FICPA – Don Farmer IITW (Individual Income Tax Workshop)
Description
Get your tax return training from the industry’s best! AICPA’s individual tax workshop provides the latest practical insights from nationally recognized tax experts. Reinforce your understanding of frequently used principles, and receive a wealth of tax-planning tips and strategies. Learn how to apply the latest changes when preparing federal income tax returns, and advise clients on new developments and tax-saving ideas for individuals. Course materials include the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) tax reform law. Make sure you are armed with the latest tax guidance as you enter the upcoming tax season!
Learning Objectives
Recognize compensation issues and nontaxable employee fringe benefits
Identify the specific rules that apply under the “passive activity” rules
Identify and calculate the business deduction for home office expenses and deduction limitations on vacation homes and other ordinary business expenses
Analyze the deductibility of hobby losses
Identify the rules for depreciation and amortization deductions
Differentiate between capital and ordinary income treatment on property transactions
Identify tax consequences for self-employed retirement plans and IRAs
Gather the necessary information required to include the claim for a tax credit on an individual income tax return
Major Topics
Fringe benefits
Retirement plan distributions
Hobby losses
Home Offices
Depreciation and amortization
Tax Credits
Gains and losses on property transactions
Provider
Don Farmer Seminars
Course Level
Intermediate
Professional Area of Focus
Tax
CPE Field of Study
Taxes
8.0
Who Should Attend
CPAs working with clients or employers requiring up-to-date expertise in individual income taxation for the current tax season
Prerequisites
Knowledge of individual income taxation and Form 1040 preparation