The reports of malfeasance in investing seem endless and it’s imperative that the smart investor know how to protect himself against potential loss. In this CLE course, veteran South Florida Tax Attorney Richard S. Lehman will define Ponzi schemes and quantifying theft loss. The course will also review privity, how to best secure a tax refund from Ponzi Scheme losses, governmental process and reasonable prospects for recovery, and ascertainable standard, tax planning for maximum use of loss, quantifying the amount of the theft loss, the amended return, claw backs, estates and trusts, safe harbor vs. the law, and how to plan and implement a taxpayer Ponzi Scheme tax loss for maximum benefits now and in the future.