Description
Course Overview
Federal tax law changes can significantly affect return preparation, tax planning, and compliance for individuals and businesses. This 2026 Federal Tax Update examines important legislative and regulatory developments, including new and modified individual deductions, investment and retirement provisions, depreciation rules, business tax incentives, casualty loss provisions, and state and local tax (SALT) considerations. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how these developments affect federal tax reporting and identify planning opportunities relevant to their clients.
Explore additional federal tax topics in our self-study CPE course catalog.
What You'll Learn
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Identify key federal tax law changes affecting individuals and businesses for 2026.
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Recognize new and modified deductions involving tips, overtime, educators, passenger vehicle interest, and other individual tax provisions.
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Assess changes affecting business and investment taxation, including qualified small business stock, Qualified Opportunity Funds, bonus depreciation, and qualified production property.
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Evaluate the impact of other significant tax developments, including retirement provisions, casualty losses, SALT limitations, and related planning opportunities.
Who This Course Is For
Tax professionals who prepare federal income tax returns or advise individuals and businesses on 2026 tax law changes, compliance requirements, and tax planning opportunities.
| NASBA |
Field of Study: Taxes CPE Credit: 3.0 hours Delivery Method: QAS Self Study |
| IRS |
Field of Study: Federal Tax Law Update CE Credit: 3.0 hours IRS Program Number: VP8T3-U-00564-26-S |
| CTEC | Field of Study: Federal Update CE Credit: 3.0 hours CTEC Course Number: 1044-CE-05393 |
| Publication Date: | 4/6/2026 |
| Instructional Delivery Method: | QAS Self-Study |
| Level: | Intermediate |
| Prerequisites: | General knowledge of federal taxation and related tax concepts |
| Advanced Preparation: | No Advanced Preparation Required |
| Author: | Lee Reams, Sr., BSME, EA |
What our students have to say:
"Very Good Updated Excellent Learning Modules" – Carlos E. Aleman
"Outstanding Federal Tax Update!" – Dale Machalleck
"A lot of good material in this class. I really enjoyed it!" – Peter Kacensky
Course Material: A copy of the course material is available for download under the Additional References tab.
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