AFIT SUMMER EDUCATION EVENT
July 22, 2026
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Desert Willow Conference Center
4340 East Cotton Center Boulevard
Phoenix, Arizona 85040
8:00 AM – 8:25 AM LOGIN/ REGISTRATION
8:25 AM WELCOME
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Rob Woods AZ DOR
9:20 AM – 10:10 AM TAXPAYER ADVOCATE SERVICE UPDATE
Jeremy Oswald Local Taxpayer Advocate-Las Vegas
Acting LTA for Phoenix and Los Angeles
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM BREAK
10:30 AM – 12:10 PM MARRAIGE, DIVORCE AND MODERN TAX CONSEQUENSES
Tom Murphy Attorney
12:10 PM – 1:10 PM LUNCH
1:10 PM – 2:50 PM 2026 - A ROBUST MID-YEAR TAX UPDATE
Edward Zollars CPA
2:50 PM – 3:10 PM BREAK
3:20 PM – 5:00 PM WHAT CAN YOU DO WHEN YOUR CLIENT NEEDS TO GO TO TAX COURT (AND YOU ARE NOT LICENSED TO PRATICE THERE)
Thomas G Rex USTCP Gregory Robinson Attorney
P K Perinkulam USTCP Jason Silver Attorney
PLEASE NOTE; SPEAKERS AND SUBJECTS MAY CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY
5 hours CPE – Tax Law; 3 hour CPE – Update; 0 hours CPE - Ethics
NOTE: Some sessions focused solely on Arizona state tax issues may not qualify for Enrolled Agent Circular 230 CPE credit.
AFIT 2027 Winter Education Event is scheduled for January21, 2027
SAVE THE DATE!
SAVE THE DATE!
REGISTRATION: $335(Early registration of $285 on or before 11:00pm, July 2, 2026)
Last day to register (for in-person): July 16, 2026 by 11:00 PM
On-line attendees can register until July 20, 2026 at 11:00PM!
To Register: CLICK HERE
Why YOU should attend this AFIT Summer Tax Seminar:
- Timely Topics presented by knowledgeable practitioners.
- Choice to attend in person or online.
- In-depth update with AZ Department of Revenue.
- Opportunity for in-person attendees to meet with Account Resolution advisors from DOR on problem cases. Bring properly executed, signed AZ Form 285.
- Mid-year Federal Tax Update with Edward Zollars CPA. This is always a favorite. Mr. Zollars will bring his unique perspective on what has happened and what to expect at the federal tax level.
- Tom Murphy will bring discussion on Marriage, Divorce, and the Tax Consequences that some of your clients your clients may be facing in the upcoming year.
- Jeremy Oswald, the Acting Local Taxpayer Advocate for Arizona and Los Angeles will bring an update on the Taxpayer Advocate Service.
- A robust discussion panel on what you and your clients should know if they are taking a case to Tax Court. Panel will include Thomas G. Rex, USTCP, PK Perinkulam, EA, CAA, USTCP, MA, Jason Silver, Attorney and Greg Robinson, Attorney,
- Downloadable course materials: AFIT will make available downloadable seminar materials for ALL technical topics to save on your laptop, tablet, or similar device. You may print the materials for your future reference.
- Desert Willow Conference Center is a clean, modern facility with excellent, healthy food choices, and safe, convenient, and free parking. Meals and breaks are included in the registration fee.
- AFIT seminars provide high-quality tax education in a professional setting.
- In-person attendees will have an excellent opportunity for networking.
- Easy on-line registration
- GREAT CPE VALUE – 8 hours of high-level CPE for less than $35 per hour.
Fifteen percent (15%) Discount for Early Registration: Register and pay on or before Thursday, July 2, 2026, and save.
Seminar/Webinar cost: $335 ($285 on or before 11:00 PM July 2, 2026)
Registration for in-person attendees ends at 11:00 PM on July 16, 2026.
Online attendees can register until July 20, 2026, at 11:00PM!
To Register: CLICK HERE
