For 66 years, tax professionals, advisors and attorneys utilize the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Tax Institute programs to stay up-to-date with latest rulings, regulations and developments in the tax field. Offering year-round opportunities, the institute fulfills the continuing education requirements for certified public accountants, IRS enrolled agents, preparer tax identification number holders, Annual Filing Season Program preparers, certified financial planners, attorneys, tax return preparers, Nebraska Department of Insurance agents and other licensing agents.
More than 1,200 professionals attend the annual Federal and State Income Tax Institute. Hosted in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service and the Nebraska Department of Revenue, these seminars feature critical updates on tax legislation from nationally renowned presenters, like Guido van der Hoeven, and provide recommendations on ways to best advise clients.
Historically, the institute offered seven seminars across Nebraska in order to serve professionals where they are. The seven-city tour goes to Grand Island, Kearney, Lincoln, Norfolk, North Platte, Omaha and Scottsbluff. Last year, professionals serving Nebraskan clients represented more than 160 towns in Nebraska and eight states.
With agriculture as a critical part of Nebraska’s economy, the Tax Institute also offers the Nebraska Agricultural Tax and Management Symposium each year to explore tax changes affecting farms and ranches. With rapidly growing numbers of farms in financial distress and changing of ownership, there are many pressing tax issues facing the farm, rancher and their advisors. More than 100 professionals attend this symposium to best serve the state’s vital agriculture industry.
Building upon its legacy of statewide access, the institute’s programming expanded this year to include two online delivery options in addition to its in-person training.
"Expanding access to this high-quality professional development speaks to our university's mission as the state's flagship, land grant institution. People can earn their continuing education credits in the delivery format that best meets their needs," said Dr. Emre Unlu, executive director of the Center for Executive and Professional Development.