ACPEN: Individual Tax Update 2026: Cases, Rulings & Real-World Impact

Overview

Tax law continues to evolve—and so do the risks and opportunities for individual taxpayers. This 2026 update examines the most important cases, IRS rulings, and administrative guidance from the past year, translating complex developments into practical takeaways. Learn how new interpretations affect deductions, credits, reporting obligations, controversy issues, and tax planning strategies. Walk away with tools you can immediately apply in practice.

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Highlights

• Recent tax legislation, rulings and developments impacting individual taxpayers
• Credits (child, dependent care, earned income, health)
• Key rulings and regulations affecting individual taxpayers, including the Section 199A deduction, capital gains and losses, rental real estate and other passive activities losses, and other topics

Prerequisites

Basic working knowledge of individual taxation

Designed For

CPAs in public practice and members in industry seeking an individual tax update

Objectives

• Identify and understand the latest developments, rules and regulations affecting individual taxpayers
• Define and discuss planning tools and potential pitfalls

Preparation

None