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Taxation of Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) (Z2-607)

100 Minutes
On demand - Video

On Demand - Video

2 CPE Credits in TX

OVERVIEW

Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs), unique, identifiable digital assets based on blockchain technologies, have become a fast-growing industry. This course will provide a background on how NFTs came into the mainstream marketplace. These materials will assist the practitioner to understand the tax implications of the creation, purchase and sale of these assets.

BENEFITS

  • Be able to define NFTs and describe how they are created.
  • Develop a working knowledge of how NFTs are recorded and transferred.
  • Determine what type of transaction involving an NFT creates a taxable event.
  • Be able to identify how NFTs are classified.
  • Discuss the current legislative environment and actions taken to regulate NFTs.
  • Become knowledgeable of current enforcement actions employed by the IRS.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • NFT basics
  • Classification of NFTs
  • Current Legislative and Policy Environment
  • Tax implications of creation, sales and exchanges of NFTs.

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

None

INSTRUCTOR

Allison McLeod

Allison M. McLeod, CPA, LL.M., J.D.

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 teaches at the university level graduate classes on Ethics, Tax Research and Corporate Income Tax. She also lectures in Financial Accounting and Individual Taxation on an undergraduate level. She has taught at the UNT College of Law as adjunct faculty and works part-time at the law firm of Grable Martin Fulton, PLLC. 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 is currently serving on the Professional Ethics Committee of the Texas Society of CPAs.

Professor McLeod is licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas since 1992 and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1993.

PRICING

$58.00 - Member

$78.00 - Nonmember

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