A8FPT-T-00101-25-O
Disaster Losses Webinar
with Speaker Mindy Rankin 1 hour IRS CE
Date of Program September 4, 2025
This program provides tax professionals with an overview of disaster loss deductions. Participants will gain practical knowledge on accurately reporting losses using IRS Form 4684, reconstructing property basis in the wake of disasters, and effectively coordinating deductions with insurance reimbursements. The seminar also explores carryback and carryforward provisions available for disaster-related losses and highlights recent legislative developments impacting disaster tax relief. Equip yourself to confidently guide clients through the complexities of disaster loss reporting and maximize available tax relief.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the IRS rules for reporting casualty and disaster losses on Form 4684.
- Learn methods for reconstructing property basis after a disaster.
- Effectively coordinate disaster loss deductions with insurance recoveries.
- Explore carryback and carryforward opportunities for disaster-related losses.
- Review recent legislative changes impacting disaster loss deductions.
About the Speaker - Mindy Rankin, CPA
Mindy Rankin brings over 19 years of experience in public accounting, with a decade of dedicated service at Jinks & Moody prior to its merger with Warren Averett. She specializes in preparing financial statements for construction contractors requiring bonding, as well as individual and business tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120-S. Additionally, Mindy offers expert QuickBooks training and consulting to small businesses.
Mindy holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a minor in Information Systems from Troy University in Troy, Alabama, and a Master of Accountancy with a concentration in Taxation from the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida.
She is a respected leader within the profession, having served on the Florida Board of Accountancy (2016–2020) and representing the profession through memberships with the AICPA and NASBA. Mindy is an active member of the Florida Institute of CPAs, where she has served on the Board of Governors and multiple committees, and she is a past chair of the Miracle Strip Chapter. Her excellence in the field earned her recognition as one of CPA Technology Advisor Magazine’s “Top 40 CPAs Under 40.”
In addition to her professional achievements, Mindy is deeply involved in her community. She serves as Treasurer of the Panama City Area Chapter of Troy University Alumni and is an active board member and ALCO Committee member at Tyndall Federal Credit Union. Her past service includes roles as Treasurer for Girls, Inc. of Bay County and volunteer coaching with Panama City Recreation. She also contributes to the Lynn Haven United Methodist Church as a small group host and serves on Troy University’s Softball Facility Committee.
Mindy resides in Lynn Haven, Florida, with her husband, where she continues to invest in both her profession and her community.
