Gift taxation is a critical component of estate planning, and Form 709 serves as the key reporting tool. This course provides a comprehensive line-by-line guide to preparing Form 709, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Participants will learn how to determine taxable gifts, apply exclusions, and utilize available deductions. Special attention will be given to valuation techniques, gift-splitting, and generation-skipping transfer tax (GSTT) considerations. Additionally, this course will examine any new legislative changes from the current administration and how they may impact gift tax planning and reporting.
*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
DESIGNED FOR
Anyone who performs audits
BENEFITS
- Describe the importance of maintaining professional skepticism
- Explain critical elements of high-quality audit documentation
- List the characteristics of a proper risk assessment process linked to the detailed audit plan
- Describe how to satisfy the minimum requirements for evaluating the design and implementation of internal controls relevant to the audit
HIGHLIGHTS
- Professional skepticism – Creating a mindset for finding fraud and error
- Audit documentation basics – Creating workpapers that pass review
- The audit risk model – Understanding the foundational principles
- Internal control fundamentals - Satisfying the requirements for evaluating the design and implementation of internal control over financial reporting
PREREQUISITES
None
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None