SM
Reviewed Aug 26, 2019
The instructors were very thorough and detailed. The explanations and examples provided were very helpful.
The instructors were very thorough and detailed. The explanations and examples provided were very helpful.
Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders
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.
Status: Tax Compliance
Status: Real Estate Transactions
IntermediateCourse29 hours
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SH
Reviewed Apr 28, 2020
It was great learning with Professors, they explained all the provisions in a very systematic way.
MY
Reviewed Feb 25, 2024
Great bite size information that is relevant and applicable.
HX
Reviewed May 2, 2022
lots of stuff but overall it was good. some videos need to be watched for many times...
LV
Reviewed Oct 15, 2023
Great deal of knowledge, great explanation of difficult topics.
A
Reviewed Apr 7, 2026
Excellent course, I enjoyed the lessons and learning experience.
RM
Reviewed Jan 28, 2021
I am very grateful for everything I learned in this course, it is excellent!
MO
Reviewed Jul 17, 2020
The best Instructors in Coursera! Many thanks to instructors!
CP
Reviewed Nov 13, 2020
The exposition of the many complex topics was clear.
ZL
Reviewed Jun 6, 2020
Great both in terms of substance and structure.
MB
Reviewed Sep 14, 2021
Excellent overview of the relevant taxes applicable to property transactions. Great content and well presented!
GG
Reviewed Dec 22, 2017
Very informative and nicely presented course about the US taxation regulations. One of my favorites.
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Sherillia
5.0
Reviewed Aug 26, 2019Aeshwar
5.0
Reviewed May 1, 2018Once again, Professor Lisowsky has made very complex topics extremely clear and enjoyable. This course covered two generally complex but common topics in taxation - depreciation and capital gains/losses. To master these areas,one first needs to understand the principles. Professor Lisowsky is an expert at explaining complex tax laws. Second, one needs lots of practice. There are tons of questions provided in the course that serve to reinforce the concepts. Overall, the design , structure, and content of this course is par excellent.
Bandula
5.0
Reviewed Aug 24, 2021Federal Taxation II was very comprehensive and I was able to add knowledge on property transactions to Taxation I on individual taxation. I feel non taxable Exchanges such as Personal Residence and Gifts and Donations could be a part individual taxation. As a Financial Consultant (FCMA,CGMA) I recommend this course to Accountants and others who is looking to gain an insight to US Federal Taxation,
Richard
5.0
Reviewed Sep 27, 2020This course really taught me a lot about Capital Gains and Losses which will help me in my tax planning efforts both personal and business.
Nikhil
5.0
Reviewed Jan 19, 2020This course concept is very crisp and to the point that all the nitigrities of the tax is covered and how to save maximum tax by complying the law is addressed by both the professors. Great Thanks to courcera, Matthew and Petro.
Michelle
5.0
Reviewed Sep 3, 2025I didn't really know how applicable this would be to me until I started the course. I wish I would have learned this earlier in life. Thank you to the two amazing professors that teach this course!
David
5.0
Reviewed May 23, 2024This course was challenging, the minutia of detail needed. You will have to notes upon notes, review the course content. I you work a regular 9/5, planned on staying up late! Good Course.
Lucas
5.0
Reviewed Nov 15, 2019This course offers and excellent primer in the tax treatment of property transactions. It can be a bit dry, but that is the nature of tax.
Sandhya
5.0
Reviewed Jan 30, 2019This course is very good starting point for obtaining an understanding of the Depreciation rules/ Asset classes employed
Matt
5.0
Reviewed Sep 15, 2021Excellent overview of the relevant taxes applicable to property transactions. Great content and well presented!
Guy
5.0
Reviewed Dec 23, 2017Very informative and nicely presented course about the US taxation regulations. One of my favorites.
Swati
5.0
Reviewed Apr 28, 2020It was great learning with Professors, they explained all the provisions in a very systematic way.
Haifeng
5.0
Reviewed May 3, 2022lots of stuff but overall it was good. some videos need to be watched for many times...
Michael
5.0
Reviewed Jul 14, 2025Excellent course for anyone wanting to understand how property transaction are taxed
Rebeca
5.0
Reviewed Jan 29, 2021I am very grateful for everything I learned in this course, it is excellent!
Alan
5.0
Reviewed Apr 8, 2026Excellent course, I enjoyed the lessons and learning experience.
malika
5.0
Reviewed Jul 18, 2020The best Instructors in Coursera! Many thanks to instructors!
Mario
5.0
Reviewed Oct 9, 2018Congratulations
Excelent course
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Charles
5.0
Reviewed Nov 13, 2020The exposition of the many complex topics was clear.
Zhiyao
5.0
Reviewed Jun 6, 2020Great both in terms of substance and structure.