The Preparation of Form 706 - Line-by-Line
Total Credits: 3 including 3 Taxes - Technical
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- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Tax | IRS Approved
- Speaker:
- Arthur Werner
- Course Levels:
- Basic
- Duration:
- 3 Hours
Description
Preparing Form 706 requires a detailed understanding of estate taxation, valuation rules, and compliance requirements. This course provides a step-by-step breakdown of Form 706, helping tax professionals accurately report estate taxes while ensuring compliance with IRS regulations. Participants will explore key components, including gross estate calculations, deductions, tax computation, and portability elections. With real-world examples and practical guidance, attendees will gain confidence in preparing Form 706, even in complex scenarios. This course will also cover any recent legislative changes introduced by the new administration and their impact on estate tax planning and compliance.
*Please Note: If you need credit reported to the IRS for this IRS approved program, please download the IRS CE request form on the Course Materials Tab and submit to kori.herrera@acpen.com
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Identify the key sections of Form 706 and their purpose.
- Accurately report estate assets and deductions.
- Analyze the impact of portability elections on estate tax.
- Determine tax liability and apply relevant tax credits.
- Evaluate the requirements for filing and payment deadlines.
- Discuss estate valuation techniques and compliance issues.
- Address common errors and audit triggers in estate tax returns.
- Understand how Form 706 interacts with other tax filings.
- Assess how new legislation affects estate tax reporting and compliance.
Major Subjects
- Overview of Form 706 and estate tax fundamentals
- Gross estate valuation and inclusion rules
- Deductions, credits, and tax computation
- Portability election and its implications
- Filing deadlines and procedural requirements
- Common issues and IRS audit triggers
- Legislative changes affecting estate taxation
Course Materials
| Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
| IRS Credit Request Form (267 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Speaker
Arthur Werner Related Seminars and Products
Werner-Rocca Seminars, Ltd.
Arthur Joseph Werner, JD, MS (Taxation), is the president and is a shareholder in the lecture firm of Werner-Rocca Seminars, Ltd. Mr. Werner’s lecture topic specialties include business, tax, financial and estate planning for high net worth individuals. In addition, Mr. Werner is an adjunct professor of taxation in the Master of Science in Taxation program at the Philadelphia University. Mr. Werner received his B.S. in Accounting and his M.S. in Taxation from Widener University. He holds a J.D. in Law from the Delaware Law School.
Mr. Werner lectures extensively in the areas of Estate Planning, Financial Planning, and Estate and Gift Taxation to Certified Public Accountants and Financial Planners, and has presented well in excess of 2500 eight-hour seminars over the past twenty-five years as well as numerous webinars and video presentations. Mr. Werner has been rated as having the highest speaker knowledge in his home state of Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, was awarded the AICPA Outstanding Discussion Leader Award in the State of Nevada, the Florida Institute of CPAs Outstanding Discussion Leader Award, and the South Carolina Association of CPAs Outstanding Discussion Leader Award.
Dates
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Thu, Jun 05, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Mon, Jun 23, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:00pm CDT
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Sat, Jul 05, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Sat, Jul 19, 2025 - 10:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Tue, Aug 05, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Sat, Aug 23, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:00pm CDT
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Fri, Sep 05, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Sat, Sep 20, 2025 - 10:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Thu, Oct 23, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:00pm CDT
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Wed, Nov 05, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:00pm CST
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Sat, Nov 15, 2025 - 10:00am to 01:00pm CST
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Fri, Dec 05, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:00pm CST
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Tue, Dec 23, 2025 - 12:00pm to 03:00pm CST
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Mon, Jan 05, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:00pm CST
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Sat, Jan 17, 2026 - 10:00am to 01:00pm CST
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Thu, Feb 05, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:00pm CST
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 - 12:00pm to 03:00pm CST
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Thu, Mar 05, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:00pm CST
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Sat, Mar 21, 2026 - 10:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Thu, Apr 23, 2026 - 12:00pm to 03:00pm CDT
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Tue, May 05, 2026 - 09:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Sat, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 01:00pm CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites NoneAdvanced Preparation None
Designed For CPAs, EAs, and tax professionals
Original Recording Date 06/01/25
Course Developer Werner-Rocca Seminars
Date Added to Catalog 05/01/25
Yellow Book
No
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
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