Preparing Tax Plans and Returns for Clients with Vacation Homes or Home Offices (VHHO)

Customer Rating
Field of Study
Taxes
Level
Basic
Credits
2
Qualifies For
IRS CPE



Price:  $19.99

The purpose of this course is to provide a practical and in-depth analysis of the significant tax planning advantages and strategies related to owning a principal residence for use as a home office and/or vacation home for upper-income taxpayers.

Additional information

Credits

2

Format

Self-Study Download

Company Code

Self Study

Yellow Book Approved

0

CFP Approved

0

IRS Approved

1

CTEC Approved

0

Field of Study Credits

Taxes (2)

Field of Study Department

Taxes

Course Version

2022-01

CPE Approved

1

Pre-requistes:

A basic course in individual income tax and in tax return preparation

Knowledge Level:

Basic

Major Topics:

  • Understanding the tax rules for acquisition indebtedness and home equity indebtedness
  • Should you rent or use your vacation home? Opportunities and pitfalls
  • Maximizing your interest expense deduction in light of limitations in the tax code
  • Mixed use of a residence: how deductions are limited in rental situations
  • Home office: qualification and calculation
  • Why buying a vacation home can be a very smart investment
  • Rules for using like-kind exchanges on principal residences and vacation homes
  • Strategies and planning for renting a principal residence instead of selling it

Designed For:

CPAs who wish to assist clients with the home office deduction and/or vacation home issues