This course examines the U.S. federal tax system as it relates to property transactions of business owners and shareholders. Topics include cost recovery, such as depreciation, amortization, and depletion; calculation of realized versus recognized gains and losses; evaluation of the potential tax effects of nontaxable exchanges; and the combining, or netting, gains and losses that are different in nature. Assignments facilitate self-discovery of knowledge and development of a variety of professional skills.
This course is part of the U.S. Federal Taxation Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
Module 1: Introduction to Cost Recovery and Depreciation
Module 2: Accelerated Depreciation, Amortization, and Depletion
Module 3: Gains, Losses, and Adjusted Basis
Module 4: Disallowed Losses, Like-kind Exchanges, and Involuntary Conversions
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- 5 stars90.96%
- 4 stars9.03%
TOP REVIEWS FROM FEDERAL TAXATION II: PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS OF BUSINESS OWNERS AND SHAREHOLDERS
This course is very good starting point for obtaining an understanding of the Depreciation rules/ Asset classes employed
It was great learning with Professors, they explained all the provisions in a very systematic way.
This course really taught me a lot about Capital Gains and Losses which will help me in my tax planning efforts both personal and business.
The exposition of the many complex topics was clear.
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