Tax Update for 2026 Returns
You Can’t File This Year’s Returns on last year’s knowledge.
Taught live by working tax pros, built for a complex filing season.
Can’t make it in person? Catch the same content on-demand.
2026 Update for 2026 Returns— Early Bird
$339
Save $40 vs. the $379 regular rate
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“Exceptional speakers! Genuine enthusiasm that makes a live seminar ‘alive’!”
— Lola Green
What’s Included
Everything you need to walk into filing season ready.
Your registration is all-in. You leave with the reference materials you’ll reach for all season, plus the credit, the meal, and the day itself.
400+ page printed manual
FAST FACTS reference card
California differences at a glance
8 CPE credits
Live Instruction
The Curriculum
The changes that hit every return this season.
This is the annual update built around what actually changed, so nothing catches you off guard at the desk.
- Updated guidance on the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OB3) for tips, overtime, depreciation, and more…
- Changes to the way tax pros work with the IRS and the new electronic payment mandate
- The latest information on Trump Accounts
- IRS OPR guidance on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Get ready for brand new changes applying in 2026 from OB3, including:
- Massive changes to itemized deductions that make Schedule A 2 pages long
- Expansion of the QBI Deduction
- Educator expense, gambling losses, new credits, and other deductions
- New CA conformity/nonconformity to certain provisions of the OB3 Act
- How the latest tax court rulings impact your clients
- Changes to Federal and California Forms
- And so much more…
Dates & Locations
Pick your city. Seats are limited, so reserve early.
We’re bringing the Update to cities across California, from San Diego to Fresno, this winter and into January. Seats in each room are limited and the closest dates fill first, so claim your spot early.
Southern California
San Diego
November 23, 2026
Handlery Hotel San Diego
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
Orange County
November 30, 2026
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
100 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
Norwalk
December 1, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton
13111 Sycamore Drive, Norwalk, CA 90650
Ontario
December 2, 2026
Ontario Airport Hotel and Conference Center
700 N Haven Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
Burbank
December 3, 2026
Address: Tbd
Ventura
December 4, 2026
Address: Tbd
San Diego
January 7, 2027
Handlery Hotel San Diego
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
El Cajon
January 8, 2027
Sycuan Casino Resort
5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA 92109
Escondido
January 9, 2027
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
Torrance
January 11, 2027
Holiday Inn Los Angeles Gateway – Torrance
19800 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502
Monrovia
January 12, 2027
Courtyard LA Pasadena Monrovia
700 W Huntington Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016
Riverside
January 13, 2027
Address: Tbd
Northern California
San Jose
December 7, 2026
Delta Hotels Santa Clara Silicon Valley
2151 Laurelwood Road, Santa Clara, CA, 95054
Concord
December 8, 2026
Address: Tbd
Rohnert Park
December 9, 2026
OXFORD SUITES SONOMA COUNTY
67 Golf Course Drive West, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Sacramento
December 10, 2026
Address: Tbd
Fresno
December 11, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center
2233 Cesar Chavez Blvd, Fresno, CA 93721
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— Anonymous
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— Maureen Lewis
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“Love the energy Ryan & Shannon bring to the table. They make it fun & interesting.”
— Marcia Desjardins
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“Exceptional speakers! Genuine enthusiasm that makes a live seminar ‘alive’!”
— Lola Green
Pricing
CE that’s actually worth your day.
Most updates are a slog. This one sends you into filing season with a 400+ page manual, two quick-reference cards, and 8 CPE credits, taught live by industry leaders. Book early and the early-bird rate makes an easy day even easier to say yes to.
Tax Update for 2026 Returns
$339 early bird
Full-day seminar
400+ page manual
FAST FACTS & CA Nonconformity cards
Continental breakfast & lunch
Free parking
8 CPE credits
Meet the Instructors
Taught by industry leaders.
Your instructors prepare returns, represent clients, and stay on the cutting edge of new tax law, so what you learn is what they actually use.
Ryan Reichert, EA, CFP®
Ryan Reichert, EA, CFP®, is a practicing tax professional from San Diego, California. His financial planning and business ownership background makes him specially equipped to handle new and often complex tax laws. Ryan has a knack for breaking tax topics into presentations that keep attendees engaged and learning throughout the day. He is also the owner of the client-facing publication Tax News and Tips.
Shannon Hall, EA
Shannon Hall, EA, is a tax professional based in Long Beach, CA. Her diverse client base keeps her on the cutting edge of new tax developments. Shannon is a featured speaker for tax societies nationwide and serves on the California Society of Tax Consultants’ board of directors. She was also recently nominated in the Top 50 Women in Accounting for 2023. She holds degrees in both Accounting and Theatre Arts, which aids her in creating captivating and informative tax presentations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions that come up most.
Who is this update for?
How many CPE credits do I earn?
What materials do I receive?
Is there a self-study option?
What time does the day run?
Can I switch to on-demand if something comes up?
8 CPE Credits
IRS CPE Course Numbers:
Self-study: UD2VU-U-00179-26-S
In-person: UD2VU-U-00179-26-I
CTEC Course Numbers:
1008-CE-01204
NASBA:
Program ID # 142999 for in-person CPA credits
Intermediate Level
Field of Study: Taxes
Why Trust Brass Tax Presentations?
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NASBA Program ID # 142999
Brass Tax Presentations is not registered with NASBA for self-study courses.