For Tax LL.M. Students Only: Bundled Registration Package

Overview:
The bundled registration package gives you access to several programs and other materials in development. Currently, this includes:

• Tax Exempt Organizations Course Materials
• Tax II Course Materials
• Related Party Transactions
• J.D. Income Tax Materials
• Introduction to Tax School (In development as a 30-hour course.)
• Financial Calculations For Lawyers
• Tax Calculators
• North American Oil PodCast

Registration Information:
Cost: $200
Registration: $10
CLE Credits: none
Tax II Course Materials are available here.
Related Party Transaction materials are available here.
Introduction to Tax School materials are available here in a zip format and here unzipped.
Tax Exempt Course Materials are available here in a zip format and here unzipped.
A printable version of all slides with two per page is available here..
J.D. Income Tax Materials are available above. Also, a version of them is included with the Tax II materials.
North American Oil PodCast is available below.
Tax Calculators are available here.
Lesson One is available free here.

Many files are zipped, so you will need to use an unzip program to view them in PowerPoint format or pdf. Several are very large files, so please allow for download time. They do not work with Foxit. All pdf files are encrypted; hence, after you register, you will receive further instructions within 24 hours on how to install them. Only the free file will work immediately.

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.If you are a MAC user, please substitute the MAC plug-in for the one in "getting started" you will find it at http://plugin.fileopen.com

Introduction to Tax School

Overview:
This Course provides an overview of Tax Law intended to prepare the user for an LL.M. (Taxation) Program. It covers what Professors at most programs will assume you know prior to attending the program. It includes:

• Slide Presentation covering all of a Basic Income Tax Course.
• Top 100 Tax Cases, including full and edited versions of all and Slide Presentations for Many.
• Top 40 Tax Doctrines.
• Top 100 Code Sections, inculding synopsis and full, annotated version.
• Structure of the Internal Revenue Code.
• The U.S. Court System, as it relates to Tax Law.
• Official Tax Authorities.
• Tax Ethics.
• On-line Tax Authorities.
• History of the U.S. Tax System.
• Top 50 Tax Forms.
• Top 100 Tax Terms.
• LL.M. Programs.
• 5 Suggested Tax Readings.
• Much more to be added.

  You will have access to the Programs for 18 months from the date of registration, including access to all additions.

Registration Information:
Cost: $395
Registration: $15
CLE Credits: TBA

SPRING SPECIAL: $175 While this course is being completed, students not eligible for the bundled packages may purchase it for $175 plus registration fee. A new version dated 3/4/08 is now available. You will have access to all updates and the completed product, as it appears. Look for completion around December 15, 2008.

Zipped Course Materials are available here.

Un-zipped Course Materials are available here.

You may view all files on-line. Or, once you have viewed a file on-line, you may thereafter view it off-line, as well.

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.

For Family Law Economics Students Only: Bundled Registration Package

Overview:
The package provides access to Materials for Family Law Economics and to Financial Calculations for Lawyers (a seven-hour CLE series).

Registration Information:
Cost: $90
Registration: $10
CLE Credits: none

Course Materials are available for viewing on-line here. The zipped FLE files are here. They work with Adobe Acrobat Reader. They do not work with Foxit. After your payment is processed, you will receive an installation file which will allow you to view the materials on-line or to download them and view them off-line. Please allow 24 hours for a response.

The Financial Calculations Book and Calculator files are available for viewing on-line here . The zipped files are here. .
After unzipping the files, please create a "shortcut" to "start here.pdf" for the course materials and to "abc.pdf" for the calculator book and calculators.

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.

Course Outline is available for free, unencrypted,here.

Lesson One for Financial Calculations for Lawyers is available for free, unencrypted, here. You will view it in flash format. Other lessons are available for distribution only in encrypted pdf format.

The following are very large files. You should download them first and then play them. You must allow your computer to view them in Full Screen Mode - so click yes if prompted.

Lesson 2 is current through 5/12/08.
Lesson 3 is current through 5/26/08.
Lesson 4 is current through 5/29/08.
Lesson 5A is current through 6/2/08.
All other lessons are available in flash format - but you must register through DCE and UF (good luck). Or, you can wait for me to re-synch them in pdf format. Expect to see two or three additions per week.

