Objective
- Learn complicated issues of filing status and dependency exemptions
- Learn about Schedules A, B, C, D, E, and SE; Forms 2106, 4797, and 4562; passive rules and more
- Complete comprehensive problems related to Schedules A, C, and D; Forms 2106, 4797, 6251, and more, all with "filled-in" forms
- Learn about IRA contributions, self-employed retirement plans, child-care credits, and the adoption tax credit
Highlights
- Preparation of various Form 1040 individual tax returns and schedules; provided answers include “filled-in” forms
- Taking initiative in difficult assignments; can you deliver the QBI message? Full coverage of §199A qualified business income, its calculation, limitations, and examples
- Malodorous Form 8867 – Changes again this year!
- Dividends and interest – Ordinary, return of capital, and capital gain distribution dividends; tax-exempt interest, original issue discount, etc.
- Security transactions – From Form 1099-B to Form 8949 to Schedule D, plus mutual fund sales and related basis issues
- Self-employed person issues
- Schedule C deductions including depreciation
- Sale and exchange of property – Understanding Form 4797 and depreciation recapture; capital gains
- A working understanding of passive losses – How to handle rental property and how the passive loss rules flow to the tax forms
- Itemized deductions – A thorough understanding of what’s deductible and what’s not
- Interest deductions – Limitations and timing problems
- Retirement contributions and education credits and deductions
- Tax computation – The Kiddie Tax, AMT, regular tax, tax credits
- Individual problems illustrating form preparation for various items, with numerous "practice tips"
- Impact of recent legislation and forms changes on the 1040
Designed For
New staff and para-professionals who prepare individual returnsPrerequisite
NoneAdvanced Preparation
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