Introduction to Fixed Assets Self-Study
Summary
This course will introduce you to the basic depreciation concepts on Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization, including §179 and bonus depreciation. You will review the special rules for listed property (passenger automobiles, etc.), and learn how to report the sale of business property on Form 4797, as well as the tax consequences of these sales.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the depreciation methods for fixed assets
- Apply the listed property rules
- Outline the requirements for claiming §179 and bonus depreciation
- Determine if a change in property is an improvement versus a repair
- Complete Form 4562 when required
- Report the disposition of business property on the appropriate section of Form 4797
- Calculate the gain or loss on a sale
- Define depreciation recapture, unrecaptured §1250 gain and nonrecaptured §1231 losses
- Determine when §280F recapture is necessary
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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