CLE on Federal Gift Tax

The National Business Institute is sponsoring a 90-minute national teleconference entitled Estate Planning: Federal Gift Tax in a Nutshell on August 3, 2010.  The program description is below:

This dynamic course focuses on federal gift tax planning principles and procedures. Whether you’re just beginning your estate planning practice or are an experienced attorney, you’ll find value in breaking down complex concepts into simple components. Benefit from our faculty’s wealth of experience in tax reduction strategies – enroll today!

• Know who is responsible for paying the various types of tax on gifts.
• Review the process of reporting gift taxes to the IRS and completing Federal Forms 709.
• Steer clear of costly mistakes with knowledge of current and potential future tax traps in gifting.
• Reduce clients’ tax burdens with a firm understanding of gifting tax.
• Plan ahead before death for taxes after death and minimize the heirs’ tax burden.