This 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.
This course is part of the U.S. Federal Taxation Specialization

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
Module 1: Introduction to Cost Recovery and Depreciation
Module 2: Accelerated Depreciation, Amortization, and Depletion
Module 3: Gains, Losses, and Adjusted Basis
Module 4: Disallowed Losses, Like-kind Exchanges, and Involuntary Conversions
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TOP REVIEWS FROM FEDERAL TAXATION II: PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS OF BUSINESS OWNERS AND SHAREHOLDERS
Very informative and nicely presented course about the US taxation regulations. One of my favorites.
This course is very good starting point for obtaining an understanding of the Depreciation rules/ Asset classes employed
Excellent overview of the relevant taxes applicable to property transactions. Great content and well presented!
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