Lesson Two is available here.

Lesson Three is available here.

Lesson Four is available here.

Lesson FiveA is available here.

You may view all files on-line. Or, once you have viewed a file on-line, you may thereafter view it off-line, as well.

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.

For J.D. Income Tax Students Only: Bundled Registration Package

Overview:
The bundled registration package gives you access to several programs and other materials in development. Currently, this includes:

• Income Tax Course Materials
• Related Party Transactions
• Family Law Tax Issues
• Introduction to Tax School (an extensive survey of Income Tax . . .in development and to be lauched separately December, 2007)
• North American Oil PodCast
• Tax Calculators

Registration Information:
Cost: $100
Registration Fee: $10
Income Tax Course Materials are available here. A zipped version is available here.
A printable slides only version is available here.
Related Party Transaction materials are available here.
Introduction to Tax School materials are available here.
Family Law Tax Issues are available below.
North American Oil Podcast is available below.
Tax Calculators are available here.
Lesson One is available free here.

Many files are zipped, so you will need to use an unzip program to view them in PowerPoint format or pdf. Several are very large files, so please allow for download time. They do not work with Foxit. All pdf files are encrypted; hence, after you register, you will receive further instructions within 24 hours on how to install them. Only the free file will work immediately.

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.If you are a MAC user, please substitute the MAC plug-in for the one in "getting started" you will find it at http://plugin.fileopen.com

Florida State Tax Fundamentals: For Law Students, Accountants, and Practitioners

Overview:
The package includes:

• Electronic Commerce
• Nexus
• Sales and Use Tax
• Corporate Income Tax
• Constitutional Law Issues
• Top 25 Florida Cases

Registration Information:
Cost: $100
Registration Fee: $10
This course will be available August 1, 2008.
Course Developer: Tony L. Zarba.
Corse Outline is available free here.

For Tax LL.M. Students Only: Tax II Registration Package

Overview:
The registration package gives you access to two programs:

• Tax II Course Materials
• Financial Caclulations For Lawyers
• North American Oil PodCast

Registration Information:
Cost: $100
Registration: $10
CLE Credits: none
Tax II Course Materials are available here. We can also provide a zipped version; or, you may obtain a copy on a flash drive: see Professor Willis for that. You must provide the flash (key) drive.
The Financial Calculations Book and Calculator files are available for viewing on-line here . The zipped files are here. You will receive further information on how to obtain the lecture files.
After unzipping the files, please create a "shortcut" to "start here.pdf" for the course materials and to "abc.pdf" for the calculator book and calculators.
North American Oil PodCast is available below.
> They do not work with Foxit. All pdf files are encrypted; hence, after you register, you will receive further instructions within 24 hours on how to install them. Only the free file will work immediately.

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.If you are a MAC user, please substitute the MAC plug-in for the one in "getting started" you will find it at http://plugin.fileopen.com

How to Form a Public Charity

Overview:
Public Charities are those publicly supported entities which receive deductible contributions. This course covers formation for state and federal law purposes. Private Foundations are not covered.

Registration Information:
Cost: $20, students only! (Student must be registered in Tax Exempt Organizations at UF or have the permission of the instructor.)
Registration: $5
CLE Credits: none
Download here: This course is currently available through the DCE website of the University of Florida. It is not currently available here.

Getting Started: Follow these simple installation instructions.

Registration Information:
Cost: $185, Bar Members
Registration: $15, Bar Members
CLE Credits: 5
Course Number:
Download here:

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.If you are a MAC user, please substitute the MAC plug-in for the one in "getting started" you will find it at http://plugin.fileopen.com

North American Oil PodCast

Overview:
Animated powerpoint slides with 20 minutes of audio.
Edited and annotated version of the decision.
Full version of decision.

Registration Information:
Cost: $3.99
Registration Cost: $1.00 CLE Credits: none

Download Here:
podcast
edited case
unedited case

You will find that these files work best if you download them to your harddrive by "right-clicking" and saving them to a folder.

