Browse Taxation and Regulation (REG)
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- 9.1 Rights, Duties, and Liabilities of Debtors, Creditors, and Guarantors
- 9.2 Bankruptcy Basics and the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005
- 9.3 Secured and Unsecured Transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
- 9.4 Priorities, Perfection, and Enforcement of Security Interests
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- 14.1 Items Included in Gross Income (Wages, Dividends, Pensions)
- 14.2 Interest Income and Dividends (Taxable vs. Non-Taxable)
- 14.3 Capital Gains and Losses (Short-Term vs. Long-Term)
- 14.4 Exclusions (Gifts, Inheritances, Life Insurance Proceeds, Scholarships)
- 14.5 Kiddie Tax (Unearned Income of Minor Children)
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- 15.1 Adjustments to Arrive at Adjusted Gross Income (Self-Employed Expenses, IRAs, HSAs)
- 15.2 Itemized Deductions (Medical, Taxes, Interest, Charity, Casualty)
- 15.3 Tax Credits (Refundable vs. Nonrefundable)
- 15.4 Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBI)
- 15.5 Filing Status and Estimated Tax Payments
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- 19.1 Computation of Taxable Income and Tax Liability
- 19.2 Allowable Credits and Deductions
- 19.3 Capital Structure and Transactions Between Corporation and Shareholders
- 19.4 State and Local Tax Considerations, Nexus, Apportionment
- 19.5 Net Operating and Capital Losses (Carryback/Carryforward)
- 19.6 Consolidated Returns: Eligibility, Elections, and Intercompany Transactions
- 19.7 International Tax Concepts (Foreign Branch vs. Subsidiary, GILTI, FDII, BEAT)
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- 20.1 Ordinary Business Income (Loss) and Separately Stated Items
- 20.2 Eligibility and Election Requirements; Revocation and Termination
- 20.3 Shareholder Basis: Stock and Debt Adjustments
- 20.4 Built-In Gains Tax, Passive Investment Income, and AAA vs. E&P
- 20.5 Distributions (Liquidating vs. Nonliquidating)
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- 21.1 Ordinary Business Income (Loss) and Separately Stated Items
- 21.2 Partnership and Partner Elections (Tax Year, Basis Adjustments)
- 21.3 Partner’s Basis Computations, Recourse & Nonrecourse Debt
- 21.4 Transactions Between a Partner and Partnership (Services, Sales, Property)
- 21.5 Ownership Changes and Allocation of Liabilities
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- 31.1 Ethics, Professional Responsibilities, and Tax Procedures
- 31.2 Advanced Individual Tax Compliance and Planning
- 31.3 Entity Tax Compliance (C Corps, S Corps, Partnerships)
- 31.4 Entity Tax Planning (Formation, Liquidation, Restructuring)
- 31.5 Property Transactions, Nontaxable Exchanges, Depreciation Recapture
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Chapter 3: Ethics and Responsibilities in Tax Practice
In this section
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Treasury Department Circular 230
Explore key ethical obligations, due diligence requirements, and sanctions under Treasury Department Circular 230, the cornerstone regulation governing tax practitioners’ conduct before the IRS.
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Duties and Restrictions for Tax Practitioners
Explore core ethical obligations, mandatory return-signing protocols, confidentiality requirements, and avoidance of conflicts of interest for tax practitioners. Learn about Circular 230, real-world scenarios, and best practices to uphold professional integrity.
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Identification of a “Tax Return Preparer” and Related Penalties
Comprehensive exploration of the legal definition of tax return preparers, their responsibilities, potential penalties, and notable exceptions.
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AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTS)
Discover the scope, rationale, and practical application of the AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services (SSTS) and learn how they guide tax practitioners' ethical and compliance responsibilities.
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Maintaining Integrity, Objectivity, and Independence
Learn essential principles of ethical conduct, unwavering integrity, unbiased objectivity, and the importance of independence when preparing tax returns and communicating with tax authorities.
