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Interest ON DEMAND

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2.0 Credits

Member Price $58.00

Non-Member Price $67.00

Overview

This course focuses on tax issues affecting the treatment of interest and debt. It covers the definition of bona fide debt, the impact of related parties, the avoidance of equity and lease characterization, and deductible versus nondeductible interest factors. Sticky cross issues such as the impact of at-risk rules under Section 465, passive loss restrictions of Section 469, and below-market rate loans under Section 7278 are examined. In addition, the accounting method treatment of interest, points, prepaid interest, and discounted loans are reviewed. Particular attention is given to imputed interest and original issue discount.

Highlights

Interest and debt. Deductible interest.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, financial professionals, enrolled agents, and attorneys.

Objectives

Determine interest and select how much is tax deductible under Section 163 by recognizing incentives to use corporate debt instead of equity and the special treatment of failed equity investment under Section 1244 and identifying bona fide debt from installment sales. Identify deductible interest and related special calculation concepts and determine net investment income including its impact on the deductibility of investment interest. Recognize when interest is nondeductible personal interest under Section 163(h)(1) and determining the disallowance of interest related to the Section 465 at-risk limitations and application of the Section 469 passive loss rules. Identify interest under the cash or accrual method recognizing the special elections applicable and the treatment of Section 7872 loans.

Preparation

None.

Notice

None.

Leader(s):

Leader Bios

Danny Santucci, Western CPE

Danny Santucci, BA, JD, is a prolific author of tax and financial books and articles. His legal career started with the business and litigation firm of Edwards, Edwards, and Ashton. Later he joined the Century City entertainment firm of Bushkin, Gaims, Gaines, and Jonas working for many well-known celebrities. In 1980, Danny established the law firm of Santucci, Potter, and Leanders in Irvine, California. With increasing lecture and writing commitments, Danny went into sole practice in 1995. His practice emphasizes business taxation, real estate law, and estate planning. Speaking to more than 100 groups nationally each year, he is known for spicing up his extensive expertise with an incredible sense of humor.

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Non-Member Price $67.00

Member Price $58.00