PHOENIX - - The New Mexico Society of Certified Public Accountants, the New Mexico Society of Enrolled Agents, the New Mexico Small Business Development Centers, the National Association of Tax Professionals and the Internal Revenue Service are offering seven hours of continual professional education (CPE) by attending a one day seminar on Aug. 27, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Dona Ana Community College, 2345 E. Nevada Ave., DACC-Workforce Center, in Las Cruces, N.M.

Register online at www.nmsbdc.org/lascruces/showevent.html or call (575) 527-7676.

Tax topics to be covered include: keeping up with the Earned Income Tax Credit due diligence; child related tax benefits; employment tax issues; credits, penalties and other taxes (2 hr. s); representing your client before the IRS; and divorce-related tax issues.

Tax preparers with valid Practitioner Tax Identification Numbers (PTINs) may earn seven hours of CPE credit depending on the requirements of their organizations. The registration fee is $70 which includes lunch and seminar materials. Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. Seating is limited, please register early.