

Michael is the owner of MIRANDA CPA & Consulting LLC located inSioux Falls, South Dakota. He has over 48 years of professionalexperience including tax consulting, estate planning and employeebenefits. His consulting practice includes niche areas and clientrepresentation before governmental agencies. He maintains an activespeaking schedule on tax law, estate and employee benefit planning. Heis a member of the Board of Directors for National Advisor TrustCompanies of Kansas and South Dakota. His professional designationsinclude CPA, QKA and NQPA (Employee Benefits) and AEP (EstatePlanning). His professional affiliations include the AICPA, SDCPASociety, ASPPA, NAEA, NATP and NAEPC.Prior to May 2017 Michael was a senior manager-shareholder with aregional CPA firm located in Northwestern Iowa for 27 years. Prior tothis experience, he was a Tax Specialist with a Big 8 accounting firm intheir South Bend and Minneapolis offices, providing tax and estateplanning for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. Michaelresides in Sioux Falls, SD with his wife Jeanette.
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In this comprehensive series, we will delve into the intricacies of IRS Representation procedures, providing actionable insights and strategies to help you confidently represent your clients. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, this series will provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to handle IRS collection cases, exams and appeals with proficiency and professionalism.
20 IRS/NASBA CPE credits
Tax Practice Pro’s 2024 Trusts & Estates Webinar Series offers on-demand, IRS/NASBA CE-approved training for tax professionals, covering estate and trust taxation, gift and portability planning, special needs strategies, Form 1041 and 706 line-by-line guidance, and practical trust case studies to enhance client outcomes.
1 IRS CE/CTEC/NASBA CPE
Presented By: Ruben Valdes, EA Jason Daughtry, EA Michael Shakarchi, EA Michael Wallace, EA John Sheeley, EA
3 Free NY & NJ CLE, CPE and IRS CE/NASBA CPE Credits
Stay current on Employee Retention Credit updates, settlement and voluntary disclosure programs, and criminal tax case studies, while exploring pro bono opportunities with NYCLA, ABA Tax Court, and low-income tax clinics.
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EMPLOYMENT TAX CONTROVERSIES – PART I EMPLOYMENT TAX CONTROVERSIES – PART II
2 IRS CE/2 CTEC/2 NASBA CPE
Learn how to correct common IRA errors, including overcontributions, missed RMDs, early distributions, rollovers, and prohibited transactions, while navigating SECURE 2.0 updates to minimize or avoid excise taxes.
2 IRS/2 CTEC/NASBA CPE Available
This three-part Research Methodologies course teaches tax professionals to become research-literate, with hands-on exercises and expert guidance on using AI for tax work, review, and cybersecurity best practices.
2 IRS Ethics CE
This comprehensive course equips tax professionals to master IRC §6695(g) due diligence requirements, avoid IRS penalties, and confidently handle EITC, CTC, AOTC, and HOH claims with practical tools, case studies, and compliance strategies.
2 IRS CE/2 CTEC/2 NASBA CPE
This webinar teaches tax professionals how to accurately report and record C Corporation sales or dissolutions, navigate compliance risks, plan tax-efficient distributions, and prepare complete final returns and balance sheets for shareholders.
2 IRS CE/2 CTEC/2 NASBA CPE
This program guides tax professionals through accurate and compliant preparation of Form 1120 for C corporations, covering TCJA rules, OBBBA updates, Schedules M-1 and M-2, and common high-risk tax issues like shareholder contributions, inventory, and retained earnings.
2 IRS CE/2 NASBA CPE*
This webinar equips tax professionals to navigate complex IRS rules for foreign trusts and gifts, covering Form 3520/3520-A compliance, trust classification, reporting thresholds, tax implications, and penalties to ensure accurate international tax reporting.