COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension will be offering nine two-day workshops in November and December for tax practitioners on new information and changes related to preparing state and federal state returns.
The Income Tax Schools provide up to 16 hours of continuing education credits for accountants, enrolled agents, financial planners and attorneys. The workshops cost $270, which covers all educational materials, rental of facilities, instructor fees, two lunches and four refreshment breaks. Late registration is $295, the deadline of which depends upon the specific workshop date.
"The workshops are intended for persons with income tax experience who prepare and file tax returns for individuals, small businesses and farmers," said Warren Lee, director of OSU Extension's Ohio Income Tax Schools. "The instructors will focus on changes and problem areas related to preparation of federal and state returns."
Participants will receive copies of the 2007 National Income Tax Workbook and the RIA 2008 Federal Tax Handbook.
The workshop dates and locations are as follows:
• Nov. 14-15 -- Convocation Center, Ashland University, 820 Claremont Ave., Ashland; contact Dave Miller or Vickie Snyder, (740) 732-2381 or snyder.252@osu.edu. Late registration after Oct. 30.
• Nov. 15-16 -- Ole Zim's Wagonshed, 1375 St. Rte. 590, Gibonsburg; contact Don Breece or Barb Lee, (614) 292-6308 or lee.97@osu.edu. Late registration after Oct. 30.
• Nov. 19-20 -- University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center, 3110 Olentangy River Road, Columbus; contact Warren Lee or Barb Lee, (614) 292-6308 or lee.97@osu.edu. Late registration after Nov. 2.
• Nov. 27-28 -- Ohio University Campus Center, Zanesville Branch, 1425 Newark Road, Zanesville; contact Dave Miller or Vickie Snyder, (740) 732-2381 or snyder.252@osu.edu. Late registration after Nov. 9.
• Nov. 29-30 -- Lima Civic and Convention Center, 7 Towne Square, Lima; contact Don Breece or Barb Lee, (614) 292-6308 or lee.97@osu.edu. Late registration after Nov. 14.
• Dec. 4-5 -- Presidential Banquet Center, 4548 Presidential Way, Dayton; contact Don Breece or Barb Lee, (614) 292-6308 or lee.97@osu.edu. Late registration after Nov. 19.
• Dec. 4-5 -- Kent State University Center, Summit Street, Kent; contact Dave Miller or Vickie Snyder, (740) 732-2381 or snyder.252@osu.edu. Late registration after Nov. 19.
• Dec. 6-7 -- Ross County Service Center, 475 Western Ave., Ste. F, Chillicothe; contact Dave Mangione or Marianne Guthrie, (740) 702-3200 or guthrie.76@osu.edu. Late registration after Nov. 21.
• Dec. 11-12 -- Southern State Community College, South Campus, Appalachian Gateway Center, 12681 St. Rte. 62, Sardinia; contact Dave Miller or Vickie Snyder, (740) 732-2381 or snyder.252@osu.edu. Late registration after Nov. 19.
For more information on the Income Tax Schools or to register, log on to http://aede.osu.edu/programs/TaxSchool/, or contact Warren Lee at (614) 292-6308 or lee.69@osu.edu.
The Income Tax Schools are sponsored by OSU Extension in cooperation with the Internal Revenue Service, the Ohio Department of Taxation and the Land Grant University Tax Education Foundation.