From sessions on the new tax law to the famous pool party, there is something for everyone at this can’t-miss event. So, if you’re looking to connect with fellow tax pros and learn about the latest updates in the industry, be sure to register today!
Recipient of the ‘Excellence in Partnering’ award, acknowledged for outstanding collaboration with the IRS in educating and serving America’s taxpayers!
Collaborating with Derek Ganter, Director of IRS Communication & Liaison’s Stakeholder Liaison organization, and Terri Malone, Senior Stakeholder Liaison Specialist in the Communications and Liaison Division, has been an honor. We have worked diligently to distribute IRS information to the public, assisting tax preparers and taxpayers nationwide. Over the years, our partnership has flourished, and we look forward to growth and collaboration in the future.
Every year, the tax world meets in Las Vegas for an unforgettable week of networking, learning, and fun.
For four days, the halls of the MGM are packed with Enrolled Agents, CPAs, CTEC, AFSP, and tax professionals seeking to grow their businesses and catch up on the latest industry changes.
From sessions on the new tax law to the famous pool party, there is something for everyone at this can’t-miss event. So, if you’re looking to connect with fellow tax pros and learn about the latest updates in the industry, be sure to register today!
Subject to change. Check back for updates.
* Attendees can earn up to 24 Continuing Education credits based on attendance. Check the schedule to view credits earned by topic.
Attendees that need to complete 5 hours of California tax law
must be present on Monday, June 24, 2024. Virtual attendees will receive a self-study course to complete California hours.
For all other attendees, we will have optional bonus sessions! More information coming soon.
Bonus Day is only available for in-person attendees.
Time | English Room 363 | Spanish Room 355 |
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7:00am – 6:00pm | Pick-Up Badge at Registration Desk | |
9:00am – 9:50am | (1T) Mastering Tax Deductions Across Schedules A, C, D & E Ryan Hubbs, Wolters Kluwer | (1T) Dominar las deducciones fiscales en los anexos A, C, D y E TBD |
10:00am – 10:50am | (1 T) Nonprofit & Taxes John Sapp, CPA | (1 T) Organizaciones sin fines de lucro e impuestos TBD |
11:00am – 12:00pm | Break | |
12:00pm – 12:50pm | (1 CA) CalSavers | (1 CA) CalSavers |
1:00pm – 1:50pm | (1 CA) California Pass-Through Entities Part 1 Pascual Garcia, EA | (1 CA) Créditos de Energía y Conformidad en California Parte 1 TBD |
2:00pm – 2:50pm | (1 CA) California Pass-Through Entities Part 2 Pascual Garcia, EA | (1 CA) Créditos de Energía y Conformidad en California Parte 2 TBD |
3:30pm – 3:50pm | (1 CA) California Energy Credits and Conformity Part 1 TBD | (1 CA) Entidades de flujo directo en California Parte 1 Pascual Garcia, EA |
4:00pm – 4:50pm | (1 CA) California Energy Credits and Conformity Part 2 TBD | (1 CA) Entidades de flujo directo en California Parte 2 Pascual Garcia, EA |
5:00pm – 7:00pm | Meet ‘n Greet |
Time | English Room 363 | Spanish Room 355 |
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7:00am – 8:00am | Pick-Up Badge at Registration Desk Coffee & Pastries Available | |
8:00am – 8:50am | This session will only be in English (1U) Keynote Speaker Scheduled: Danny Werfel, IRS Commissioner | |
9:00am – 9:50am | This session will only be in English Sharyn Fisk, Director of OPR | |
10:00am – 10:50am | This session will only be in English Erin Collins, National Taxpayer Advocate | |
11:00am – 1:00pm | Break Activities: Visit the Marketplace | Lunch Carts Available to Purchase Food | Breakout Sessions | Ballet Folklorico | |
1:00pm – 1:50pm | (1 T) Digital Assets Jennifer Kaiser, IRS and Raj Mukherjee, IRS | (1 T) Activos digitales IRS |
2:00pm – 2:50pm | (1 U) ITINs Brenda Hale, IRS | (1 U) ITINs Nancy Feliciano, IRS |
2:50pm – 3:10pm | Break Activities: Visit the Marketplace | Breakout Sessions | |
3:10pm – 4:00pm | (1 T) Practitioner Data Breach Terry Lemon, IRS | (1 T) Violación de datos del practicante Kenji Chavez,IRS |
4:10pm – 5:00pm | (1 T) Employee Retention Credit Deborah Ngo, IRS | (1 T) Crédito por Retención de Empleados IRS |
5:00pm – 7:00pm | Mariachi Mixer |
Time | English Room 363 | Spanish Room 355 |
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7:00am – 8:00am | Pick-Up Badge at Registration Desk Coffee & Pastries Available | |
