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Ready to tackle the upcoming tax season with confidence? Mark your calendar for December 2–4 and join us for the 2026 Bloethe Tax School.Designed specifically for Iowa tax attorneys and practitioners, this annual event delivers direct, practical breakdowns of recent tax legislation, updated forms, and essential client representation strategies. Hear directly from respected local authorities, connect with colleagues, and return to your practice equipped with the tools you need to deliver exceptional results.
SCHEDULE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
12:30 - 12:45 - Welcome
12:45 - 2:45 - Overview of Section A - Prof. Roger McEowen, Washburn University School of Law
2:45 - 3:00 - Break
3:00 - 5:00 - Federal Tax Update and Ag Specific Issues - Prof. Roger McEowen, Washburn University School of Law
5:00 - 6:00 - Bankruptcy-tax Intersection - Lea Kieffer, Iowa Legal Aid
SCHEDULE - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
8:00 - 9:00 - Attorney Substance Use Disorders: Assessment and Treatment - Joe Quinn, Iowa Lawyers Assistance Program
9:00 - 10:00 - Cyber Security, AI, and Taxes - Lee Rankin, Willson & Pechacek PLC; Kelsy Sisler, Nyemaster Goode, PC; and Kyle Wilcox, Simmons Perrine PLC
10:00 - 10:15 - Break
10:15 - 11:15 - Iowa Businesses (Start to Finish) - John Rigby, Simmons Perrine, PLC
11:15 - 12:15 - From SLATs to GRATs to CRUTs and More - Rebecca Miller, Nyemaster Goode, PC and Kelsy Sisler, Nyemaster Goode, PC
12:15 - 1:30 - Lunch (provided to in-person attendees)
1:30 - 2:45 - Iowa Department of Revenue Update - Kurt Konek, Iowa Department of Revenue
2:45 - 3:00 - Break
3:00 - 3:45 - Penalties with IRS and How to Get Rid of Them - TBA
3:45 - 5:45 - Tax Update - Kristine Tidgren, ISU Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation
SCHEDULE - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
8:00 - 9:00 - Ethics - Tara van Brederode, Director of Attorney Discipline, Iowa Supreme Court Office of Professional Regulation
9:00 - 10:00 - Sales and Use Tax Basics and the Anatomy of a Sales/Use Tax Audit - Cody Edwards, Dickinson Bradshaw Fowler & Hagen, PC
10:00 - 10:15 - Break
10:15 - 11:15 - IRA and Retirement Plan Payouts - David Repp, Dickinson Bradshaw Fowler & Hagen, PC
11:15 - 12:30 - Blue Ribbon Panel - TBA
Please email your questions for the panel in advance to [email protected].
REGISTRATION FEES
The fees below represent the standard registration rates. After November 27, a $50 late fee will be added (law students and ISBA CLE season pass holders are excluded). Event registration includes a copy of the materials in an electronic format only. Hard copy materials are also available for purchase. For in-person attendees, purchased hard copy materials may be picked up at the registration desk upon arrival. Hard copy materials will be shipped to non-attendees.
In-person and Live Webinar Attendee Pricing:
ISBA Taxation Section Members - $295 ($345 after Nov. 27)
ISBA Members - $310 ($360 after Nov. 27)
Non-ISBA Members - $415 ($465 after Nov. 27)
Para-Professionals - $165 ($215 after Nov. 27)
Law Students - Free
ISBA CLE Season Pass Holders - Free
Optional: Hard Copy Materials - $145
Non-Attendee Pricing for Materials:
Electronic Tax Manual and Electronic Presentation Outlines - $225
Hard Copy Tax Manual and Electronic Presentation Outlines - $300 (+ shipping)
ATTENDANCE & HOTEL INFORMATION
Please select attendance preference (In person or Live Webinar) when registering for this event. In-person attendance will take place at the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel (401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309).
Sponsored by The Iowa State Bar Association Tax School Committee.
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Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel or Live Webinar, 401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309-2311, United States
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