
This program instructs tax practitioners in how to identify and address ethical issues that arise when representing small business clients. Using a fictional case study based on the Bailey Building & Loan from It's a Wonderful Life, participants examine conflicts of interest, due diligence obligations, and standards for preparing and signing tax returns under Circular 230.
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*Self-Study recording not available for NASBA CPE credit.
IRS Program #: 7Q3WU-E-00880-26CTEC Course #: 6248-CE-00228

John began his tax career in 1987 and passed the IRS Special Enrollment Exam in 1995. A National Tax Practice Institute fellow and SUNY Oswego graduate, he specializes in taxation for non-resident aliens, U.S. citizens living abroad, S corps, legal marijuana businesses, and cryptocurrency.
John is passionate about giving back to the profession. Every year on Giving Tuesday, Tax Practice Pro offers a free ethics webinar, and its weekly Tax Update webinars keep tax professionals informed on the latest developments. These programs combine practical guidance, strategies, and insights to help practitioners work smarter, faster, and with confidence.
Whether you’re just starting your career or expanding an established practice, Tax Practice Pro and John Sheeley, EA provide the education, coaching, and community support tax professionals need to succeed.
3 Free NY & NJ CLE, CPE and IRS CE/NASBA CPE Credits
This webinar is available online only. 3 Free Ethics Credits
3 Free NY & NJ CLE, CPE and IRS CE/NASBA CPE Credits
This webinar is available for Virtual (Online) or LIVE In-Person attendance. The LIVE class will be held at: Bergen Community College in the Ciarco Learning Center 355 Mian Street, Room 102/103 Hackensack, NJ Tax Professionals that attend are encouraged to accept a pro bono tax controversy case assignment from NYCLA, an ABA-sponsored Tax Court Pro program or a NY or NJ low-income Tax Clinic.
2 IRS CE/CTEC/NASBA CPE
This program instructs tax practitioners in how to identify and address ethical issues that arise when representing small business clients. Using a fictional case study based on the Bailey Building & Loan from It's a Wonderful Life, participants examine conflicts of interest, due diligence obligations, and standards for preparing and signing tax returns under Circular 230.
3 Free NY & NJ CLE, CPE and IRS CE/NASBA CPE Credits
An overview of the tax consequences of choosing a business entity—explaining how structures like sole proprietorships, LLCs, S corporations, and C corporations impact liability, taxation, and long-term financial strategy.
2 IRS CE/2 CTEC/2 NASBA CPE
An overview of Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) rules, highlighting federal capital gains exclusions, eligibility requirements, and key updates under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill.
An overview of California’s SB 711 Conformity Expansion, explaining how the law aligns state tax provisions with federal changes and what it means for businesses and taxpayers.
2 IRS CE/2 CTEC/2 NASBA CPE
An overview of the 2025 updates to R&D tax credits, covering new IRS forms, revised compliance requirements, and emerging risks businesses need to understand before claiming the credit.
2 IRS CE Ethics/2 CTEC Ethics/2 NASBA CPE Ethics**
Join John Sheeley, EA and Tax Practice Pro for our annual FREE ethics program — a tradition designed to give back to the tax community every Giving Tuesday. This year’s program takes a fun, insightful journey through the ethical challenges of using artificial intelligence in modern tax practice, inspired by the classic “Bill & Ted” films.
No IRS or CTEC Credit. Only NASBA CPE (2)
A breakdown of the OBBBA workflow overhaul, explaining new pay stub requirements, updated tip and overtime tracking rules, and key changes to tax organizers and compliance processes.
NASBA CPE Field of Study: Business Management & Organization NO IRS/NO CTEC
An analysis of whether the solopreneur model remains viable for solo tax professionals, exploring entity structure, self-employment tax exposure, liability considerations, scalability, and long-term tax planning strategy.
1 IRS/1 CTEC/1 NASBA CPE
A practical overview of using AI for tax research, including benefits, limitations, compliance risks, and best practices for accuracy, documentation, and professional responsibility.
2 IRS CE/2 CTEC/2 NASBA CPE
A guide to strengthening your office security through strategic updates to your Written Information Security Plan (WISP), including risk assessments, data safeguards, employee training, and compliance best practices.