The massive new Pension Protection Act of 2006 represents the most important change for pensions in more than 30 years. In addition to setting forth new rules for defined benefit plans, the Act also addresses retirement savings held in IRAs, 401(k) and other defined contribution plans. These provisions affect tens of million more taxpayers than do the new pension rules.

In this hot topic seminar, nationally-recognized retirement planning experts, Robert S. Keebler, CPA, MST and Barry Picker, CPA/PFS, CFP, will lead a practical discussion on the new and enhanced retirement-savings incentives in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 and other recent developments, and they will discuss new IRA and qualified plan distribution strategies and considerations in light of these changes.

There are people in this world who like doing taxes. For some, it is the only accounting related work they do enjoy. It may be hard for those who dislike tax work to believe, but it's true. These dedicated individuals are known as Enrolled Agents. They have earned the privilege of practicing before the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) without any limitations on the type of taxpayer they can represent, the types of tax matters they can handle or which IRS offices they can practice before.

Recently, the Enrolled Agent program has been undergoing some changes. These changes have helped ensure the exam covers practical material, as well as being more convenient and efficient for both candidates and the IRS. Read more about these changes and how they impact Enrolled Agents, the IRS, taxpayers and the accounting professional community in "Enrolled Agents Entering the 21st Century".

This article includes audio commentary by Judith Akin and Robert Kerr of the NAEA, as well as comments from IRS spokesperson Stan Oshinsky and links to additional information regarding Enrolled Agents.

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