Gear Up
Royal Flush Conference
Nov. 17 – Nov. 21, 2025 | 42 Hours of CPE
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV
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Experience the 2025 Royal Flush Conference at Planet Hollywood — where professional growth meets a
world-class setting.
Join us in person at the iconic Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for a dynamic blend of top-tier education and unforgettable experiences. Featuring award-winning speakers and the trusted Gear Up expertise that professionals have relied on for over 50 years, Royal Flush offers the perfect mix of learning and fun — whether you're in it for the Vegas vibes or ready to dive into tax prep before the holidays.
SEATING IS LIMITED! Plan ahead and secure your spot at the 2025 Gear Up Royal Flush Conference today. Click below, or call 844-245-5970 to register.
Lock in Savings: Book your hotel now and secure the exclusive group rate starting at $30 per night!**
https://book.passkey.com/go/SMGUR5
**Room rates vary based on day of week, number of room occupants, and nights booked. The deadline to make reservations at the group rate is October 17, 2025. After that time, the group rate will be offered based on hotel availability only. If you prefer to book your reservation over the phone, you may call the Planet Hollywood Reservation Center at 866-317-1829. To secure your reservation within the group rate, please reference “Gear Up Royal Flush 2025” or group code “SMGUR5.” Please be aware that a processing fee per reservation will be incurred if you choose not to use the dedicated weblink above.
1040 Individual Tax
Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 18, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 16 CPE Hours
This comprehensive course covers key tax issues for completing complicated individual returns, including in-depth coverage of recent legislation, case law developments, and relevant notices, announcements, revenue rulings and procedures to help the busy practitioner stay current. Discuss new tax bills and get useful tax planning strategies based on new laws and proposed changes to help your clients. Speakers are all practicing preparers who share practical tips to help you get ready for this tax season.
Ethics for the Tax Professional
Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 4:45 PM - 6:30 PM | 2 CPE Hours
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has been very busy, ensuring that Circular 230 Practitioners (that's us) follow rules that prescribe and proscribe our behavior. We will discuss what we can—and must—do to assist our clients while maintaining ethical integrity and complying with Circular 230 rules.
Retirement and Partnership Essentials
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM | 6 CPE Hour
This essential course for income tax professionals provides a comprehensive overview of key retirement and partnership tax topics. We’ll explore Social Security planning strategies, IRA and retirement plan considerations, and recent updates under the SECURE 2.0 Act that may impact your clients. In addition, we'll cover foundational partnership tax concepts to help you better navigate common scenarios and compliance challenges. Whether you're brushing up or building new expertise, this course delivers practical insights to enhance your tax planning services.
Tax Tools, Transitions, and Real Estate
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM | 6 CPE Hours
This course explores essential tools and strategies to stay ahead in a changing tax environment. We’ll discuss the impact of a presidential executive order directing the U.S. Treasury to develop a plan to phase out paper checks for both IRS-issued tax refunds and taxpayer payments, and how to help clients transition smoothly to electronic payment and communication methods. The course also covers how to effectively consult with clients preparing to sell their business—including valuation strategies and tax planning for the transaction. Finally, we’ll review core real estate taxation concepts to support well-rounded client advisory.
Q&A Panel Discussion
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 2 CPE Hours
You asked, and we listened! Join us for a panel discussion featuring nationally recognized Gear Up and CeriFi tax speakers. Practical tips and strategies for dealing with complicated tax issues will be shared as well as best practices to prepare for the upcoming tax season. Select questions from the audience will be addressed. Attend this session to “gear up” for tax season!
Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4:30 PM
Happening right after the day's sessions, this relaxed and engaging event is your chance to mingle with fellow tax professionals in a vibrant, casual setting. Enjoy a drink or two as you share experiences and make lasting professional relationships.
Business Entities
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 8 CPE Hours
The Gear Up Business Entities seminar is designed by tax practitioners for tax practitioners. It is the most comprehensive update and review of tax and economic issues facing small businesses. This course includes coverage of recent legislation, case law developments, and relevant notices, announcements, revenue rulings and procedures for cutting edge practitioners.
Accounting Two Day
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20 - 21, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 16 CPE Hours
The Gear Up Accounting seminar is designed to give practitioners the information they need to provide review, compilation, and preparation engagements for small and midsized companies. This course is more than just an update and covers a wide variety of topics including core concepts related to financial reporting and accounting and review services, in addition to critical updates to professional standards. The accounting course also features many exhibits, examples, and other practical takeaways to help you implement the content presented.
Income Tax for Estates and Trust Funds - Form 1041
Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 8 CPE Hours
This course addresses the fiduciary income tax return, Form 1041. You will learn basic estate and trust terminology, the probate process, income in respect of a decedent, and the income distribution deduction. We walk through the preparation of Schedule B of the 1041. And trusts… we’ll cover a lot of ground discussing trusts! You will no longer suffer from the angst that often strikes when working with trusts. We drill down deep to demystify the whole trust concept.
Questions? Contact our sales team at 844-245-5970.
