Statewide 58th annual Federal Income Tax Institute starts Oct. 30

            For 58 years, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has partnered with the Internal Revenue Service and the Nebraska Department of Revenue to bring training to tax preparers and professionals across Nebraska through the Annual Federal and State Income Tax Institute. More than 1,000 tax practitioners participate on an annual basis as the institute travels to Lincoln, Scottsbluff, North Platte, Kearney, Grand Island, Norfolk and Omaha to continue this education.

            Presenters at the 2013 institute include enrolled agents Frank Gaines and Gary Bredensteiners as well as IRS senior stakeholder liaison Theresa McGill. Training topics include new federal tax laws, ethics and important income tax laws.

            "This year's presenters provide several years of experience, in-depth knowledge and presentation styles that make complex tax issues easier to understand," program coordinator Virginia Uzendoski said. "Once again, this year's attendees will leave feeling comfortable and confident in their knowledge for the 2013 tax season."

            The Institute provides CPAs, enrolled agents, attorneys, certified financial planners, public accountants, tax preparers, paralegals, bookkeepers and banking, insurance and real-estate professionals with training to remain current on tax rules and regulations while earning continuing education credits, including two hours of ethics credit. The Institute is accredited as IRS Continuing Education Provider (#NQ6J1) and the trainings are recognized for PTINs and RTRPs.

            Locations and dates:

• Lincoln: Oct. 30-31 and Dec. 3-4
• Scottsbluff: Nov. 5-6
• North Platte: Nov. 8-9
• Kearney: Nov. 12-13
• Grand Island Nov. 15-16
• Norfolk: Nov. 19-20
• Omaha: Nov. 26-27

            To register or for more information, go to http://taxinstitute.unl.edu, call 402-472-9334 or send email. The early registration fee of $275 is due by Oct. 9. Following that date, the registration fee is $295. This fee includes all course materials and presentations.

            The UNL Tax Institute provides quality education and continuing education credits/certification for tax professionals, impacting the economic environment of the state of Nebraska by ensuring educational opportunities for tax professionals are accessible throughout the state.

            The Institute meets the requirements of 31 Code of Federal Regulations, section 10.6(g), covering maintenance of attendance records, retention of program outlines, qualifications of instructors, and length of class hours. This agreement does not constitute an endorsement by the Return Preparer Office as to the quality of the program or its contribution to the professional competence of the enrolled individual. IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider No. NQ6J1.