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.If you are a MAC user, please substitute the MAC plug-in for the one in "getting started" you will find it at http://plugin.fileopen.com

Financial Calculations for Lawyers

Course Overview:
Many areas of law require a working knowledge of financial calculations. For example, Tort Law Practice often involves calculating the present value of lost future wages. Family Law Practice involves valuing a stream of future income or a deferred compensation plan. Tax Law Practice necessitates an understanding of the Internal Revenue Code time value of money sections, which themselves require a working knowledge of financial calculations. Inexpensive calculators have alleviated the need for lawyers to understand the actual formulas; however, because the calculators and their respective manuals are often complicated, lawyers lacking an accounting or finance background may shy away from this important area of law. Lawyers must have an understanding of financial calculations in order to communicate effectively with expert witnesses, judges, juries, and clients on matters of finance.
This CLE course:

• provides a basic explanation of the use and application of a typical hand-held financial calculator, the Hewlett Packard 10 Bii.
• discusses the legal system’s use of financial terminology.
• includes a downloadable JavaScript Financial Calculator that solves most of the problems faced by lawyers.

Format:
Financial Calculations for Lawyers is a self-study program offered completely online. The course is divided into 14 sections, each with narrated slides that last 10-15 minutes, with the exception of the module on interest rate terminology, which is significantly longer. In addition to the slides, sample problems are available to practice using the calculations. The total runtime for the presentations is 4.5 hours, but extra time will be needed to complete optional sample problems.

Registration Information:
Cost: $165 for Bar members
Registration: $15
CLE Credits: 5
Course Number: 3884 6
Registration is currently available only through DCE at the University of Florida. The Financial Calculations For Lawyers Book and Calculator files are available here . The lecture files will be posted soon on this site. They are available in flash format.

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.If you are a MAC user, please substitute the MAC plug-in for the one in "getting started" you will find it at http://plugin.fileopen.com


Cost: $100 for Students
Registration: $10
CLE Credits: none

Family Law Tax Issues

Overview:
The bundled registration package for FAMILY LAW ECONOMICS gives you access to this program. It is NOT RECOMMENDED FOR others. It will be UPDATED SOON. The material is current with coverage during the Spring 2007 semester.

This includes a calculator for front loaded alimony.

Registration Information:
Cost: $20
Registration: $5
CLE Credits: none
DO NOT PURCHASE THIS PROGRAM IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE FAMILY LAW ECONOMICS BUNDLE. YOU ALREADY HAVE ACCESS.

CAUTION: THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES A 1999 VERSION OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IT IS VERY LARGE. WHEN UPDATEd, IT WILL BE MUCH SMALLER. CODE SECTIONS DEALING WITH FAMILY LAW ARE CURRENT; OTHERS, HOWEVER, ARE NOT.
Family Tax Slides

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.If you are a MAC user, please substitute the MAC plug-in for the one in "getting started" you will find it at http://plugin.fileopen.com

Tax Calculators

Overview:
Tax Calculators in JavaScript and pdf.

This includes calculators for:

• Front Loaded Alimony
• Like Kind Exchanges
• Depreciation
• Original Issue Discount Loans
• Depreciation Recapture Under Section 1245
• Section 1231 Hotchpot and Firepot
• Capital Gains and Losses
• Section 170(e) Charitable Contribution Reductions

Calulator Index and Calculators are avilable here.

Registration Information:
Cost: $25
Registration: $5
CLE Credits: none

Getting Started: Carefully follow these simple installation instructions.If you are a MAC user, please substitute the MAC plug-in for the one in "getting started" you will find it at http://plugin.fileopen.com

Related Party Transactions

Overview:
The registration package gives you access to a Discussion of Related Party Transactions.

Registration Information:
Cost: $15
Registration: $3
CLE Credits: none
Materials are available here. This presentation includes slides, cases, examples, and statutes. It does not contain audio. Look for a later version with audio and CLE credit. Expect the presentation to take at least two hours to go through.

Getting Started: Follow these installation instructions.If you are a MAC user, please substitute the MAC plug-in for the one in "getting started" you will find it at http://plugin.fileopen.com

For questions regarding registration, please email jgreaser@gmail.com.