Join us in person at the iconic Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for a dynamic blend of top-tier education and unforgettable experiences. Featuring award-winning speakers and the trusted Gear Up expertise that professionals have relied on for over 50 years, Royal Flush offers the perfect mix of learning and fun — whether you're in it for the Vegas vibes or ready to dive into tax prep before the holidays.
SEATING IS LIMITED! Plan ahead and secure your spot at the 2025 Gear Up Royal Flush Conference today. Click below, or call 844-245-5970 to register.
Conference Pricing
Register for the full week for one low price: $1,699 $1,444.15*(Priced at near half of a leading competitor)*Sale ends July 1, 2025
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Click the seminar titles below to view related CPE information, including fields of study and learning levels. The registration price includes breakfast, lunch, and break refreshments throughout the week and Gear Up course manuals. Parking not included. |
Lock in Savings: Book your hotel now and secure the exclusive group rate starting at $30 per night!**
https://book.passkey.com/go/SMGUR5
**Room rates vary based on day of week, number of room occupants, and nights booked. The deadline to make reservations at the group rate is October 17, 2025. After that time, the group rate will be offered based on hotel availability only. If you prefer to book your reservation over the phone, you may call the Planet Hollywood Reservation Center at 866-317-1829. To secure your reservation within the group rate, please reference “Gear Up Royal Flush 2025” or group code “SMGUR5.” Please be aware that a processing fee per reservation will be incurred if you choose not to use the dedicated weblink above.
Conference Seminars
1040 Individual Tax
Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 17 - 18, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 16 CPE Hours
This comprehensive course covers key tax issues for completing complicated individual returns, including in-depth coverage of recent legislation, case law developments, and relevant notices, announcements, revenue rulings and procedures to help the busy practitioner stay current. Discuss new tax bills and get useful tax planning strategies based on new laws and proposed changes to help your clients. Speakers are all practicing preparers who share practical tips to help you get ready for this tax season.
Ethics for the Tax Professional
Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, 4:45 PM - 6:30 PM | 2 CPE Hours
The Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) has been very busy, ensuring that Circular 230 Practitioners (that's us) follow rules that prescribe and proscribe our behavior. We will discuss what we can—and must—do to assist our clients while maintaining ethical integrity and complying with Circular 230 rules.
Retirement and Partnership Essentials
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM | 6 CPE Hour
This essential course for income tax professionals provides a comprehensive overview of key retirement and partnership tax topics. We’ll explore Social Security planning strategies, IRA and retirement plan considerations, and recent updates under the SECURE 2.0 Act that may impact your clients. In addition, we'll cover foundational partnership tax concepts to help you better navigate common scenarios and compliance challenges. Whether you're brushing up or building new expertise, this course delivers practical insights to enhance your tax planning services.
Tax Tools, Transitions, and Real Estate
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM | 6 CPE Hours
This course explores essential tools and strategies to stay ahead in a changing tax environment. We’ll discuss the impact of a presidential executive order directing the U.S. Treasury to develop a plan to phase out paper checks for both IRS-issued tax refunds and taxpayer payments, and how to help clients transition smoothly to electronic payment and communication methods. The course also covers how to effectively consult with clients preparing to sell their business—including valuation strategies and tax planning for the transaction. Finally, we’ll review core real estate taxation concepts to support well-rounded client advisory.
Q&A Panel Discussion
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | 2 CPE Hours
You asked, and we listened! Join us for a panel discussion featuring nationally recognized Gear Up and CeriFi tax speakers. Practical tips and strategies for dealing with complicated tax issues will be shared as well as best practices to prepare for the upcoming tax season. Select questions from the audience will be addressed. Attend this session to “gear up” for tax season!
Cocktail Reception
Wednesday, Nov. 19, 4:30 PM
Happening right after the day's sessions, this relaxed and engaging event is your chance to mingle with fellow tax professionals in a vibrant, casual setting. Enjoy a drink or two as you share experiences and make lasting professional relationships.
Business Entities
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 8 CPE Hours
The Gear Up Business Entities seminar is designed by tax practitioners for tax practitioners. It is the most comprehensive update and review of tax and economic issues facing small businesses. This course includes coverage of recent legislation, case law developments, and relevant notices, announcements, revenue rulings and procedures for cutting edge practitioners.
Accounting Two Day
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 20 - 21, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 16 CPE Hours
The Gear Up Accounting seminar is designed to give practitioners the information they need to provide review, compilation, and preparation engagements for small and midsized companies. This course is more than just an update and covers a wide variety of topics including core concepts related to financial reporting and accounting and review services, in addition to critical updates to professional standards. The accounting course also features many exhibits, examples, and other practical takeaways to help you implement the content presented.
Income Tax for Estates and Trust Funds - Form 1041
Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 8 CPE Hours
This course addresses the fiduciary income tax return, Form 1041. You will learn basic estate and trust terminology, the probate process, income in respect of a decedent, and the income distribution deduction. We walk through the preparation of Schedule B of the 1041. And trusts… we’ll cover a lot of ground discussing trusts! You will no longer suffer from the angst that often strikes when working with trusts. We drill down deep to demystify the whole trust concept.
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