learning Objectives Prepare for an upcoming audit to minimize an adverse assessment Understanding Audit Workpapers Handling the Audit Advising clients on tax assessment challenges Representing clients in contested administrative hearings Identify defenses to personal assessments for corporate tax debts Visit the Website
