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  • Course 1 of 5 in the U.S. Federal Taxation Specialization
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Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors
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  • This course is the first course in a five-course US Federal Tax Specialization. It covers and focuses on the U.S. federal tax system as it relates to individuals, employees, and sole proprietors. Key concepts covered include gross income and items that are statutorily included or excluded in it, personal and business expenses that qualify as tax deductions, and the differing tax treatments for employees versus self-employed taxpayers. Unlike many other introductory courses in tax and as part of this course?s comprehensive wrap-up, learners will be provided with practical and tangible experience reporting both income and expenses on the main individual tax return used in the US, Form 1040.
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Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors
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Curriculum

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

Course Overview and Meet Your Instructors

About Professor Matthew Hutchens

About Professor Petro Lisowsky

Syllabus

About the Discussion Forums

Update Your Profile

Taxes: An Introduction

Evaluating a Tax System

The Tax Structure

The Tax Structure: Examples

Types of Taxes

Origins of Tax Law

Statutory Sources of Tax Law

Administrative Sources of Tax Law

Judicial Sources of Tax Law

Module 1 Overview and Resources

The 2017 Tax Revision

Wealth of Nations and AICPA's Guiding Principles of Good Tax Policy (optional)

Who Pays Federal Taxes?

How Do Marginal Tax Rates Work

1862 and 1913 Tax Forms (optional)

Lesson 1.1 Knowledge Check

Lesson 1.2 Knowledge Check

Lesson 1.3 Knowledge Check

Lesson 1.4 Knowledge Check

Lesson 1.5 Knowledge Check

Lesson 1.6 Knowledge Check

Lesson 1.7 Knowledge Check

Lesson 1.8 Knowledge Check

Lesson 1.9 Knowledge Check

Module 1 Quiz

MODULE 2: COMPUTING THE TAX

Gross Income

Deductions and AGI

Qualifying Children and Qualifying Relatives - Part 1

Qualifying Children and Qualifying Relatives Part 2

Tax Calculation

Filing Status

Filing Requirements and Other Dependent Issues

The "Kiddie" Tax

Module 2 Overview and Resources

Standard Deduction Amounts for 2018 and 2019

Qualifying Child and Qualifying Relative Tests

The Child Tax Credit: Current Law

Tax Rate Schedules for 2020

Tax Rate Schedules for 2019

Tax Rate Schedules for 2018

Former Kiddie Tax Rules Restored

Overview of the Federal Tax System in 2019

Lesson 2.1 Knowledge Check

Lesson 2.2 Knowledge Check

Lesson 2.3 Knowledge Check

Lesson 2.4 Knowledge Check

Lesson 2.5 Knowledge Check

Lesson 2.6 Knowledge Check

Module 2 Quiz

MODULE 3: GROSS INCOME

Gross Income: Concepts

Accounting Methods

Accounting Method Exceptions

Gross Income I: Alimony, Discharge of Indebtedness, Annuities

Gross Income: Example

Gross Income II: Prizes, Life Insurance, Unemployment Compensation, Social Security Benefits

Module 3 Overview and Resources

Lesson 3.1 Knowledge Check

Lesson 3.2 Knowledge Check

Lesson 3.3 Knowledge Check

Lesson 3.4 Knowledge Check

Lesson 3.5 Knowledge Check

Lesson 3.6 Knowledge Check

Module 3 Quiz

MODULE 4: GROSS INCOME: EXCLUSIONS

Municipal Bond Interest, Gifts, Life Insurance Proceeds

Scholarships, Payments for Damages, Compensation for Injuries and Sickness

Meals and Lodging, Recovery of Capital Issues

Employee Fringe Benefits: Non-Discriminatory

Employee Fringe Benefits: Discriminatory

Module 4 Overview and Resources

Sharing "Goodreads"

Lesson 4.1 Knowledge Check

Lesson 4.2 Knowledge Check

Lesson 4.3 Knowledge Check

Lesson 4.4 Knowledge Check

Lesson 4.5 Knowledge Check

Module 4 Quiz

MODULE 5: DEDUCTIONS AND LOSSES: IN GENERAL

Deductions: For vs. From AGI

Trade or Business Deductions: Concepts

Timing of Deductions

Political Contributions, Lobbying, Executive Compensation

Investigation Costs

Hobby Losses

Vacation Home Rental Deductions

Vacation Home Rental Deductions: Example

Module 5 Overview and Resources

Update: Medical Expense AGI Floor

Lesson 5.1 Knowledge Check

Lesson 5.2 Knowledge Check

Lesson 5.3 Knowledge Check

Lesson 5.4 Knowledge Check

Lesson 5.5 Knowledge Check

Lesson 5.6 Knowledge Check

Lesson 5.7 Knowledge Check

Lesson 5.8 Knowledge Check

Module 5 Quiz

MODULE 6: BUSINESSS DEDUCTIONS

Introduction and Transportation Expenses

Travel Expenses

Business Expenses: Bad Debts

Business Expenses: Qualified Business Income

Net Operating Losses (NOLs)

Casualty Losses

Education Expenses

Meals, Entertainment, and Home Office Expenses

Module 6 Overview and Resources

The Section 199A Deduction for Passthroughs

Lesson 6.1 Knowledge Check

Lesson 6.2 Knowledge Check

Lesson 6.3 Knowledge Check

Lesson 6.4 Knowledge Check

Lesson 6.5 Knowledge Check

Lesson 6.6 Knowledge Check

Lesson 6.7 Knowledge Check

Module 6 Quiz

MODULE 7: ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS AND RETIREMENT PLANS

Itemized Deductions: Overview and Medical Expenses

Itemized Deductions: Taxes and Interest

Itemized Deductions: Charitable Contributions

Retirement Plans and Traditional IRAs

Non-Deductible and Roth IRAs

IRA Basis and Rollovers

Exceptions to Early Withdrawal Penalty

Module 7 Overview and Resources

Itemized Deductions

The Mortgage Interest Deduction

$300 FOR AGI Charitable Deduction and Increase in AGI Limit for 2020

The Charitable Deduction for Individuals

Waiver of RMDs for Tax Year 2020

Exceptions to the 10 Percent Penalty on Early Distributions

Exception for Coronavirus-related Withdrawals in Tax Year 2020

Early Withdrawals from Retirement Accounts

Lesson 7.1 Knowledge Check

Lesson 7.2 Knowledge Check

Lesson 7.3 Knowledge Check

Lesson 7.4 Knowledge Check

Lesson 7.5 Knowledge Check

Lesson 7.6 Knowledge Check

Lesson 7.7 Knowledge Check

Module 7 Quiz

MODULE 8: COMPREHENSIVE EXAMPLE

Comprehensive Example

Gies Online Programs

Module 8 Overview and Resources

Comprehensive Example Solution

Module 8 Graded Tax Return Problem Instructions

Course Wrap-Up

Congratulations!

Unlock Comprehensive Example Solution

Graded Tax Return - Section 1 Gross Income & Deductions for AGI

Graded Tax Return - Section 2 Deductions from AGI

Graded Tax Return - Section 3 Dependents, Taxes, and Credits

Graded Tax Return - Section 4 Payments and Refund

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