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Welcome to Tax Academy - Simplifying Tax Preparation: Tax Year 2025

Join our comprehensive course designed for beginners to bridge the knowledge gap in tax preparation. Learn how to navigate the tax system with ease, avoid financial stress, and discover income opportunities through tax preparation. Gain the clarity, confidence, and control you need to excel in managing your taxes and finances. Let us guide you towards financial empowerment and a stress-free tax season.

Course Curriculum

20 Chapters · 185 Lessons

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    eBook - Simplifying Tax Preparation Tax Year 2025

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      eBook - Simplifying Tax Preparation Tax Year 2025

  2. 2

    Introduction

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      Introduction To Tax Preparation Tax Year 2025

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    Module 1: Introduction to Income, Wages, and Taxes

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      Lesson 1: Understanding Income Tax

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      Lesson 1: Understanding Income Tax Pt.2

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      Lesson 2: Gross Income

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      Lesson 3: Taxable Wages

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      Lesson 4: Interest Income

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      Lesson 5: Tax Computation

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      Module 01: Introduction to Income, Wages, and Taxes – Quiz

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    Module 2: Filing Requirements and Deductions

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      Lesson 1: Filing Requirements

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      Lesson 1: Filing Requirements Pt. 2

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      Lesson 1: Filing Requirements Pt. 3

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      Lesson 2: Standard Deductions

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      Lesson 2: Standard Deductions Pt. 2

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      Lesson 3: Filing Status

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      Lesson 4: Single, MFJ, MFS, Injured/Innocent Spouse

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      Module 02 Quiz Filing Requirements & Deductions

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    Module 3: Additional Income and Adjustments

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      Lesson 1: Other Income

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      Lesson 1: Other Income Pt. 2

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      Lesson 2: Scholarships

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      Lesson 3: Disability

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      Lesson 4: Alimony

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      Lesson 5: Unemployment

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      Lesson 6: Gambling

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      Lesson 7: Educator Expenses

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      Lesson 8: Student Loan Interest

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      Lesson 9: Other Adjustments

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      Lesson 9: Other Adjustments Pt. 2

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      Lesson 9: Other Adjustments Pt. 3

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      Lesson 9: Other Adjustments Pt. 4

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      Module 03: Quiz Additional Income & Adjustments

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    Module 4: Qualifying Dependents and Support

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      Lesson 1: Qualifying Child

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      Lesson 2: Qualifying Relative

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      Lesson 2: Qualifying Relative Pt. 2

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      Lesson 3: Determining Support

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      Lesson 4: Child Tax Credit

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      Lesson 5: Other Dependent Credit

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      Module 04: Quiz Qualifying Dependents & Support

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    Module 5: Dependent-Related Filing Status

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      Lesson 1: Qualifying Child Tiebreaker Rules

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      Lesson 2: Head of Household

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      Lesson 3: Costs of Maintaining a Home

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      Lesson 4: Divorced or Separated Parents

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      Lesson 5: Qualifying Widow/Widower

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      Module 05: Quiz Dependent-Related Filing Status

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    Module 6: Itemized Deductions

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      Lesson 1: Medical and Dental Expenses

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      Lesson 2: Mortgage Interest

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      Lesson 3: Charitable Contributions

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      Lesson 4: Casualty and Theft Losses

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      Lesson 5: Alternative Minimum Tax

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      Lesson 6: Recovery of Prior Years Itemized Deductions

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      Module 06: Quiz Itemized Deductions

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    Module 7: EIC and ACTC (Earned Income Credit and Additional Tax Credit)

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      Lesson 1: Refundable and Non-Refundable Credits

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      Lesson 2: Earned Income Credit

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      Lesson 3: Additional Child Tax Credit

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      Lesson 4: Due Diligence

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      Module 07: Quiz Earned Income Credit (EIC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)

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    Module 8: Tax Credits

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      Lesson 1: Child and Dependent Care Credit

