This filing season update is specifically tailored for the California tax professional preparing Federal and California State returns. Law changes in 2025 along with changes based on cases, law changes and tax agency guidance. Upcoming new reporting requirements and forms will also be covered. Attendees will learn details of tax aspects from any legislation passed by Congress before the seminar commences.

This event is brought to you by the North Bay Chapter. 

General Overview

If you have questions not related to registration, please send an email to LastChanceChair@NorthBayEA.org.

   Location

  • Two options: 1) In-person at Oxford Suites Sonoma County OR 2) online via your Learning Center

  Dates | Times

  • Thursday, January 15, 2026
    • 10:00 - 11:30 am, Pacific, Complimentary Tax Practice Management Workshop for in person attendees only
    • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Pacific, Lunch on own
    • 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Pacific, Federal Tax Update
    • 5:05 - 6:15 pm, Complimentary reception for in person attendees only
  • Friday, January 16, 2026
    • 7:30 - 8:00 am, Pacific, Complimentary full hot breakfast for in person attendees only
    • 8:00 - 10:00 am, Pacific, Federal Tax Update
    • 10:10 am - 12:00 pm, Pacific, California Tax Update

  Pricing (in-person or live online, both days)

  • By December 19, 2025 at midnight
  • North Bay Chapter Members $190 | CSEA Members $240 | Non-Members $295
  • December 20 - January 9, 2026 at midnight
  • North Bay Chapter Members $225 | CSEA Members $275 | Non-Members $340

  Speaker

Thomas A. Gorczynski, EA, USTCP is a nationally recognized speaker and educator on federal tax law matters. He is editor-in-chief of EA Journal and Think Outside the Tax Box, a tax strategy newsletter for tax professionals. In addition, Tom is the co-author of the PassKey Learning Systems EA Review Series and co-owner of Compass Tax Educators.

He is an Enrolled Agent, a Certified Tax Planner, a National Tax Practice Institute Fellow, a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist, and admitted to the bar of the United States Tax Court as a non-attorney.

Tom earned a Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University and a Certificate in Finance and Accounting from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He received the 2019 Excellence in Education Award from NAEA.

  Continuing Education

  • EA: 6 hours Federal Tax Law Update
  • CRTP: 6 hours Federal Tax Law Update and 2 hours California Tax
  • CPA: 8 hours Taxes (NASBA)
  • Attorney: 7.00 hours Taxation Law (CA Bar MCLE)

Registration Options (choice of in-person OR online)

If you have questions about registration, please email us at info@csea.org.

   In-person Details & Registration

    Online Details & Registration

  • Location | Online via your Learning Center
  • Relax in the comfort of your own home or office!

Register to attend online