Chris Bird
Bird
Chris Bird
Tax Strategies
Virtual
Investing
Retirement Planning
Tax Strategist
Speaking Fees Keynote and 1/2 Day $2950 - $4000 Full day + Expenses

If you are looking for a lively speaker who has timely content on tax issues facing today's REALTOR, you have come to the right place! Chris makes what is sometimes a boring topic easy to understand and adds in some fun.

Chris Bird has been in the financial business for over 30 years.   He started his career with a degree in Accounting and a minor in Business Administration.  He also holds the Certified Financial Planner designation (CFP). 

Chris was a Senior IRS agent for 16 years. He began conducting courses after leaving the IRS and started his own company, Chris Bird Seminars, Inc.  Chris went on to conduct over 125 seminars a year on taxes, wealth building, residential rental property ownership, and tax strategies for the real estate and financial industries nationwide. 

Chris was an adjunct instructor at the University of Illinois in tax law for over 20 years.  He is a Certified CRS Instructor.  He currently holds his real estate license in Illinois.  Chris has a unique way of making a tough subject (taxes and investments) entertaining and enlightening at the same time. 

Speaker Topics

CHRIS BIRD: Interesting Income Tax Aspects of Home Ownership

The participants will learn exactly who benefits from the tax aspects of homeownership and by how much due to standard deduction, mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and other tax issues.

CHRIS BIRD:Tax Write-Off's For The Self Employed

The tax write off's that Realtors® are allowed to deduct can result in significant reduction in federal state and social security tax liabilities. As an IRS agent for 16 years, Chris learned the ins and outs of the IRS system and brings you powerful information to save you money. Attend this updated, power packed session and learn specific, legitimate tax deductions you can use as a self-employed individual to lower your state, federal and social security taxes. Just some of the important topics covered in this program are: • Learn about the IRC 105 Medical Reimbursement Plan for the Self-Employed • The theory of "Before Tax" and "After Tax" - what they really mean • Recordkeeping Requirements, including the length of time records should be retained • In depth coverage of legitimate business expenses, including advertising, depreciation, automobile issues, hiring family members, retirement plan contributions, Insurances, estimated tax requirements, home office expenses, travel and entertainment and much more! • The use of Entities in Business and how they differ, including Sole Proprietor, S Corporation, and Limited Liability Company (LLC) • Current IRS Priorities to eliminate the TAX GAP

CHRIS BIRD:Solid Investment And Retirement Strategies For Realtors®

Hold on to your seats as Chris shares with you his insights as an ex-IRS agent and a Certified Financial Planner. Learn the secrets to maximizing pre-tax investments, strategic tax planning, recent tax law updates and how they affect you and much, much more!

CHRIS BIRD: Interesting Income Tax Aspects Of Home Ownership

The participants will learn exactly who benefits from the tax aspects of homeownership and by how much due to standard deduction, mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and other tax issues. The participants will be an indispensable resource for their clients by providing them with critical tax information to make the right housing purchase.

CHRIS BIRD:The Tax Impact Of Residential Real Estate Investments

Taxes are important to us all. This is particularly true for buyers and sellers of residential rental real estate. In this course, the participants will explore the widespread financial effect a purchase or sale of such properties will have on the investor. The participant will also learn the essential details that equip them to make financially savvy decisions and guide their clients in their investment endeavors.