LITPS Basics

Primary Sponsor
Sponsored by the Nassau/Suffolk Chapter of the National Conference of CPA Practitioners with more than 600 member firms including some 1600 individual members representing the decision-makers of their firms.

In Conjunction With

  • Association of Divorce Financial Planners
  • Financial Planning Association – Long Island Chapter
  • National Association of Tax Professionals – New York Chapter
  • New York Society of Independent Accountants
  • New York State Society of Enrolled Agents – Long Island Chapter
  • Nassau Academy of Law

 

Location
The 13th Annual Long Island Tax Professionals Symposium returns to the Crest Hollow Country Club, a professionally run and well designed facility, centrally located in Woodbury, NY.

History
The Long Island Tax Professionals Symposium (LITPS) is a thirteen-year old event started by the Internal Revenue Service. Twelve-years ago, Nassau/Suffolk Chapter of NCCPAP was asked to be the primary sponsor and coordinator of the Symposium. In 2005 the Symposium moved to Crest Hollow Country Club and has expanded in both attendee and sponsor/exhibitor participation.

2015 Event
The Symposium is a significant forum for over 650 CPAs, Enrolled Agents, corporate tax executives, financial planners and attorneys. It provides up-to-date, authoritative information on the latest tax laws and interpretations affecting their business and clients nationwide and specifically within the tri-state area.

Three Day Seminar Program
The seminar program consists of more than 80 professional presentations many of which are scheduled twice during the three days to provide optimum flexibility and choices for the attendees. The forums are presented by acknowledged leaders and experts in their respective fields and includes speakers from the IRS, NYS, the Social Security Administration and local government tax officials.

Education
Attendees can earn Continuing Professional Education credits with their participation in the Symposium.

IRS Case Resolution
The IRS Case Resolution Room provides an opportunity to resolve client issues through IRS’ Everyday Tax Solutions assistance and the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

NYS Case Resolution
NYS representatives with specialized experience will be available - by appointment only - to meet one-on-one with a practitioner to discuss a client's case.


Software Seminars
Intuit QuickBooks, Lacerte e-file, Prosystem Fx by CCH and Ultratax CS by Thomson present special seminars on accounting and tax specific software. (Subject to availability)

Industry Exhibits - Two Full Days
The Symposium provides a spacious two day forum for exhibitors, and adequate time for attendees to meet with exhibitor personnel. Exhibits are open from 7 am to 7 pm on Wednesday, and 7 am to 3:30 pm on Thursday. Participating exhibitors, represent a diverse range of products and services utilized by the attendees, include: Banks, Financial Services Firms, Payroll Facilitators, Office Equipment Vendors, Mortgage Firms, Software Manufacturers, Insurance Firms and more. The Symposium provides announcement capability for exhibitors to announce winners of booth-generated drawings.

Social
Keynote speakers address at sponsored breakfasts, luncheons, coffee breaks, round out the social, business and sponsorship opportunities at the Symposium.  Wednesday cocktail/networking party and coffee breaks are held on the exhibit floor for all participants.

Registration
Each Symposium attendee receives a complimentary classic carrying bag containing a variety of products upon arrival at the registration desk.

Accommodations
Special Hotel Rate Available*
The Inn at Fox Hollow
7755 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, Long Island, NY 11797
Phone: 1-800-291-8090 or direct 516-224-8100
www.theinnatfoxhollow.com
*Call Kathy Casey at the Chapter office, 516-997-9500, Ext. 3, for details.

Contact Information

Symposium Chair
Robert Goldfarb,CPA, PFS, CFP®, CFE, DABFA, DABFE
516-364-0100
Fax 516-364-0364

Education Co-Chairs
Karen P. Giunta, CPA
516-932-1170
Fax 516-932-1177

Paula Sheppard, CPA
516-522-2860
Fax 516-249-5274

Kenneth Hauptman, CPA
516-681-8181
Fax: 516-932-3061


Crest Hollow Country Club
8325 Jericho Turnpike
Woodbury, NY 11797
516-692-8000
Show Contact: Kim McCormick

LITPS Administrator
Kathy Casey
Nassau/Suffolk Chapter-ncCPAp
22 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 110
Mineola, NY 11501
516-997-9500 Ext. 3
Fax 516-997-5155