Tax Depreciation: How to Optimize Deductions WEBCAST
Overview
Following the ever-changing tax deprecation rules is not a game for the faint hearted! This course analyzes the current landscape of depreciating, capitalizing and disposing of business assets, with examples and illustrated case studies to enhance the CPAs understanding of the most current tax depreciation provisions.
Highlights
Recent tax legislation and developments related to depreciation and capitalization. Eligible property for Section 179 and Section 168(k). Section 179 deduction and its use to depreciate real property. Section 168(k) deduction and its use to depreciate real property. Disposition of segments of real property. Exchanges of tangible personal property after repeal of the like-kind exchange rules.
Prerequisites
Basic working knowledge of business taxation and depreciation expensing.
Designed For
CPAs in public practice and members in industry.
Objectives
Identify recent tax provisions related to capitalization, depreciation, and disposition. Apply tax depreciation tax rules to actual examples and case studies. Discuss planning and potential pitfalls.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Steven Dilley, Federal Tax Workshops Inc
Steve Dilley is President of Federal Tax Workshops, Inc., East Lansing, Michigan, where for the past 35 years, his organization has prepared continuing professional education materials and presented seminars for accountants and attorneys throughout the United States. He is nationally known for his knowledge of the financial, accounting, and tax problems of the closely held business. He has published numerous articles on these topics. In addition, Steve is a Professor of Accounting at Michigan State University, East Lansing, where he teaches tax accounting. He was nominated in 2004 for the “Educator of the Year Award” and received the 2005 “Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education Award” in Michigan. He also received the 2007 MSU Accounting and Information Systems Department Outstanding Teacher Award. He obtained his PhD in accounting, law degree and an undergraduate accounting degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is a member of the Michigan Association of CPAs, Wisconsin Bar Association, The American Accounting Association, AICPA, American Tax Association, and Hawaii Association of Public Accountants.
Non-Member Price $109.00
Member Price $79.00