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Passive Activities & Rental Real Estate Income Tax Issues 8 Credits 8 Credits

Passive Activities & Rental Real Estate Income Tax Issues 8 Credits 8 Credits

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  • J.Patrick Garverick

    CPA (US), CFP®

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  • Subject Area

    Taxes

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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze passive activity classifications and exceptions for real estate professionals. 
  • Explore definitions of passive activity, rental, and trade or business. 
  • Discuss the methods for calculating allowable passive income and losses. 
  • Identify passive investments subject to the 3.8% net investment tax. 
  • Review impacts of election under §1.469-9(g) on REP status.

Course Overview

Since the enactment of the passive activity loss limitation rules in 1986, taxpayers and practitioners have been frustrated in attempts to have economic losses incurred in activities described as “passive” offset income derived from other sources. The passive income and loss rules create complex tax reporting, controversy, and confusion as to how various business and investment activities should be classified. For clients with real estate investments, it is often difficult to sort out which losses and expenses can be used to offset income. The focus on “passive” income and losses as distinguished from “active” income and losses has intensified greatly now as the new 3.8-percent Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) has become effective and subjects passive income to this new tax.


This Online CPE/CE tax Webinar, presented by note author and tax educator, J. Patrick Garverick CPA, CFA will help participants understand the complications involved in offsetting income by applying losses from activities described as “passive.” 

He is an outstanding speaker and presenter and will provide straightforward explanations and helpful tips on this important topic, so clients can be advised with confidence. All tax professionals, tax preparers, accountants, attorneys, and financial and estate planners who advise clients on critical tax, estate planning, and wealth management matters will benefit from this practice-oriented seminar.

This comprehensive training is designed to get the accountant up to speed quickly with the complex passive activity loss (PAL) rules that apply to certain investments in trades or businesses and rental activities. The cornerstone of the Online CE Webinar is the in-depth coverage of the detailed tax law and regulations applicable to Passive Activities under IRC §469 and how and when the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax under §1411 applies.

Each attendee will receive the most comprehensive passive activity reference manual with numerous practice aids and real-world examples. 


This online CPE/CE Tax course covers the following key topics:

  • Overview of Passive Activity Loss (PAL) Rules under IRC §469 
  • Application of 3.8% Net Investment Tax to Rentals 
  • Real Property Trade or Business Classification Rules 
  • Material Participation Standards for Taxpayer Activities 
  • IRS Regulations for Qualifying Real Estate Professionals 
  • Impact of Single Activity Election under §1.469-9(g)


J. Patrick Garverick is one of the most admired and best-reviewed Tax Speakers in the country and we are offering the classes at a much-discounted price. His courses have been best-reviewed by audiences for:

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  • Relevance and Practical Case Studies
  • Best Teaching Approach
  • Best Course Material


Awards and Accolades

  • Award for Instructor Excellence for California Education Foundation
  • Award for Outstanding Course Materials for California Education Foundation.
  • Rated top tax instructor in nearly every location he has presented 
  • One of the few instructors to have received perfect scores (multiple times) from attendees for both presentation skills and knowledge. 
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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 8 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02171-24-S) 8 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02171-24-S) 8 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-01756) 8 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 8 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 8 PL Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 8 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 8 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02171-24-S) 8 CE Approved
Taxes for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 8 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 8 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 8 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02171-24-S) 8 CE Approved
Estate Planning for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 8 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02171-24-S) 8 CE Approved
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 8 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 8 CPE Eligible
Financial aspects of estate and retirement planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for CIPM 8 PL Eligible
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 8 CPE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02171-24-S) 8 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02171-24-S) 8 CE Approved
Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-01756) 8 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 8 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 8 PL Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 8 CPE Eligible
Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 8 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02171-24-S) 8 CE Approved
Taxes for Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 8 CE Eligible
Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) 8 CPD Eligible
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 8 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02171-24-S) 8 CE Approved
Estate Planning for Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA)/Qualified Plan Financial Consultant (QPFC) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 8 CE Eligible
Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02171-24-S) 8 CE Approved
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 8 CPE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 8 CPE Eligible
Financial aspects of estate and retirement planning for Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 8 CE Eligible
Taxes for CIPM 8 PL Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

8

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Author

J. Patrick | Accounting and Tax Expert | Live CE/CPE Webinar

J.Patrick Garverick , CPA (US), CFP®

Owner, The Garvs, LLC (dba The Tax U)

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Pat Garverick is a Certified Public Accountant who currently lives in the Phoenix, Arizona area. He began his career in public accounting in 1988 after obtaining his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Accounting from The Ohio State University. After receiving his Master of Taxation (MT) degree from Arizona State University in 1992, Mr. Garverick began operating his own tax and financial planning business. He also started writing, reviewing, and teaching tax and financial planning continuing professional education courses around the country.

In addition to being a CPA, Pat is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). This role serves to enhance the knowledge he brings as he writes and presents continuing education material. Mr. Garverick is a member of the Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Pat has presented continuing education sessions throughout the country and has won awards for both his skills as an instructor as well as for the content he has created. His knowledge, expertise, and high energy have made him one of the profession’s most highly rated speakers. He is in a very small group of instructors that are both extremely knowledgeable and interesting.

During his time in college, Pat earned a letter as a member of the Ohio State Basketball squad. He remains a staunch supporter of the sports programs at his alma mater.

Awards & accolades

  • Multi-time winner of the California Education Foundation’s 1) Award for Instructor Excellence and 2) Award for Outstanding Course materials
  • Rated top tax instructor in nearly every location he has presented 
  • One of the few instructors to have received perfect scores (multiple times) from attendees for both presentation skills and knowledge.

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