{"product_id":"first-responder-disability-pension-exclusion-0-2-nano-cpe","title":"First Responder Disability Pension Exclusion - 0.2 CPE","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Powerful Exclusion — But Only When Every Requirement Is Met.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeginning with tax years after 2026, certain first responders may qualify to exclude eligible disability pension payments from federal gross income. However, the exclusion is not automatic and depends on strict rules involving job classification, service-connected disability status, retirement age, eligible plan type, and documentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course helps practitioners understand the eligibility framework before the rules take effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning Objective\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvaluate when disability pension payments qualify for exclusion and how retirement age, service-connected status, and documentation requirements affect eligibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis nano-learning course reviews the rules, eligibility requirements, and planning considerations for the first responder disability pension exclusion under IRC §1309(c).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTax and accounting professionals advising law enforcement officers, firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and other clients receiving or expecting disability pension payments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Knowledge Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe first responder disability pension exclusion creates a significant planning opportunity, but eligibility depends on precise statutory requirements and proactive documentation. Advisors must verify qualifying service, eligible retirement plan status, retirement age, and service-connected disability records before applying the exclusion. Failure to prepare early can leave otherwise eligible clients with fully taxable pension income.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor \/ Instructor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-70f99e52-7fff-9203-17a1-dee270c09772\"\u003eLee T. Reams, Sr., BSME EA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLee T. Reams, Sr. is an Enrolled Agent with extensive experience in tax preparation, representation, and advanced tax planning. He is known for helping practitioners apply complex tax rules in real-world client situations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourse Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"416\" style=\"width: 117.857%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"148\" style=\"width: 26.3538%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"481\" style=\"width: 73.2852%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProgram Level\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBasic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField of Study\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTaxes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCredit Hours\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.2 CPE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDelivery Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNano Learning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPE Eligibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCPAs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor refund, complaint, or cancellation policies, contact our office at 1-800-384-1101.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis course qualifies for NASBA continuing professional education credit. CountingWorks, 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:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nasbaregistry.org\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewww.nasbaregistry.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrepare Now for a Future Exclusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStart \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Responder Disability Pension Exclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e and learn how to evaluate eligibility before the provision takes effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CountingWorks Learning Center","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52728408801569,"sku":"2974415-A","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/7377\/files\/FirstRespDisability881x728.jpg?v=1779231442","url":"https:\/\/www.taxcpe.com\/products\/first-responder-disability-pension-exclusion-0-2-nano-cpe","provider":"CountingWorks Learning Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}