Skip to main content

Family Law Update: Today's Top 10 Tax Mistakes

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!

Family Law Update: Today's Top 10 Tax Mistakes
Presented by the Illinois State Bar Association and Sangamon County Bar Association



1.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: June 28, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 28, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Gain a better understanding of the top ten tax mistakes you need to be aware of, including how our tax assumptions can impact the calculation and recommendations we make to our clients. Topics include:
  • Things to be aware of regarding filing status;
  • The differences between filing status and dependency exemptions;
  • Why it is important to pull from the W2 and not tax returns;
  • Insurances and HSA/FSA expenses
  • Retirement plan contributions;
  • Business income and self-employment;
  • Real estate and private investment incomes;
  • Gross to net vs. actual taxes; and
  • Why it’s so important to maintain awareness of tax law changes and special circumstances.

Program Speaker:
Nancy Chausow Shafer, Sage Counsel, LLC, Highland Park


Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $30 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free