
This program reviews the provisions of the new bill H.R. 5863. This bill, signed in to law by President Biden on Dec. 12, 2024, extends the rules for the treatment of certain disaster-related personal casualty losses and provides tax relief for losses due to a federally declared disaster as a result of any forest or range wildfire and the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment on February 3, 2023. It also details exclusion from income payments related to these disasters and extends the statute for claiming refunds related to disasters specified in the bill to one year from date of signing.
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*Self-Study recording not available for NASBA CPE credit.
IRS Course #7Q3WU-T-00707-25

Jane Ryder, EA, CPA is a national speaker on many accounting, tax, and business compliance topics. She runs her CPA firm, Brass Tax Ryder Professional Group, Inc.in San Diego, California. Brass Tax (not affiliated with Brass Tax Presentations) has been providing tax and accounting services since 1980.Brass Tax is a business centric practice, preparing and consulting on the preparation of Corporations, S corporations, LLCs, Partnerships, and Trusts. She also specializes in IRS and state agencies collections, audit appeals, offers in compromise, and other compliance related matters.
1 IRS CE/1 NASBA CPE*
This program reviews the provisions of the new bill H.R. 5863. This bill, signed in to law by President Biden on Dec. 12, 2024, extends the rules for the treatment of certain disaster-related personal casualty losses and provides tax relief for losses due to a federally declared disaster as a result of any forest or range wildfire and the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment on February 3, 2023. It also details exclusion from income payments related to these disasters and extends the statute for claiming refunds related to disasters specified in the bill to one year from date of signing.
2 IRS CE/2 CTEC CE/2 NASBA CPE*
When disaster strikes, tax professionals are often the first line of defense in helping clients navigate complex recovery rules. This timely webinar explores the significant legislative changes brought by the 2024 Federal Disaster Relief Act and the 2025 OBBB extension, equipping tax practitioners with the tools needed to apply the latest federal tax relief provisions to individual and business clients impacted by federally declared disasters. Led by Jane Ryder, EA, CPA, this program demystifies qualified disaster loss rules, nonrefundable and excludable payments, casualty loss deductions, expanded filing deadlines, and the distinctions between state and federal disaster declarations. This webinar discusses how to recognize eligible events, document client losses, and apply the correct tax treatment—whether the disaster occurred in 2020 or 2025. Whether your clients suffered wildfire damage, flood losses, or derailment-related hardship, this course provides up-to-date, IRS-aligned guidance for accurate and beneficial tax relief claims.
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.