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      Lesson 2: Recovery Rebate Credit

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      Lesson 3: Credit for the Elderly and Disabled

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      Lesson 4: State and Federal Marketplaces

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      Lesson 5: Premium Tax Credits

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      Lesson 6: Adoption Credit

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      Lesson 6: Adoption Credit Pt. 2

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      Lesson 7: Additional Credits

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      Module 08 Quiz: Tax Credits

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    Module 9: Education Provisions

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      Lesson 1: Education Benefits

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      Lesson 2: Form 1098-T

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      Lesson 3: American Opportunity Tax Credit

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      Lesson 4: Lifetime Learning Credit

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      Lesson 5: Other Education Provisions

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      Module 09 Quiz: Education Provisions

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    Module 10: Ethics

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      Lesson 1: Due Diligence

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      Lesson 2: Conflict of Interests

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      Lesson 3: Confidentiality

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      Lesson 4: Compliance

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      Lesson 5: Tax Preparer Responsibilities

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      Module 10 Quiz: Ethics

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    Module 11: Retirement

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      Lesson 1: Introduction to Retirement Planning

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      Lesson 1: Introduction to Retirement Planning Pt. 2

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      Lesson 1: Introduction to Retirement Planning Pt. 3

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      Lesson 1: Introduction to Retirement Planning Pt. 4

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      Lesson 2: Retirement Account Distributions and Taxation

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      Lesson 3: Self-Employed Retirement Plans

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      Lesson 3: Self-Employed Retirement Plans Pt. 2

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      Lesson 4: Social Security and Railroad Retirement

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      Lesson 4: Social Security and Railroad Retirement Pt. 2

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      Lesson 5: Retirement Savings Contributions Credit

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      Lesson 5: Retirement Savings Contributions Credit Pt. 2

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      Lesson 5: Retirement Savings Contributions Credit pt 3

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      Module 11 Quiz: Retirement

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    Module 12: Capital Assets

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      Lesson 1: Introduction to Capital Assets and Property Types

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      Lesson 2: Dividends and Their Taxation

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      Lesson 2: Dividends and Their Taxation Pt. 2

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      Lesson 3: Understanding Holding Periods and Capital Gains Rates

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      Lesson 3: Understanding Holding Periods and Capital Gains Rates Pt. 2

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      Lesson 3: Understanding Holding Periods and Capital Gains Rates Pt. 3

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      Lesson 3: Understanding Holding Periods and Capital Gains Rates Pt. 4

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      Lesson 4: Capital Loss Carryover

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      Lesson 4: Capital Loss Carryover Pt. 2

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      Lesson 5: Schedule D

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      Lesson 5: Schedule D Pt. 2

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      Lesson 6: Taxation of the Sale of Your Main Home

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      Lesson 7: Form 1099-B

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      Lesson 7: Form 1099-B Pt. 2

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      Module 12 Quiz: Capital Assets

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    Module 13: Self-Employment Income and Taxes

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      Lesson 1: Self-Employed Taxpayer

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      Lesson 2: Income and Expenses

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      Lesson 2: Income and Expenses Pt. 2

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      Lesson 3: Schedule C: Profit or Loss From Business

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      Lesson 3: Schedule C: Profit or Loss From Business Pt. 2

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      Lesson 3: Schedule C: Profit or Loss From Business Pt. 3

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      Lesson 4: Schedule F: Profit or Loss from Farming

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      Lesson 4: Schedule F: Profit or Loss from Farming Pt. 2

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      Lesson 5: Self-Employment Taxes

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      Lesson 6: Tax Deductions and Benefits for the Self-Employed

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      Lesson 7: Qualified Business Income Deduction

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      Lesson 7: Qualified Business Income Deduction Pt. 2

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      Lesson 7: Qualified Business Income Deduction Pt. 3

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      Lesson 7: Qualified Business Income Deduction Pt. 4

