Survey of Federal Income Tax

This course provides an overview and introduction to the tax law implemented by the Internal Revenue Service by applying basic tax principles involving individuals, partnerships, and corporations.

UPON COMPLETION OF THE COURSE, THE STUDENT WILL BE COMPETENT IN:

• Reviewing the conceptual framework of the United States tax code as it relates to individual taxpayers.
• Analyzing the significant rules that impact individual taxpayers for income, deductions, and credits.
• Reviewing the conceptual framework of the United States tax code as it relates to a sole proprietor business.
• Analyzing the availability and application of deductions and credits for the sole proprietor.
• Understanding the calculation of the Qualified Business Income Deduction.
• Reviewing the conceptual framework of the United States tax code as it relates to partnerships.
• Analyzing the tax impact of partnership transactions on tax liability.
• Reviewing the conceptual framework of the United States tax code as it relates to corporate income taxation.
• Analyzing the availability and application of significant deductions and credits for the corporation.
• Gaining an understanding of the recourse available for the taxpayer.
• Gaining an understanding of the benefits of tax planning.