Webcast
Understanding Social Security and Medicare
Explore the complex systems that make up the social security system and Medicare. Understand coverage and penalties, as well as planning techniques to meet client needs.
$98.00
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
2 Credits: Taxes
Course Level
Basic
Format
Webcast
Course Description
This course will examine the complexity of the social security system, particularly as it involves the various choices and planning strategies one has in taking the available benefits. The government entitlement program of Medicare and all of its Parts is reviewed, particularly with an analysis of what is and is not covered, penalties for untimely enrollment and how planning may increase one’s chances of securing the benefits of this program.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Appreciate the complexities of the social security system and gain an understanding of planning techniques for maximizing the timing and enjoyment of benefits
- Address what the Medicare system does and does not cover, when to apply for benefits to avoid penalties, and how planning can make a difference in what individuals may receive
- Understand the importance of proper qualification of these government programs and how their benefits can be enjoyed
Course Specifics
WC1824380471
April 10, 2024
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Compliance Information
IRS Provider Number: 0MYXB
IRS Course Number: 0MYXB-T-02472-24-O
IRS Federal Tax Law Credits: 2
CTEC Course Number: 2071-CE-2023
CTEC Federal Tax Law Credits: 2
CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board. CFP Professionals must take each course in it’s entirety, the CFP Board DOES NOT accept partial credits for courses.
CTEC Notice: California Tax Education Council DOES NOT allow partial credit, course must be taken in entirety. Western CPE has been approved by the California Tax Education Council to offer continuing education courses that count as credit towards the annual “continuing education” requirement imposed by the State of California for CTEC Registered Tax Preparers. A listing of additional requirements to register as a tax preparer may be obtained by contacting CTEC at P.O. Box 2890, Sacramento, CA, 95812-2890, by phone toll-free at (877) 850-2832, or on the Internet at www.ctec.org.
Meet The Experts
Steven G. Siegel, JD, LLM, is president of The Siegel Group, which provides consulting services to attorneys, accountants, business owners, family offices, and financial planners. Based in Morristown, New Jersey, the Group provides services throughout the United States. Steven is the author of many books, including: The Grantor Trust Answer Book (2018 CCH); The Adviser’s Guide to Financial and Estate Planning(AICPA 2019); Federal Fiduciary Income Taxation (Foxmoor 2019); and Federal Estate and Gift Tax (Foxmoor 2016). He is also a co-author with Richard Oshins, Esq. of The Anatomy of the Perfect Modern Trust, Estate Planning Magazine January and February 2016. In conjunction with numerous tax-planning lectures he has delivered …
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