Introduction to Schedule D Self-Study
Summary
This course helps tax professionals gain a basic knowledge and understanding of Form 8949, Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets, and Schedule D (Form 1040), Capital Gains and Losses, for individual taxpayers. It starts with basis and the disposition of a capital asset, then continues with the tax treatment of capital gains and losses, including the net investment income tax and the §121 exclusion of gain from sale of principal residence.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify sales that are reported on Form 8949 and Schedule D (Form 1040)
- Calculate the adjusted basis of capital assets
- Determine whether the holding period of an asset is short-term or long-term
- Summarize the tax treatment of capital losses
- Apply the appropriate tax rates to capital gains
- Analyze if the net investment income tax applies
- Compute the §121 exclusion of gain from sale of principle residence
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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