Fall Tax School

Lead with confidence. Stay ahead of change. Earn essential CPE.

We’re excited to announce that Fall Tax School 2025 registration is open!

Reserve your spot today!

At Fall Tax School, you’ll expand your expertise and earn a whopping 16 CPE credits, plus you’ll get free access to the Agricultural Issues webinar in December for an additional 2 CPE credits.

Scroll down to learn more about Fall Tax School 2025 and
explore the exciting line-up of topics our instructors will team teach live!.

The University of Illinois Tax School has provided high-quality continuing education to tax professionals
for 85 years. More than 4,500 CPAs, EAs, and tax preparers nationwide attend Fall Tax School annually.

Join us this year at 2025 Fall Tax School to secure the knowledge, strategies,
and federal CPE you need to thrive, no matter what’s on the horizon.

In-Person Fall Tax School

Connect with other tax professionals and break away from the office by attending one of the in-person Fall Tax School locations.

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Online Fall Tax School

With a variety of half- and full-day options, you can maximize the flexibility of online learning from your home or office.

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What’s Included with 2-Day Fall Tax School Registration?

Whether you choose to attend in-person or online, you can count on getting the most up-to-date information you need to be ready to serve your clients.

Other details that remain the same regardless of which 2-Day Fall Tax School delivery method you choose:

Earn 16 CPE credits at 2-day Fall Tax School, including 2 Regulatory Ethics credits and 3 Federal Tax Law Update credits
CPE certificates will be sent via email before the end of the year
Filings available: IRS, CFP, IL MCLE, IL Insurance
Complimentary Federal Tax Workbook will be shipped to your home or office + digital copy available in your Tax School account
Access to seminar recordings
FREE access to the Agricultural Issues webinar for additional 2 CPE credit(s)

Timely Content to Equip You for Tax Season

Foresight and adaptability are your greatest assets in a rapidly changing tax landscape. Join us at 2025 Fall Tax School to secure the knowledge, strategies, and federal CPE you need to thrive, no matter what the future holds.

New Developments

One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Social Security Fairness Act
Form 1099-DA
Disaster relief
IRS Notice 2025-23
New legislation
ERC FAQs

Individual Taxpayer Issues

Schedule A items
Tax implications of long-term care
Theft losses related to Internet scams
Retirees

Ethics and Due Diligence

Review and examples of various aspects of Circular 230

Retirement Plans for Small Businesses

Owner-only businesses
Businesses with employees
QBID
Tax credits and incentives

IRS Update

Business tax accounts
Installment agreements
Communication with IRS
Alternative dispute resolution

S Corporation Formation and Basics

Corporation requirements
Ownership of subsidiaries
Elections
Shareholder basis
Advantages/disadvantages of S corp

Rental Real Estate Activity Issues

Residential real estate rentals
Tangible property regulations
SE tax on rental income
At-risk rules
PAL limits
Reporting real estate rental activities

Related-Party Issues

Limits on losses and deductions
Transactions between related persons and partnerships
IRC §179 and bonus depreciation
Gain from the sale or exchange of depreciable property
Like-kind exchanges
Installment sales

Various Specialized Trusts

Revocable trusts
Irrevocable trusts

Schedule E

Rental real estate and royalties
Loss limitations
Qualified joint venture
Schedule E vs. Schedule C
Income or loss from partnerships and S corporations

Agricultural Issues and Rural Investments

FSA planning and Farm Bill update
Involuntary conversions
Open transaction doctrine
REAP grants
Qualified conservation charitable contributions
Corporate-provided meals and lodging update

Rulings and Cases

Significant rulings and cases from August 2024 and beyond

Disclaimer: These topics are subject to change. Please stay tuned