8:00am – 8:50am | (1 T) Selling Your Business Carlos C. Lopez, EA, CEO | (1 T) Créditos de energía Nadia Rodriguez, CPA |
9:00am – 9:50am | (1 T) Energy Credits Nadia Rodriguez, CPA | (1 T) Vendiendo su negocio Carlos C. Lopez, EA, CEO |
10:00am – 10:50am | Tax Topic TBD Kimberly Rodgers, Director of Return Preparer Office | Tema de impuestos TBD IRS |
11:00am – 1:00pm | Break Activities: Visit the Marketplace | Lunch Carts Available to Purchase Food | Breakout Sessions | Online Services – Learn the importance of having on IRS Online Account | |
1:00pm – 1:50pm | (1 T) Line-by-Line 1031 Exchange Amanda Watson, EA | (1 T) Intercambio 1031 línea por línea Laura Nava, CPA |
2:00pm – 2:50pm | (1 T) SECURE 2.0 Don Kieffer, IRS | (1 T) SECURE 2.0 IRS |
2:50pm – 3:10pm | Break Activities: Visit the Marketplace | Breakout Sessions | |
3:10pm – 4:00pm | (1 T) Small Business Succession Planning: The Tax Implications You Need to Know ADP | (1 T) Planificación de la sucesión de pequeñas empresas: las implicaciones fiscales que debes conocer ADP |
4:10pm – 5:00pm | (1 T) Which Entity Should You Choose? John Sapp, CPA | (1 T) ¿Qué entidad deberías elegir? TBD |
TBD | Pool Party with Salsa Band |
Time | English Room 363 | Spanish Room 355 |
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7:00am – 8:00am | Registration Desk Open Coffee & Pastries Available | |
8:00am – 8:50am | (1 T) WISP – Are You in Compliance with the IRS? Jared Ballew, Director of Government Relations at Drake Software | (1 T) WISP – ¿Estás cumpliendo con los requisitos del IRS? Luis Parra, EA |
9:00am – 9:50am | (1 T) Line-by-Line Offer in Compromise Part 1 Ricardo Rivas, EA | (1 E) Diligencia Debida IRS |
10:00am – 10:50am | (1 T) Line-by-Line Offer in Compromise Part 2 Ricardo Rivas, EA | Tema de impuestos TBD |
11:00am – 1:00pm | Break Activities: Visit the Marketplace | Lunch Carts Available to Purchase Food | Breakout Sessions | |
1:00pm – 1:50pm | (1 E) Due Diligence IRS | (1 T) Oferta en Compromiso Línea por Línea – Parte 1 Ricardo Rivas, EA |
2:00pm – 2:50pm | Tax Topic TBD | (1 T) Oferta en Compromiso Línea por Línea – Parte 2 Ricardo Rivas, EA |
2:50pm – 3:10pm | Break Activities: Breakout Sessions | |
3:10pm – 4:00pm | (1 T) How to Survive a Tax Prepare Audit Josue Rojas, EA | (1 T) Cómo sobrevivir a una auditoría de preparación de impuestos |
4:10pm – 5:00pm | (1 T) Should You be Using AI in Your Practice? John Sheeley, EA | (1 T) ¿Deberías utilizar inteligencia artificial en tu práctica? TBD |
We’re bringing you the best in the tax industry to present important updates. Check back regularly to see our confirmed speakers.
Carlos C. Lopez, EA
CEO of Latino Tax Pro
Brenda Hales, IRS
Senior Tax Analyst in the ITIN Policy Section
Erin Collins, IRS
National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) at Internal Revenue Service
Sharyn Fisk, IRS
Director of Office of Professional Responsibility at the IRS
Kimberly Rogers, IRS
Director of Return Preparer Office
Donald J. Kieffer, Jr., ESQ.
Tax Law Specialist at IRS Employee Plans
Amanda Watson, EA
Onboarding and Retention Manager at Drake Software
John Sapp,CPA
Chief Revenue Officer of Drake Software
Antonio Nava, EA
CEO of NAVA Services Group
Luis Parra, EA
Founder and CEO of American Tax Club (AMERITAX)
Laura Nava, CPA, CTC
President of NAVA Services Group
Ricardo Rivas, EA
Owner RVR Taxes Corporation
Josue Rojas, EA
District Manager, Lopez Tax Service
Andres Santos, EA
ITIN Program manager, Lopez Tax Service
John Sheeley, EA
Co-Founder of Tax Practice Pro, Inc
Pascual Garcia, EA
CEO of Golden Crown Professional Services
1. Earn CONTINUING EDUCATION (CE) Credits 📚
Are you the type of person who prefers listening to lectures instead of self-study courses? By attending the FEST, you can accumulate up to 21 CE credits without the need to read a book or complete quizzes in between!
2. Discover new OFFICE SOLUTIONS in our Marketplace 👩🏻💻
The FEST features one of the largest industry Marketplaces with over 73 exhibitors where attendees can connect with various software providers and companies specializing in tax-related tools and solutions. This provides a unique opportunity to explore the latest technology in tax software, cloud-based platforms, and other services that can streamline and improve tax preparation and filing processes. Be sure to visit our preferred providers!
