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Federal Tax Updates - Individuals Issues and Cases

Master the latest individual tax changes and critically analyze real-world case studies to effectively navigate complex tax scenarios and elevate your client advisory.

Created byAllison McLeod
BeginnerUpdated Oct 31, 2025
Federal Tax Updates - Individuals Issues and Cases

What You'll Learn

check_circleAnalyze critical federal tax updates for individuals.
check_circleEvaluate recent cases on self-employment business deductions.
check_circleIdentify compliance issues in substantiating expenses and income.
check_circleAssess penalties for underpayment and failure to file.
check_circleUnderstand rules for casualty, theft, and gambling losses.
check_circleReview legal expense deductibility and collection processes.

About This Course

Stay ahead in the dynamic world of taxation with "Federal Tax Updates - Individual Issues and Cases." This course offers an essential deep dive into the latest and most critical individual tax changes, court cases, and IRS rulings that impact tax professionals and their clients.

Led by an expert with extensive experience in the Big Four, corporate tax departments, and academia, this course provides practical insights through real-world examples and recent case law. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of complex topics, ensuring you can confidently advise clients and navigate compliance challenges.

Key learning outcomes include:

  • Understanding the latest updates regarding business deductions and substantiation requirements, illustrated by cases like Henry v. Commissioner and O'Toole v. Commissioner.
  • Insights into the "Cohen Rule" and its application in cases of inadequate record-keeping, such as On Pac v. Commissioner.
  • Detailed analysis of passive activity losses, material participation for real estate professionals (e.g., Gaussian v. Commissioner, Warren v. Commissioner), and the implications of self-employed income.
  • Clarification on the taxability of legal judgments and settlements, including exclusions for physical injuries and the impact of legal fees on business income, as seen in Chopra v. Commissioner and Zajac v. Commissioner.
  • In-depth review of Net Operating Losses (NOLs), including carryback/carryforward rules, substantiation challenges (Mosley v. Commissioner), and unique scenarios like the "jail food" case (Franklin v. Commissioner).
  • Updates on gambling losses, theft losses, and other Schedule C deductions, incorporating recent legislative changes and court decisions.
  • Navigating IRS collections, offers in compromise, and the statute of limitations for collections, with examples of challenging IRS discretion (e.g., the repetitive filer in Bibeaux v. Commissioner).
  • Exploration of unique tax situations, including tax implications for Native Americans and the deductibility of legal expenses.

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to effectively address the evolving landscape of individual federal taxation, minimize risks, and optimize client outcomes.

Your Instructor

Allison McLeod
Allison McLeod
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Allison M. (Yee) McLeod, LL.M., JD, CPA, is currently a Senior Lecturer at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. She received Bachelor of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees from Baylor University, and a Master of Legal Letters (LL.M.) degree specializing in Taxation from the Southern Methodist University School of Law. Professor McLeod has also studied British and Art History at the University of Sussex, England. Prior to joining the UNT faculty in 2010, Professor McLeod held the position of Director of Tax Planning and IRS Audits for Lehigh Hanson North America, a major manufacturer of cement, aggregates and other building materials. Her practice included both federal and international tax planning. Professor McLeod also spent thirteen years specializing in Tax Planning with the JCPenney Corporation, Inc., and two years with Deloitte & Touche in Dallas. Professor McLeod has taught at the university level graduate classes on Ethics, Tax Research, Multi-jurisdictional Taxation, Individual Taxation and Corporate Income Tax in the past and currently teaches Financial Accounting and Ethics. She has also taught at the UNT College of Law as adjunct faculty. Since 2011, Professor McLeod has been honored to present live and on-line ethics CPE classes to CPAs across the nation. She also serves as an expert witness in accounting malpractice cases and maintains a small private practice serving individuals and small businesses. Professor McLeod has also taught at the University of North Texas College of Law as adjunct faculty. She has served on the Professional Ethics Committee of the Texas Society of CPAs and the AICPA CPA Exam REG Subcommittee. Professor McLeod is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas since 1992 and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1993.

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