About the Author
Danny C. Santucci earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California at Irvine in 1969. He received his Juris Doctorate from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley in 1972, at which time he began practice as a tax attorney in Southern California. His legal career was initiated with the business and litigation firm of Edwards, Edwards and Ashton. Later he joined the Century City entertainment firm of Bushkin, Gaims, Gaines & Jonas working for many well known celebrities. In 1980, Danny established the law firm of Santucci, Potter and Leanders, in Irvine, California. With increasing lecture and writing commitments, Danny went into sole practice in 1995. His practice emphasizes business taxation, real estate law and estate planning.
Danny has been an officer and active member in various organizations including the Glendale Bar Association, Century City Bar Association, Orange County and Los Angeles County Bar Associations, California State Bar Association, Toastmasters and Lions Club. He also avidly supports the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has been admitted to practice before all California and federal courts including the United States Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court.
Serving as a lecturer for the Continuing Education of the Bar of California, Golden Gate University, and numerous state C.P.A. societies, Danny teaches a variety of tax, business and real estate courses. Danny is in demand all across the country as a speaker for all levels of professional and civic organizations and numerous major seminar circuits. The author of 25 texts, Danny speaks to over 2,000 people per month and travels more than 150,000 miles annually. He is listed in "Who's Who in Creative Real Estate" and is admitted to the American Exchangor Hall of Fame.
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Format: Online pdf document. (Printed book available for addl. $15.00 plus s/h.)
Prerequisites: None
Level: Basic
CPE Credit: 3 Hrs. Taxation
Price without printed book: $45
Price with printed book: $60 plus s/h
Course expiration: You have one year from date of purchase to complete the course.
Course Description:
This mini-course examines key individual, business, retirement, and estate tax provisions recently enacted or indexed for inflation in an overview format that is easy to reference. The emphasis is on quick access to major tax changes having special meaning to the tax practitioner and return preparer. The course is a great resource and way for professionals and staff alike to easily get the “big chunks” and bring their professional knowledge up to speed.
Course Objectives:
After studying the materials, participants should be able to:
1. Discuss the various issues related to individual income taxes by listing the income tax rates for the various tax brackets, quoting the AMT phaseout limits and contribution limits to HSAs, and explaining the how the various individual income tax credits work, including education and energy credits.
2. Identify and discuss the key business tax issues, including bonus depreciation, expensing, the NOL carryback period, standard mileage rates, work opportunity credit, and recent changes affecting S corporations.
3. Differentiate between the various retirement plans, including contribution limits and phaseout limits, and review estate taxes by citing trust income tax rates and explaining how to calculate interest on estate tax installments.
This course is included in our Mega CPE Special