Taxation of the Family Home (Currently Unavailable)

Author: Klaralee R. Charlton

CPE Credit:  2 hours for CPAs
2 hours Federal Tax Related for EAs and OTRPs
2 hours Federal Tax Law for CTEC

Every practitioner at some point will be asked questions related to the tax consequences of buying and selling a personal residence. This course will provide an overview of the rules related to selling the family home during life, in the event of a divorce, and after death. Planning tips will also be discussed to enable clients to save taxes on the sale or transfer of their largest asset.

Publication Date: November 2021

Designed For
Attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents.

Topics Covered

  • Overview of the Personal Residence Gain Exclusion under IRC 121
  • Analysis of Converting a Personal Residence to and from a Rental Property
  • Description of the Date of Death Basis Adjustment under IRC 1014
  • Explanation of the Tax Consequences of Interfamily Transfers and How to Avoid Adverse Tax Consequences
  • Planning Ideas to Optimize Income Tax Consequences on Sale of Personal Residence

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize how to explain the rules related to the personal residence gain exclusion under IRC 121
  • Identify the interplay between the personal residence gain exclusion and the date of death basis adjustment
  • Describe the differences in calculating taxable gain when a personal residence has been converted to or from a rental property
  • Recognize how to analyze the tax consequences related to the sale or transfer of a personal residence in light of varying circumstances
  • Identify how to advise clients on optimal timing for transfers of a personal residence to minimize income tax
  • Recognize correct statements regarding determining the principal residence for purposes of Code section 121
  • Recognize which Internal Revenue Code sections addresses gift loans
  • Identify what amount should be reported as gain on the estate tax return in various scenarios

Level
Basic

Instructional Method
Self-Study

NASBA Field of Study
Taxes (2 hours)

Program Prerequisites
None

Advance Preparation
None

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