Día 3 – Miércoles 16 de Septiembre
| 11:00am | Prediction Markets & Taxes: How the IRS taxes your Kalshi & Polymarket Winnings |
| In this class we break down how prediction market income is classified — gambling, commodity contract, or capital gain — and what that means for your wallet. Learn how to report your winnings correctly, whether your platform issues a 1099 or not, navigate the crypto tax layer unique to Polymarket, and find out if professional gambler status could work in your favor. Whether you’re a casual trader or a serious market participant, this guide gives you the tools to stay compliant and minimize your tax burden legally. You’ll walk away knowing: How the IRS classifies prediction market income The right forms to file for Kalshi vs. Polymarket Why standard deduction filers face a hidden tax trap What records to keep to survive an audit Read More… | |
| Speaker | Jessica Velazquez, CPA |
| 12:00pm | Taxes para Contratistas: Construction Business Tax Deductions |
| En esta clase aprenderás cómo funciona el sistema de impuestos para contratistas en Estados Unidos y cómo aplicar estrategias clave para reducir tu carga fiscal de forma legal. Cubrimos los impuestos principales —income tax, self-employment tax y pagos estimados trimestrales— así como las deducciones más importantes que pueden ahorrarte miles de dólares al año. También exploramos herramientas avanzadas como Section 179, depreciación acelerada, deducción QBI del 20% y la estrategia de S-Corporation, utilizadas por contratistas para optimizar impuestos y aumentar su rentabilidad. Ideal para contratistas, dueños de negocios de construcción y tax pros que buscan pasar de simplemente cumplir con el IRS a planificar estratégicamente y maximizar ganancias en 2026. Read More… | |
| Speakers | Gladiola Unzueta |
| 2:00pm | Best Practices for Responding to IRS Collection Notices |
| Master how to respond strategically to IRS collection notices before they escalate into liens, levies, or asset seizures. In this practical session, you’ll learn how to interpret common IRS notices, verify tax liabilities, and evaluate resolution options such as installment agreements, Offer in Compromise, and Currently Not Collectible status. Designed for small business owners, real estate investors, and tax professionals, this class focuses on protecting cash flow, preserving assets, and navigating IRS enforcement with confidence and precision. Read More… | |
| Speaker | Jesús Abikarram, EA |
| 3:00pm | Tax the Rich? New Laws Being Proposed by Federal and State Regulators |
| High-income taxpayers, investors, and business owners are facing increasing scrutiny as lawmakers at both the federal and state levels propose new tax policies aimed at wealth, capital gains, estates, and large business entities. But what do these proposals actually mean—and who could be affected? In this session, we’ll break down the latest tax legislation and policy proposals being discussed in Congress and state legislatures across the country. Topics may include proposed changes to capital gains taxation, wealth taxes, estate and gift tax rules, pass-through entities, carried interest, and state-level surtaxes targeting high-income earners. Read More… | |
| Speaker | Nadia Rodriguez, CPA |
| 4:00pm | Form 4547: Trump Accounts: Investment Accounts for Children |
| | Español Este curso desglosa el Formulario 4547 y explica la realidad detrás de las “Trump Accounts” para niños, ayudando tanto a las familias como a los profesionales de impuestos a comprender cómo funcionan realmente las cuentas de inversión para menores de edad. Aprenderás los conceptos básicos de las cuentas custodiales, los planes 529 y las Roth IRA, así como reglas fiscales clave como el Impuesto Kiddie (Kiddie Tax). Diseñado para las familias latinas y los profesionales que las atienden, esta sesión se enfoca en construir patrimonio desde una edad temprana, mantenerse en cumplimiento con el Internal Revenue Service (IRS) y evitar errores costosos que podrían afectar el futuro financiero de los niños y sus familias. Read More… |
| Speaker | Roberto Pons, EA |
