Learn the latest on Effectively Forming LLC's & Choice of Entity with this convenient, 24/7 On-demand Seminar & Complimentary Podcast. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, online access to complete course & reference materials, and attend this on-demand seminar. YOU MAY LISTEN FROM ALMOST ANY TYPE OF COMPUTER OR IPOD. ACCESS TO THE RECORDING AND MATERIALS DOES NOT EXPIRE.

Benefits:

The limited liability company has become one of the most popular corporate entity since its introduction by the Internal Revenue Service. An unprecedented demand has grown for attorneys proficient in the cutting-edge formation and operation of LLC's & choice of entity. Understanding these legal issues is a vitally essential skill for attorneys and professionals ranging from in-house counsel to those protecting assets from plaintiffs and creditors, as well as attorneys enforcing judgments and collecting on debts. This program will also be of interest to those practicing compliance, securities as well as taxation. The seminar faculty will cover making sense of tax and legal choices in choosing business entities, avoiding common tax pitfalls, valuation, efficiency in corporate structures, as well as best practices in forming LLC's. Registration includes course and reference materials that serve as a reference source for many of your planning needs and will outline and diagram the planning techniques and structures discussed during this convenient, 24/7 on-demand seminar.

Agenda:

1. Choice of Entity & Tax Issues for Limited Liability Corporations:

a. Making Sense of Tax and Legal Choices in Selecting Business Entity Forms

b. Contemplating Tax issues during the Life Cycle of the Business

c. Avoiding Common Taxation Pitfalls

d. Considering Tax Efficiency in Corporate Structures

e. Tax Impact of Formation, Operation and Termination

2. Effectively Forming Limited Liability Corporations:

a. Effectively Forming Business Entities

b. Allocations of Income, Gains, Losses, and Liabilities

c. Legal Issues Related to Management

d. Dealing with Boilerplate Provisions

e. Operating Agreements

3. Cutting-Edge Issues:

a. Effects of Tax Changes on Corporate Formations

b. Advantages & Disadvantages of Corporate Forms

c. “Check the Box” & Related Tax Rules

d. Recent Corporate Developments

4. Recorded Question & Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Joseph C. Mandarino is a Partner at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP, where he focuses his practice on corporate, tax and finance. He has extensive experience in workouts, restructurings, modifications, and structuring M&A transactions, from both the buyer and seller sides. He has also counseled clients on corporation transactions, including partnerships, LLC's, and other financial products. A graduate of NYU Law School's LL.M. Tax program, Mr. Mandarino excels at also providing his clients with legal advice relating to tax controversies, audits, appeals, and regulatory hearings. He is a highly sought-after writer on the latest business, tax and finance topics, having published his work in the National Law Journal, Mergers & Acquisitions magazine, Tax Notes Today, the Journal of Real Estate Taxation, the Journal of S Corporation Taxation, the Journal of Multistate Taxation, Tax & Finance Newsletter, and the NYU Institute on Federal Taxation. In addition, he has spoken at meetings and seminars organized by numerous organizations, including the White House Conference on Small Business, the U.S. Small Business Administration, among many others.

2. Roman Basi is the President of The Center for Financial, Legal, & Tax Planning, Inc., a law/accounting firm specializing in tax/business law, estate planning and succession planning. Roman has an MBA and is a licensed Attorney, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Sales Associate, Title Insurance Agent, and Private Pilot. He has spoken around the country to trade associations and business owner groups on topics ranging from business law to real estate to succession and estate planning.

Who should attend this seminar?
Attorneys, judges, paralegals, and legal professionals.

You will receive access to recording, podcast, course & reference material, and information related to CLE/MCLE credit as soon as you register with a credit card or when your check is processed.

CLE ACCREDITATION: Rossdale CLE is a national leader in attorney education and has trained thousands of attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. Attend this 24/7 on-demand recording & podcast for CLE & MCLE credit with the following pending, available, & approved jurisdictions:

Alaska Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits *

Arizona State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits**

California State Bar for 1.5 MCLE credits

Colorado Supreme Court Board of Continuing Legal & Judicial Education for 1.8 CLE Credits

Connecticut (CLE credits are not required, but are encouraged)**

District of Columbia (CLE credits are not required)***

Florida Bar for 2.0 CLE credits

Georgia Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Hawaii State Board of CLE for 1.5 CLE credits

Indiana Commission for Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE Credits

Illinois - Supreme Court of Illinois for 1.5 MCLE Credits

Kentucky Bar Association for 1.5 CLE Credits

Maryland (CLE credits are not required)***

Massachusetts (CLE credits are not required)**

Michigan (CLE credits are not required)***

Minnesota State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Mississippi Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Missouri Bar for 1.8 MCLE Credits

Montana Commission of CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

New Hampshire for 1.5 CLE credits ****

New Jersey Board on Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits (per Rule 201:4)

New Mexico Minimum Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

New York State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

North Carolina State Bar Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 CLE credits

Ohio - Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on CLE for 1.5 CLE Credits

Oregon State Bar for 1.5 CLE credits

Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE Credits

South Dakota (CLE credits are not required)***

Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Vermont Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 1.5 CLE credits

Washington State Board of Continuing Legal Education for 1.5 MCLE credits

Additional States - call customer service at (888) 626-3462

* Members of the Alaska Bar Association may report 1.5 CLE credits for participating in this course as it has been approved by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions for 1.5 CLE credits.

** The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.

*** States that do not require CLE are indicated above. Rossdale does not apply for CLE in these states as CLE credit is not required.

**** The New Hampshire does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Continuing Legal Education requirement. Pursuant to NH Supreme Court Rule 53, this activity may be counted for up to 1.5 CLE hours.

For additional questions, please call 888-626-3462.

REGISTER FOR CLE CREDIT AND LISTEN & LEARN AT YOUR CONVENIENCE WITH THIS CONVENIENT 24/7 ON-DEMAND SEMINAR & PODCAST.

You will receive an on-demand download of the seminar, accompanying materials, and information to report the CLE credits as soon as you register with a credit card or when we process your check.