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Itemized Deduction Updates - With Examples & Case Studies 1.5 Credits

Itemized Deduction Updates - With Examples & Case Studies 1.5 Credits

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    4.6
  • Reviewed on

    November, 2023
  • Subject Area

    Taxes

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Mar 05, 2024 | 04:00 PM ET

Learning Objective

  • To review the various categories of interest deductions, including personal loans, business loans, passive activity loans, investment loans, qualified residence loans, and educational loans, and effectively apply this knowledge to tax reporting.
  • To explain the critical documentation requirements for charitable contributions and differentiate between donations below and above $250, ensuring compliance with IRS regulations to prevent the denial of deductions.
  • To analyze the impact of adjusted gross income (AGI) on charitable contributions and become proficient in recognizing typical limits for both cash and non-cash donations, while also understanding the potential for alternative limitations in different circumstances.
  • To evaluate the tax implications of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA) on itemized deductions, and effectively communicate these changes to clients.

Course Overview

If you're a Tax Professional, CPA, Financial Advisor, or any finance professional, you've likely encountered this question many times: "Is this deductible?"

Every taxpayer often ponders whether they can itemize deductions on their tax return, but what exactly does "itemizing" mean? Many are unaware that itemized deductions encompass various types of expenses incurred throughout the year—expenses that are, indeed, "tax-deductible." When the total of these expenses surpasses the standard deduction amount, opting to itemize rather than take the standard deduction can lead to a potentially reduced tax liability.

This course covers interest deductions extensively, including personal loans, business loans, passive activity loans, investment loans, qualified residence loans, and educational loans. It guides you on reporting each interest expense on tax returns, with specific rules and limitations for each category. The course also underscores the importance of proper documentation for charitable contributions, explaining the IRS requirements for donations above $250. We address limits on charitable contributions based on adjusted gross income (AGI) and variations in circumstances.

Furthermore, we touch on key tax changes brought by the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA), such as the elimination of miscellaneous deductions. These changes affect expenses like unreimbursed work expenses, hobby expenses, tax preparation fees, legal fees, investment expenses, and safety deposit box rental fees. Additionally, we briefly explore "Other" itemized deductions, including gambling losses and casualty losses related to income-producing property. This course offers valuable insights into individual tax deductions, helping you navigate the complexities of the U.S. tax code effectively.

Major Topics Covered:

  • What Are Itemized Deductions?
    • Medical Expenses
    • Long-Term Care
    • Refunds
    • Food
    • Capital Improvements
    • State and Local Taxes--
    • SALT Limits
  • Interest
    • Interest Tracing
    • Interest in acquiring S-corp or Partnership
    • Investment Interest
    • C-Corps
    • Investment Income
    • Election to Include Dividends and Gains
    • Mortgage Interest
    • Home Equity Loans
    • Prorating the Deduction
  • Charitable Contributions---
    • Non-Cash Donations
    • AGI Limits
    • Miscellaneous Deductions
  • Other Itemized Deductions
    • Legal Fees
    • Casualty and Theft Losses
    • Federal Casualty Loss
    • Disaster Loss
    • Qualified Disaster Loss
    • Business Losses

Join this CE Tax Course, you'll learn how to optimize deductions, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure compliance with IRS regulations.

Looking to fulfill your Enrolled Agent (EA) Continuing Education (CE) requirements? MY-CPE online Enrolled Agent CE courses are the best for you. Earn EA CE Credits while enhancing your domain knowledge and expertise in diverse tax regulations and practices. Our courses are designed to provide you with the latest updates and deep insights to keep you ahead in your field. With flexible scheduling and a user-friendly platform, MY-CPE offers you a greater convenient and interactive learning experience. Join MY-CPE today and take the next step in advancing your career as an Enrolled Agent. 

  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1.5 General Credit of Taxes for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-01732-23-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-01732-23-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1381)
  • 1.5 CPD Credit of General income tax planning for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-01732-23-S)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-01732-23-S)
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-01732-23-S)
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1.5 CPE Credit of Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1.5 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)

  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 General Credit of Taxes for Accountant/Bookkeeper/Tax Professionals
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-01732-23-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-01732-23-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1381)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS)
  • 1 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-01732-23-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-01732-23-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Taxes for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU)
  • 1 CE Credit of Federal Tax Law Update for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-01732-23-O)
  • 1 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP)
  • 1 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 CE Credit of Tax Planning for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)

Additional Information

Credits

1.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Jason Dinesen (EA, LPA) is a tax nerd, entrepreneur, tax expert and a well known presenter of continuing education courses. He has an impeccable acumen for tax subjects, by virtue of which, he is known to create very well researched course materials helping individuals and businesses with accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and business advisory in various industries.

Known for his sharp tax interpretations, he is one of the quickest to bring the analysis of the latest tax updates and IRS guidance to the professional community. Jason has coached over 200,000 accounting, tax, and HR professionals on various topics of accounting, individual taxation, corporate taxation, professional ethics and much more.

He has presented over dozens of webinars on Form 1099 (MISC & R); marriage in the tax code; tax updates; the new Form W-4, payroll updates, filing status, tax credit and other issues relating to the modern-day household setting.

Moreover, Jason is known to be producing every other webinar/course a little different and updated from the previous one. No wonder, he is a top ranked presenter whose webinars and self-study course materials are very well received by the audience. 

He also teaches 2 classes at Simpson College, Individual Income Tax and Business Analytics. 

Jason was born and raised in Iowa and has a degree in corporate communications from Simpson College in Indianola. He has a big family that includes his wife, two sons, 5 cats and 3 dogs. Jason holds season tickets to University of Iowa football, and enjoys using his chainsaw. Topmost item in his 2022 bucket list is to learn how to properly ‘nose & taste’ whisky.

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Beverly Pinson, CPA (US)

Great update for 2020 itemized deductions. I had some technical issues connecting to the webinar. The link in my registration email was sending me to a GoToMeeting website and I kept receiving an error message that the meeting had ended. I chatted with the support team and they were able to give me a new link for the Zoom meeting for the webinar.

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I am relatively new to myCPE, however, this instructor has stood out to me to be one of the most informative and helpful I have come across. He always is clear and concise in articulating the concepts, while also including many examples, both hypothetical and anecdotal, that can give the user a deeper understanding of the topic being discussed.

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