37th Annual Tax Planning Seminar
Schedule
Thu Nov 06 2025 at 08:00 am to 06:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The Briar Club | Houston, TX

About this Event
Speakers and Topics:
Katelyn Van Sickel, J.D., C.P.A. and Grady J. Fleming, J.D. - Mind the Gap
Crawford Moorefield, J.D. - Threading the Needle: Navigating FICA, SECA and the NIIT
Chris M. Goodrich, J.D., LL.M. - Update on Section 1202; Opportunity Zones 2.0 (Now Permanent)
Matthew R. Rodriguez, J.D. and Allyson M. Heiner, J.D., C.P.A. - Tax Considerations when Succession Planning
David E. Fuss, J.D. - Keeping It in the Family
Anthony A. Garcia, J.D., LL.M. - The Forms They Are a-Changin’
Jay R. Houren, J.D., C.P.A. - Current Tax Developments
CPE 8; CLE 7
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Breakfast and Registration
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Mind the Gap
Info: A discussion on how to bridge frequently seen gaps between a client's attorney and their CPA or other financial advisors.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Threading the Needle: Navigating FICA, SECA and the NIIT
Info: An overview of the various employment tax rules, Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA), Self-Employment Contribution Act (SECA) as well as the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT), how the rules apply to various corporations, partnerships, LLCs and Trusts, and potential structuring options to minimize these taxes.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Update on Section 1202
Info: A review of the recent developments and statutory changes relating to IRC section 1202.
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Tax Considerations when Succession Planning
Info: Common tax issues that arise when succession planning with family-owned businesses, ranches and other real property, and the involvement of trusts and estates.
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Opportunity Zones 2.0 (Now Permanent)
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Keeping It in the Family
Info: An overview of the utility of Family Limited Partnerships and their impact on the management and investment of family wealth.
🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
The Forms They Are a-Changin’
Info: A review of the proper preparation of federal estate, gift, and GST tax returns, including a discussion of recent IRS form changes.
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Current Tax Developments
Info: An overview of recent case law and other developments in taxation, including the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Reception
Where is it happening?
The Briar Club, 2603 Timmons Lane, Houston, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 250.00

