MTAP SEMINAR VENUES Detroit Seminar Site  Burton Manor - Livonia 27777 Schoolcraft Livonia, MI 48150 (734) 427-9110 Facility Website Map link to Burton Manor Area Hotels for Events at Burton Manor in Livonia:  Hampton Inn & Suites 28151 Schoolcraft Livonia, MI 48150 734-237-4480 Hotel Website Link for Booking on Line  Holiday Inn Express 27451 Schoolcraft Livonia, MI 48150 800-345-8082 Hotel Website Link for Booking Online  Holiday Inn - Livonia 17123 Laurel Park Dr. N Livonia, MI 48152 734-245-4700 Hotel Website Link for Booking Online  Courtyard by Marriott 17200 N Laurel Park Dr 734-462-2000 Hotel Website Link for Booking Online |
Lansing Seminar Site  Eagle Eye Golf Club 15500 Chandler Rd Bath, MI 48808 517- 641-4570 Facility Website Map Link to Eagle Eye GC Area Hotels for Events at Eagle Eye Golf Club  Baymont Inn & Suites formerly American Inn & Suites 11055 Aaron Drive Dewitt, MI 48820 .1-517-374-0000 I-69 at Bus. 27 Exit Hotel Website  Sleep Inn of DeWitt 1101 Commerce Park Dr DeWitt, MI 48820 517-669-8823 I-69 at Bus. 27 Exit Hotel Website  Courtyard by Marriott 2710 Lake Lansing Road Lansing, MI 48912 866-526-2893 I-127 at Lake Lansing Rd Exit Hotel Website  Hampton Inn & Suites 2500 Coolidge Road East Lansing, MI 48823 517-324-2072 I-127 at Lake Lansing Rd Exit Hotel Website  Hyatt Place Hotel 2401 Showtime Dr Lansing, MI 48912 855-453-7917 I-127 at Lake Lansing Rd Exit Hotel Website  Holiday Inn Express 2924 West Road East Lansing, MI 48823 1-888-465-4329 I-127 at Lake Lansing Rd Exit Hotel Website  Fairfield Inn & Suites 3320 Preeyde Blvd Lansing, MI 48912 374-6500 I-127 at Lake Lansing Rd Exit Hotel Website |
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2019 Live Seminar Calendar
MTAP is the Exclusive Sponsor for GEAR UP in Michigan . . .
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Individual Seminar Information
2019 GEAR UP 1040 Tax Seminar
8 CPEs in Tax Law Update on Day 1
6 CPEs in Federal Tax Education; 2 CPEs in Ethics on Day 2
TWO LOCATIONS:
November 11-12, 2019, Burton Manor, Livonia
November 20-21, 2019, Eagle Eye GC, Bath
This year's two-day seminar provides a comprehensive 1040 tax update on day one covering all tax changes, rulings, bulletins, and related guidance impacting the preparation of 2019 returns. Day two will go "in depth" on the tax issues impacting tax management and calculations that impact clients with multi-faceted business and individual issues that cross into 1040s.
The course also offers GEAR UP's FREE last minute tax update webinar scheduled in late December to address any late-breaking tax issues not covered at the seminar to insure you aren't blindsided in early January. And to insure you receive bonus coverage, we're offering a free 20 minute presentation on 1031 like-kind exchanges before the GEAR UP session begins on day 2, along with a briefing on Michigan's sweeping changes in no-fault auto insurance that will impact you and the clients you serve. And, as always, you can forward questions to the speakers for their input.
It's an information-packed two days with many opportunities to network with colleagues. Here's a sampling of the topics to be covered:
- Section 199A’s QBI deduction - final regulations, Revenue Procedure 2019-11 and the safe harbor provisions of Notice 2019-07 and planning considerations.
- Social Security and Medicare.
- Food and beverage deductions in the wake of the TCJA and Notice 2018-76.
- Non-employee compensation and new Form 1099-NEC (2020).
- The intersection of excess business losses, NOL’s and the QBI deduction.
- Tax challenges facing special industries including shared economy businesses and marijuana dispensaries.
- The unique tax incentives offered by Qualified Opportunity Funds.
- The recently passed bill – Taxpayer’s First Act.
- New luxury automobile depreciation amounts.
- Changes to Form 1040 and Schedules for 2019.
NEW IN 2019: Two rates are available for this seminar. The one day rate is for the first day 1040 tax update only. The two day rate includes the first day tax update and a second day in depth coverage of 1040 issues impacting tax reporting and management.
for Day 1 1040 Tax Update Only in LIVONIAfor Complete Two-Day 1040 Seminar in LIVONIAfor Day 1 1040 Tax Update Only in BATHfor Complete Two-Day 1040 Seminar in BATHThe GEAR UP 1040 Tax Seminar is the nation’s #1 tax seminar for accountants and tax professionals because it delivers the information you need to expertly service your clients in fast-paced, easy-to-follow presentations by speakers who do exactly what you do: prepare taxes. The two-day seminar is now broken down into two one day programs, with day one devoted to all tax changes and related issues that will impact the preparation of federal 1040 tax returns. Day two will cover all issues that relate to tax management and minimization strategies, including but not limited to Section 199A and QBI issues.
Complete list of topics to be published in late August, 2019.
SEMINAR FEES:
Day One Only:
MTAP Active Member $239 MTAP Associate Member $229
Additional Active Mbr Employee $256* Non-Member $339
Both Days:
MTAP Active Member $339 MTAP Associate Member $319
Additional Active Mbr Employee $346* Non-Member $439
* Must be an employee of a MTAP Active member. Fee includes MTAP Associate membership
valid through 9-30-2020.
Announcing Our New Venue for
the GEAR UP 1040 in Livonia
MTAP is proud to announce our new partnership with the Burton Manor on Schoolcraft Road in Livonia. The facility's new owners bring exciting energy and culinary options to an already-aesthetically pleasing venue.Burton Manor's location also makes it easier to access for Detroit city area practitioners, and the local hotels, eateries, and shopping areas make it a true destination locale.
We at MTAP are sure members and guests will enjoy the Burton Manor and we look forward to hosting our 2019 GEAR UP 1040 there!
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