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      Module 13 Quiz: Self-Employment Income and Taxes

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    Module 14: Depreciation

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      Lesson 1: Depreciable Property

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      Lesson 1: Depreciable Property Pt. 2

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      Lesson 2: Depreciation Systems

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      Lesson 3: Depreciation Basis

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      Lesson 4: Recovery Periods

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      Lesson 5: Depreciation Method

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      Lesson 5: Depreciation Method Pt. 2

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      Lesson 6: Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)

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      Lesson 7: Reporting Depreciation Deduction

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      Lesson 8: Alternative Depreciation System (ADS)

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      Lesson 8: Alternative Depreciation System (ADS) Pt. 2

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      Lesson 9: Listed Property

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      Lesson 10: Section 179 Deductions

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      Lesson 10: Section 179 Deductions Pt. 2

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      Lesson 11: Bonus Depreciation

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      Lesson 11: Bonus Depreciation Pt. 2

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      Lesson 12: Vehicle Depreciation Limits

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      Module 14 Quiz: Depreciation

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    Module 15: Passive Income

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      Lesson 1: Passive Loss Limitation

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      Lesson 2: Non-Passive Income

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      Lesson 2: Non-Passive Income Pt. 2

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      Lesson 3: Material Participation

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      Lesson 3: Material Participation Pt. 2

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      Lesson 4: Rental Income and Expenses

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      Lesson 4: Rental Income and Expenses Pt. 2

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      Lesson 5: Schedule E: Supplemental Income and Loss

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      Lesson 6: Rental Real Estate Special Allowance

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      Lesson 7: Form 8582: Passive Activity Loss Limitations

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      Lesson 7: Form 8582: Passive Activity Loss Limitations Pt. 2

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      Lesson 8: Royalties

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      Lesson 8: Royalties Pt. 2

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      Lesson 9: Real Estate Professional

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      Lesson 10: QBI Deduction

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      Module 15 Quiz: Passive Income

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    Module 16: Penalties, Amendments, and Tax Planning

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      Lesson 1: Filing and Underpayment Penalties

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      Lesson 2: Interest Charges in Taxation

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      Lesson 2: Interest Charges in Taxation Pt. 2

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      Lesson 3: Filing Tax Extensions

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      Lesson 3: Filing Tax Extensions Pt. 2

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      Lesson 4: Amending Tax Returns

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      Lesson 5: Form 1040 X

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      Lesson 5: Form 1040 X Pt. 2

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      Lesson 6: Pay-As-You-Go Taxation

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      Lesson 6: Pay-As-You-Go Taxation Pt. 2

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      Lesson 7: Form W-4

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      Lesson 7: Form W-4 Pt. 2

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      Module 16 Quiz: Penalties, Amendments, and Tax Planning

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    Module 17: State Fundamentals

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      Lesson 1: Domicile and Residency in State Taxation

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      Lesson 1: Domicile and Residency in State Taxation Pt. 2

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      Lesson 2: State Filing Requirements and Taxable Income Calculation

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      Lesson 2: State Filing Requirements and Taxable Income Calculation Pt. 2

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      Lesson 3: Federal-State Tax Conformity

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      Lesson 3: Federal-State Tax Conformity Pt. 2

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      Lesson 4: Common State Tax Benefits

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      Lesson 4: Common State Tax Benefits Pt. 2

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      Lesson 4: Common State Tax Benefits Pt. 3

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      Lesson 4: Common State Tax Benefits Pt. 4

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      Lesson 5: Taxation of Non-Resident Income

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      Lesson 6: The State Taxable Income Calculation

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      Lesson 6: The State Taxable Income Calculation Pt. 2

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      Lesson 7: Federal Law Preemption on State Taxation

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      Lesson 8: Tax Considerations For Community Property States

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      Lesson 8: Tax Considerations For Community Property States Pt. 2

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      Module 17 Quiz: State Fundamentals

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    Conclusion

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      Conclusion

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