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S Corporations: Comprehensive Walk Through of Form 1120S Part 1

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Self-study - On-Demand
4 CPE (4 technical)

Course code: 26SX-0059
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This course is designed for financial professionals looking to understand Form 1120S. It covers the essential aspects of S Corporation taxation, including the preparation of Form 1120S, determining taxable income, and accurately reporting and allocating income, deductions, and credits. Electing Subchapter S status as well as reviewing the mechanics of electing Subchapter S status will be discussed. It will further compare the S Corporation to other forms of entities, along with compliance with corporate formalities. Highlights of Form 1120S will be addressed, including build-in capital gains, accountable plans, taxable fringe benefits, officer reasonable compensation and audit strategies. Schedules K-1, K-2, K-3, and effectively connected income will be reviewed in this course as well.







Learning Objectives:

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

  • Compare S Corporations to other entity structures to assess suitability.
  • Prepare Form 2553 and explain relief options for late filings under Rev. Proc. 2022-19.
  • Distinguish between Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3.
  • Analyze I.R.C. Section 1361 and Section 1362 in the context of S Corporation elections and compliance.
  • Identify and address S Corporation eligibility errors and implement corrective measures.
  • Apply corporate governance procedures and corporate formalities.
  • Assess shareholder stock and debt basis rules and implications.
  • Recall critical aspects of Form 1120S, including built-in capital gains and accountable plans.
  • Recall the preparation and reporting requirements for Schedules K-1, K-2, and K-3.
  • Recall officer reasonable compensation requirements, including advisory strategies and audit defenses.




Program Content:

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • Subchapter S status election and compliance requirements
  • Relief for late Form 2553 filings under Rev. Proc. 2022-19
  • Comparison of Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3
  • I.R.C. Section 1361 and Section 1362 analysis for S Corporation elections
  • Corporate governance and formalities compliance
  • Shareholder stock and debt basis rules
  • Built-in capital gains and other aspects of Form 1120S
  • Schedules K-1, K-2, and K-3 preparation and reporting requirements
  • Officer reasonable compensation: requirements, advisory strategies, and audit defenses
  • S Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measures





  • Who should attend:
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    Developed By:
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    Instructor: Mary Jane Hourani



    CPE Credit: 4.00




    Field of Study: Taxes (4.00)
       



    Prerequisites: None



    Advanced Preparation: None



    Format: QAS Self Study

    Major subjects

    • Subchapter S status election and compliance requirements.
    • Relief for late Form 2553 filings under Rev. Proc. 2022-19.
    • Comparison of Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3.
    • I.R.C. Section 1361 and Section 1362 analysis for S Corporation elections.
    • Corporate governance and formalities compliance.
    • Shareholder stock and debt basis rules.
    • Built-in capital gains and other aspects of Form 1120S.
    • Schedules K-1, K-2, and K-3 preparation and reporting requirements.
    • Officer reasonable compensation: requirements, advisory strategies, and audit defenses.
    • S Corporation eligibility errors and corrective measures.

    Learning objectives

    • Compare S Corporations to other entity structures to assess suitability.
    • Prepare Form 2553 and explain relief options for late filings under Rev. Proc. 2022-19.
    • Distinguish between Rev. Proc. 2022-19 and Rev. Proc. 2023-3.
    • Analyze I.R.C. Section 1361 and Section 1362 in the context of S Corporation elections and compliance.
    • Identify and address S Corporation eligibility errors and implement corrective measures.
    • Apply corporate governance procedures and corporate formalities.
    • Assess shareholder stock and debt basis rules and implications.
    • Recall critical aspects of Form 1120S, including built-in capital gains and accountable plans.
    • Recall the preparation and reporting requirements for Schedules K-1, K-2, and K-3.
    • Recall officer reasonable compensation requirements, including advisory strategies and audit defenses.

    Who should take this program?

    • CPAs, EAs, tax professionals, financial planners and investment advisors.

    Pricing

    Standard Member Fee $116.00
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    More program information

    Area
    of study
    Taxation
    Field(s)
    of study
    Taxes - Technical (4.0)
    Level Intermediate
    Format Self-study - On-Demand
    Sponsor CPA Crossings, LLC
    NASBA ID#: 108744
    Prerequisites Prereq. None
    Advance
    prep
    None

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