This redesigned course is the second course in a four-course U.S. Federal Tax Specialization and reflects legislation from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in 2025. The 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.

Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders
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Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders
This course is part of U.S. Federal Taxation Specialization

Instructor: Matthew Hutchens
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Identify classifications, conventions, and limitations used in the cost recovery of assets.
Calculate the depreciation of tangible assets, amortization of intangible assets, and depletion of natural resources.
Distinguish between realized gains and losses versus recognized gains and losses.
Compute the netting of gains and losses for ordinary items, Section 1231 assets, and short-term or long-term capital transactions.
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Reviewed on Aug 26, 2019
The instructors were very thorough and detailed. The explanations and examples provided were very helpful.
Reviewed on Apr 28, 2020
It was great learning with Professors, they explained all the provisions in a very systematic way.
Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025
Excellent course for anyone wanting to understand how property transaction are taxed




