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 15: Adjustments, Deductions, and Credits
In this section
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Adjustments to Arrive at Adjusted Gross Income (Self-Employed Expenses, IRAs, HSAs)
Learn how to reduce taxable income through common above-the-line adjustments, including self-employed expenses, traditional IRA deductions, and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Explore definitions, eligibility criteria, phaseouts, and real-world examples.
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Itemized Deductions (Medical, Taxes, Interest, Charity, Casualty)
Maximize tax benefits by understanding the thresholds, AGI limitations, SALT caps, and other special rules for itemized deductions, including medical expenses, taxes, interest, charitable contributions, and casualty losses.
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Tax Credits (Refundable vs. Nonrefundable)
Learn the differences between refundable and nonrefundable tax credits, including critical qualifications, calculations, and best practices for major credits such as the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and Education Credits.
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Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBI)
In-depth exploration of QBI deduction thresholds, specified service trades, W-2 wage limits, and UBIA factors for CPA exam success.
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Filing Status and Estimated Tax Payments
Discover how to choose the optimal filing status—including Head of Household, Single, or Married Filing Jointly—and learn about estimated tax safe harbors, payment schedules, and best practices for avoiding underpayment penalties.
