Course/Product Description Title: Certified Tax Specialist™ (CTS™) Description: The Certified Tax Specialist™ (CTS™) program is the first of its kind—designed to give the financial advisor the knowledge necessary to provide ways to reduce taxable income. The subject of taxes is commonly viewed as boring and futile. By using real world examples, the CTS™ student is able to quickly understand important concepts and strategies that will serve him or her for life. Written content for the program is only a couple of hundred pages in length, but everything you need is included. Partnership and corporate taxation are intentionally left out in order to streamline course content and increase retention. The first lesson explains the thinking behind our tax system in order to provide the student with a broader perspective. Next are a series of basic formulas and computations so that the advisor has the necessary grounding to go from the general to the specific. Next, the program covers the specifics of income taxes, credits, deductions, and exemptions. As a CTS™ student you will see the logic behind these write-offs and be better able to gauge what is best for your clients and investors. There are a number of ways to decrease taxable income and reduce tax liability for your clients. The CTS™ program will show you a process that is both entertaining and informative. Program Format The CTS™ course, exams, and case study highlight what the practitioner faces daily. Whether you are an accountant, advisor, banker, broker, money manager, or planner, you will reap immediate rewards in return for your commitment of time and study. Because the teaching materials are designed to also be used in your daily practice, each program is updated throughout the year. Core Structure The CTS™ program consists of six modules Each module takes 23 hours or less to complete Materials include all study and exam preparation There are three non-cumulative exams and one case study Examination Each exam is based on two modules Each exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions More than one exam can be taken at a time Case Study A written case study is required The case study is based on a one-page fact pattern provided by IBF The case study answer must be two to five pages Curriculum Module I – The Individual Tax Return, Gross Income, and Exclusions Module II – Business Expenses, Retirement Plans, Self-Employed and Employee Expenses Module III – Itemized Deductions, Incentives, Credits, and Special Taxes Module IV – Accounting Periods and Depreciation Methods Module V – Capital Gains and Losses Module VI – Estimated Payments, Payroll Taxes, Administration, and Tax Planning Course Materials Tuition includes all materials, exam preparation, online practice exams standard shipping, all applicable taxes and the final exams. Textbooks will be shipped to you within 5-7 business days of your paid registration. Continuing Education This program is approved for continuing education (CE) credit to meet a candidate's professional development requirements. Approvals are subject to change, and the student is responsible for confirming the credits approved for a given state or organization. Qualifying to Obtain the Certified Tax Specialist™ (CTS™) designation To view the requirements for the CTS™, please click here. Licenses / Designations / Educational Credits: CFP All US States: 45 CPA All US States: 60 PACE All US States: 45 NAPFA All US States: 60 Life/Health Connecticut: 24 Massachusetts: 10 Utah: 12 About The Provider: This course is developed and fulfilled by The Institute of Business & Finance (IBF). After more than 20 years of experience helping more than 15,000 finance professionals earn designations, IBF has developed effective course materials to help you apply core concepts of estate planning to real-life situations. When you earn an IBF designation, you will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge that can be conveyed to your clients, boosting your credibility and professionalism. As a student, you will have the flexibility to study whenever you like. The expert faculty and staff at IBF are ready to help you earn your certification today. Returns Policy You have a right to withdraw from a course and obtain a refund of your fees paid within 12 months of enrollment. All returns will be subject to a $200 non-refundable processing fee and $35 shipping/handling fee. If no exams have been taken within the course at the time of cancellation, no other fees will apply. If one exam has been completed, a 50% penalty will apply. No refunds will be allowed once 2 or more exams have been completed. Price: $1,165.00 Applicable Discounts: Required Volume    Discount Discounted Price Qty: 5 - Qty: 9 $50.00 $1,115.00 per unit Qty: 10 $100.00 $1,065.00 per unit More Info: Contact Us For More Information To order this product by check/invoice or credit card, enter desired quantity here >>> Qty:

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