2014 Real Estate Tax Strategies Update (Currently Unavailable)

Author: Vern H.

This course will get you up-to-date on all the latest tax rules related to real estate and Investments in 2014. It covers current tax changes affecting real estate investors, including new information on like kind exchanges, passive activity rules and relief for real estate professionals.

Publication Date: June 2014

Designed For
All tax preparers, CPAs, EAs and other tax professionals

Topics Covered

• Like-kind exchanges
• Passive loss limitation rules
• Real estate dealer vs real estate investor
• Repossession of personal residence
• Understanding the complicated passive loss grouping rules
• A pro-taxpayer exchange case
• The latest real estate tax news
• The $250,000/$500,000 MFJ rule
• Personal residence and the cancellation of debt

Learning Objectives

• Recognize key tax changes affecting real estate & investment taxation.
• Identify numerous tax issues and provisions impacting your clients' or employer's tax returns.
• Apply various tax rates and computations to scenarios just like those you see in your office, to better prepare you for the upcoming tax season.

Level
Update

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (4 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None