3. NETWORK with Multi-Cultural Tax Pros 💃🏻🕺🏻
This event embraces participants from diverse backgrounds! Whether or not you speak Spanish, you are invited to join our community.
Get ready to experience networking like never before at the FEST! We make networking feel like the ultimate celebration. Our Meet n’ Greet on Monday is the kickoff you’ve been waiting for. Grab a drink, chat with fellow tax pros, and let the excitement of the week ahead sink in.
On Tuesday, it’s time for our Mariachi Mixer, where we turn networking into a dance-filled FIESTA! Join the dance circle and groove to the trumpets of our live mariachi band. It’s all about having fun, making new friends, and creating unforgettable moments.
Our grand finale is the world-famous pool party on Wednesday. Dive into the pool, enjoy our live salsa band, and let loose after a full day of learning. It’s the ultimate cool-down and the most epic way to end your Latino Tax Fest experience.
This isn’t your typical networking; it’s a high-energy, unforgettable celebration with your fellow tax pros.
Join us for an event that’s all about building connections that will last a lifetime.
4. Get ✨INSPIRED✨!
The FEST isn’t just about technical knowledge; it’s your source of motivation and inspiration. Our event brings together a lineup of renowned speakers, successful tax experts, and industry leaders who are passionate about delivering talks and presentations that will rekindle your excitement for the profession.
We believe that inspiration also comes from the collective wisdom of our incredible community of attendees. Whether you’re a novice in the industry or a seasoned pro with over 30 years of experience, you’ll make connections that will help you find ways to expand your tax office services. At the FEST, it’s not just about the speakers; it’s about learning from each other and establishing connections on a greater level that will leave a lasting impact.
5. Mini vacation in VEGAS ! 🍹🎰
The location itself is a fantastic place to unwind after your days of learning at the FEST. Many attendees choose to turn their event experience into a mini vacation by bringing their families or enjoying some leisure time in this exciting city before heading home. In Las Vegas, boredom is simply not an option. If you opt to stay at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, where the event takes place, you’ll find a variety of shows and dining options to keep you thoroughly entertained.
3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Meet us on the 3rd floor of the convention center
Best savings will be during the EARLY BIRD PRICING available March 1st – 30th, 2024.
In case you miss the early bird special, you can still secure a discounted attendee rate by booking within our room block until May 22nd.
Get extra reward points when you book for the FEST
Use Company ID 99281943
to receive your discount for travel dates
June 21 – June 30, 2024.
“You learn not just from the books you come here to learn from the lecturer and then you meet other people to learn from them.”
“It’s not just the two-minute interaction, it’s the connections you actually build and know that actually care about helping your business”
“I get my continue education credits that helps me show up better for my clients in my firm and build that community to build networking”
Year-End Price $399 July 14 – December 31, 2023 | Early Bird Price $449 January 1 – March 6, 2024 | Regular Price $499 March 7 – June 5, 2024 |
Late Registration Price $549 June 6 – June 24, 2024 | On-Site Price $599 June 24 – 27, 2024 | 2025 Show Special Only available at the FEST! |
Price increases to $549 on 6/6/24
Participants with disabilities will receive reasonable accommodations as set forth by the LTP. Additional accommodations will be provided at a cost to participants, including personal devices.
Participants who require personal assistance must purchase an Attendee Helper badge at $249 for anyone in the classrooms to assist.
This will give them access to classrooms with NO credits, Marketplace, Mariachi Mixer, and Pool Party.
Child Pass is available for $50 per event. Children must wear a badge to enter the Marketplace or attend Mixers. No entrance to the classrooms is allowed. An adult must accompany children at all times.
Contact us for details on receiving a Child Pass at [email protected] or call/text us at 866.936.2587.
Thank you for being interested in featuring Latino Tax Fest! Contact us for details on receiving a media pass at [email protected] or call/text us at 866.936.2587.
Your company must exhibit at the event to qualify for an exhibitor pass. This pass grants you access to the Marketplace, Mariachi Mixer, and Pool Party. Email [email protected] for details.
If you cannot attend the event, you can receive a one-time credit for the full registration fee. This credit can be used for any future event or product in our store within 365 days of purchase.
No hassle refund policy for purchases up to 30 days before the event. If the event is within 30 days of your refund request, there will be a $100 processing fee per ticket.
If no show, no credit or refund will be issued.
If you are asked to leave the premises by event management or property host for cause (i.e., misconduct, inappropriate advance toward others, intoxication, etc.), you will not be issued a credit or a refund.
To request a refund, fill out the “Refund Request Form” and fax it to 831-424-3218. You can also email it to our Accounting Department:
LTP Accounting Department
Phone 866-936-2587 ext 1510
Fax 831-424-3218
Email: [email protected]
Latino Tax Professionals
1588 Moffett St., Suite A
Salinas, CA 93905 U.S.