Real Estate Taxation

The course will begin with an introduction to selected basic federal income tax topics. It will then cover: analysis of tax considerations in acquiring real property as an investment, choice of business entity, corporate ownership of real property, depreciation methods and issues, passive activity losses and credits affecting real estate, alternative minimum tax, uniform capitalization rules, installment sales and repossessions, like-kind exchanges and involuntary conversions, leases, rehabilitation and low-income housing credits, qualified residence interest, vacation homes, home office deductions, and homeowners associations. Tax treatment of REITS and REMICS will be discussed as well. Credit will not be granted for both TAX 9930 and TAX 9871. Not open to students who have completed RES 9930.