This course provides an introduction to the U.S. federal income taxation of corporations and their shareholders. The course focuses on the relevant provisions of Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as related Treasury Regulations and judicial opinions, governing corporate formation, operations, distributions, and liquidation. Practical in-class study problems facilitate self-discovery of technical tax knowledge along with the development of a variety of professional skills and attitudes.

Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations
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Taxation of Business Entities I: Corporations
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Instructor: Michael P Donohoe, PhD, CPA
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Evaluate the tax treatment of different organizational forms.
Compare and contrast the taxation of individuals and corporations.
Calculate the corporate income tax.
Determine the tax effects of incorporation, corporate distributions to shareholders, complete corporate liquidations, and corporate reorganizations.
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Reviewed on Oct 4, 2018
Excellent Course Structure. But need more Comprehensive Form 1120 Tax Return Series Problems for more practice & retention for a US Tax Career.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2023
Very well organized and more importantly, taught extremely well.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2019
Michael was a pretty active and animated instructor




