Preparing S Corporation Returns Self-Study
Summary
Many small business owners file as S corporations to reduce taxes, which means there’s an increased need to add the preparation of S corporation returns to your business. If you want to learn to add this skill to your business or simply get up to speed on the most common areas of S corporation taxation, this is the course for you! Receive the knowledge necessary to accurately prepare Form 1120S, U.S. Income Tax Return for an S Corporation, and the accompanying schedules.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- List the advantages and disadvantages of forming an S corporation.
- Identify businesses eligible to make the S election.
- Make an S election, including a late election.
- Choose a tax year and accounting method for an S corporation.
- Complete a basic Form 1120S, including Schedules K, K-1, L, M-1, and M-2.
- Identify income and expense items that differ for book and tax purposes.
- Determine amounts to pass-through and allocate to each shareholder.
- Identify separately stated items.
- Summarize the §179 expense rules for S corporations.
Course Details
This course includes an e-book and exam questions to help you earn CPE. CPE is issued after the exam is successfully completed.
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