This two-part course will address the two ways to defer recognizing income so it won’t be necessary to send a check to Uncle Sam, as well as critical considerations in real estate taxation. There are two provisions within the Internal Revenue Code that allow the taxpayer to defer recognition of immediate taxable gain in the year of sale: installment sales and like-kind exchanges. Knowing how and when to utilize these provisions makes the CPA very valuable to either their client or the entity they work for. The second part of the course will help you navigate the complex area of advising clients and preparing returns related to the acquiring, holding, managing, constructing and disposing of real estate. You will leave able to navigate many of the key issues associated with the relevant returns and plan strategically for your company or clients. We will also discuss the significant impact the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has had on the real estate industry.
DESIGNED FOR
CPAs who either represent or work for entities that own real property and advise clients or their company on issues related to the acquisition, holding, management, and disposition of real estate.
BENEFITS
- Know when and how to utilize the provisions of IRC Section 457 in order to defer recognizing gain on the sale of real property via installment sales
- Know when and how to utilize the provisions of IRC Section 1031 in order to defer recognizing gain on the sale of real property via a like-kind exchange
- Understand the most commonly used forms of ownership for real estate holdings and the scenario-based advantages and disadvantages of each
- Know and be able to apply the key considerations in determinations surrounding depreciation and recapture, determination of basis, installment sales, rental operations, and the determination of passive activity losses
HIGHLIGHTS
- How does the IRC define an installment sale under Section 457 and how can a taxpayer utilize those provisions?
- How do the TCJA and the issue of a “dealer” vs. a “non-dealer” impact the use of the installment sale method?
- What is a like-kind exchange as defined by IRC Section 1031 and how can a taxpayer utilize those provisions?
- What types of real property are eligible for like-kind exchange treatment?
- What is “boot” and how does it impact the like-kind exchange deferral?
- How to calculate a like-kind exchange, including any taxable portion
- How has the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act impacted the use of like-kind exchanges?
- Depreciation and recapture
- Passive activity losses
- Determination of basis and gain or loss on sale of real estate
- Taxation of rental operations
- Installment sales
COURSE LEVEL
Basic
PREREQUISITES
A basic understanding of the provisions for recognizing gain or loss on the sale of real property and some experience preparing tax returns involving real estate holdings.
ADVANCE PREPARATION
None
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Course materials are distributed electronically. To access the materials visit
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