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professionals and an AICPA course developer. He speaks at more than 70 national conventions a year on topics including retirement plans, financial and estate planning, reducing health insurance costs, and tax-oriented strategies. He writes for numerous publications, and has authored many books for the AICPA and Bisk. In addition, Lance has been named NSA “Speaker of the Year”. Congratulations, Lance, on being chosen NATP’s March Member of the Month! Q. How many years have you been in the industry? A. I have been writing and speaking about tax, insurance, financial planning and related matters for about 35 years. Because my associates are leading authorities in these fields, I have had great access to cutting edge information that others have wanted. My friends in the industry have also assisted in giving me useful information. Friends like Sid Kess, Esq., CPA, who has lectured to more than 715,000 practitioners on tax, and Ira Kaplan, Esq., CPA, have taught me how to present to audiences. Editors at the AICPA, Bisk, etc. have taught me what readers really want to know. I have just finished two books for Bisk, and two courses for the AICPA. By speaking at national conventions such as those of the American Association of Attorney Certified Public Accountants, the American Society of Pension Actuaries, the National Association of Tax Professionals, and the National Society of Accountants, I have had the opportunity to discuss important issues with IRS officials who were also speaking at these programs. Q. What brought you to NATP and what keeps you as a member? A. Many years ago the National Association of Tax Professionals asked me to speak at their national convention. I found out about how wonderful the organization was, and have been a member since. In fact, many of the conventions that I now speak at are a result of someone seeing me speak at the NATP and recommending me. I have also been privileged to write for the NATP publications. As a result, I have received hundreds of phone calls from members, some of whom have become my friends. I have also enjoyed mentoring members of the organization. Q. What are the biggest challenges facing tax professionals today? A. I think the biggest challenge facing tax professionals is the IRS trying to make them policemen. Most tax professionals do not realize that they can now be subject to large fines for nondisclosure of certain activities of their clients. I have authored a few books for the AICPA on these issues. In fact, allowing an item on a client’s tax return that turns out to be a listed transaction can be disastrous. This can happen even if the item became listed after the fact, and even if the tax professional never knew that it was listed or abusive. I have spoken at hundreds of conventions about abusive products that clients are buying. Most professions think that these products are legitimate, or think that they are retirement plans, etc. Without further education, the Tax Pro can lose his or her career, not to mention being sued. Q. What are your goals for the future personally and for your career? A. Most of my extra time is now spent helping tax professionals get their clients out of abusive or just bad financial products. I think that will involve more of my future time. Q. Did you ever have a "defining moment," an embarrassing moment, or another memorable experience related to your career as a tax preparer? One of my most memorable experiences was being named the National Society of Accountants “Speaker of the Year”. Lance always welcomes hearing from NATP members. You can contact him at 516.938.5007 or email at lawallach@aol.com <GO BACK>
Lance Wallach, the National Society of Accountants Speaker of the Year, speaks and writes extensively about retirement plans, Circular 230 problems and tax reduction strategies. He speaks at more than 40 conventions annually, writes for over 50 publications and has written numerous best-selling AICPA books, including Avoiding Circular 230 Malpractice Traps and Common Abusive Business Hot Spots. Contact him at 516.938.5007 or visit www.vebaplan.com. The information provided herein is not intended as legal, accounting, financial or any other type of advice for any specific individual or other entity. You should contact an appropriate professional for any such advice |
| March 2008 Member of the Month - Lance Wallach, CLU, CHFC, CIMC |