Registration for the annual Farm and Business Tax Institute is now open.

Designed to provide an educational experience for those preparing tax returns and seeking to learn about federal and state tax laws, the Oklahoma State University Extension Tax School offers the required hours for continued certification.

Sessions will be hosted in person and via Zoom. In-person sessions take place Nov. 12-13 in Edmond and Dec. 1-2 in Catoosa. Online webinars occur Nov. 17-20 and Dec. 8-11.

The classes provide up to 16 credit hours for certified public accountants, with each session covering different topics.

“The program provides continuing professional education as well as the opportunity to interact with instructors, Oklahoma Tax Commission representatives and IRS representatives through both the in-person and online instruction options,” said JC Hobbs, Extension specialist for ag tax and farm management.

Session topics will include:

• Ethics
• Gift tax
• Business entities issues
• New and expiring legislation
• Individual tax issues
• Capital gains and losses
• IRS issues
• Retirement tax issues
• Business tax issues
• Agricultural and natural resource tax issues
• Oklahoma law update

“Attendees will enhance their knowledge of tax law, including recently passed legislation, as well as clarifying issues involving income tax preparation and filing,” Hobbs said. “The educational materials cover individual income tax items, business tax issues for farm and non-farm businesses, as well as items to help with your tax practice.”

OSU Tax School offers opportunities for those seeking certification renewal through several unique sessions. For more information and to learn more about registration, visit OSU Tax School.

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Story By: Taylor Yount | taylor.yount@okstate.edu