- Level Professional
- Duration 33 hours
- Course by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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This course provides an introduction to the U.S. federal income taxation of corporations and their shareholders. The course focuses on the relevant provisions of Subchapter C of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as related Treasury Regulations and judicial opinions, governing corporate formation, operations, distributions, and liquidation. Practical in-class study problems facilitate self-discovery of technical tax knowledge along with the development of a variety of professional skills and attitudes.Modules
About the Course
3
Videos
- Course Introduction
- About Prof Donohoe
- Learn on Your Terms
3
Readings
- Syllabus
- About the Discussion Forums
- Online Education at Gies College of Business
1
Quiz
- Orientation Quiz
About Your Classmates
1
Discussions
- Get to Know Your Classmates
2
Readings
- Update Your Profile
- Build a Learning Community with Social Media
Lesson 1.0: Module 1 Introduction
1
Discussions
- Make Connections to Topic
1
Videos
- Overview of Business Taxation
2
Readings
- Module 1 Overview
- Module 1 Readings
Lesson 1.1: Tax Law Refresher
7
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Tax Law Refresher
- Lesson 1.1.1 Origins of Taxation
- Lesson 1.1.2 Sources of Tax Law: Statutory
- Lesson 1.1.3 Sources of Tax Law: Administrative
- Lesson 1.1.4 Sources of Tax Law: Judicial
- Lesson 1.1.5 Hierarchy of Tax Law Sources
- Lesson 1.1.6 Judicial Doctrines
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Tax Law Refresher
Lesson 1.2: Organizational Form
3
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Organizational Form
- Lesson 1.2.1 Fundamental Features
- Lesson 1.2.2 Strategic Form Choice
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Organizational Form
Lesson 1.3: Tax Entity Classification
1
Videos
- Lesson 1.3 Tax Entity Classification
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Tax Entity Classification
Lesson 1.4: Module 1 Wrap Up
1
Assignment
- Overview of Business Taxation Quiz
1
Videos
- Overview of Business Taxation Module Wrap-up
Lesson 2.0: Module 2 Introduction
1
Videos
- Corporate Income Tax Overview
2
Readings
- Module 2 Overview
- Module 2 Readings
Lesson 2.1: Income Tax Formulas
1
Videos
- Lesson 2.1 Income Tax Formulas
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Income Tax Formulas
Lesson 2.2: Special Corporate Deductions
5
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Special Corporate Deductions
- Lesson 2.2.1 Dividends Received Deductions: Concepts
- Lesson 2.2.2 Dividends Received Deductions: Applications
- Lesson 2.2.3 Organizational Expenditures Deduction: Concepts
- Lesson 2.2.4 Organizational Expenditures Deduction: Applications
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Special Corporate Deductions
Lesson 2.3: Regular Corporate Income Tax Liability
3
Videos
- Lesson Objective - Regular Corporate Income Tax Liability
- Lesson 2.3.1 Regular Corporate Income Tax Liability: Concepts
- Lesson 2.3.2 Regular Corporate Income Tax Liability: Applications
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Regular Corporate Income Tax Liability
Lesson 2.4: Special Corporate Tax Liability Concepts
4
Videos
- Lesson Objective - Special Corporate Tax Liability Concepts
- Lesson 2.4.1 Penalty Taxes on Corporate Accumulations
- Lesson 2.4.2 Related Corporations
- Lesson 2.4.3 Alternative Minimum Tax
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Special Corporate Tax Liability Concepts
Lesson 2.5: Box-Tax Differences
1
Videos
- Lesson 2.5 Box-Tax Differences
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Box-Tax Differences
Lesson 2.6: Compliance Procedures
1
Videos
- Lesson 2.6 Compliance Procedures
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Compliance Procedures
Lesson 2.7: Module 2 Wrap-Up
1
Videos
- Corporate Income Taxation Wrap-Up
1
Quiz
- Corporate Income Taxation Quiz
Lesson 3.0: Module 3 Information
1
Videos
- Corporate Formation I Overview
2
Readings
- Module 3 Overview
- Module 3 Readings
Lesson 3.1: Property Transaction Refresher
5
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Property Transaction Refresher
- Lesson 3.1.1 Acquisition and Deposition
- Lesson 3.1.2 Recognition
- Lesson 3.1.3 Character
- Lesson 3.1.4 Recapture
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Property Transaction Refresher
Lesson 3.2: Sunchaser Shakery
1
Videos
- Lesson 3.2 Sunchaser Shakery
Lesson 3.3: Non-Recognition Provisions
6
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Non-Recognition Provisions
- Lesson 3.3.1 Concepts
- Lesson 3.3.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 3.3.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 3.3.2 Applications Logic Check 3
- Lesson 3.3.2 Applications Logic Check 4
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Non-Recognition Provisions
Lesson 3.4: Basis Determination & Holding Period
4
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Basis Determination & Holding Period
- Lesson 3.4.1 Concepts
- Lesson 3.4.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 3.4.2 Applications Logic Check 2
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Basis Determination & Holding Period
Lesson 3.5: Built-In Loss Property
4
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Built-In Loss Property
- Lesson 3.5.1 Concepts
- Lesson 3.5.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 3.5.2 Applications Logic Check 2
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Built-In Loss Property
Lesson 3.6: Treatment of "Boot"
5
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Treatment of "Boot"
- Lesson 3.6.1 Concepts
- Lesson 3.6.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 3.6.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 3.6.2 Applications Logic Check 3
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Treatment of "Boot"
Lesson 3.7: Module 3 Wrap-Up
1
Videos
- Corporate Formation I Wrap-Up
1
Quiz
- Corporate Formation I Quiz
Lesson 4.0: Module Information
1
Videos
- Corporate Formation II & Operations Overview
2
Readings
- Module 4 Overview
- Module 4 Readings
Lesson 4.1: Assumption of Liabilities
5
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Assumption of Liabilities
- Lesson 4.1.1 Concepts
- Lesson 4.1.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 4.1.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 4.1.2 Applications Logic Check 3
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Assumption of Liabilities
Lesson 4.2: Property and Services
3
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Property and Services
- Lesson 4.2.1 Concepts
- Lesson 4.2.2 Applications Logic Check 1
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Property and Services
Lesson 4.3: Capital Contributions
3
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Capital Contributions
- Lesson 4.3.1 Concepts
- Lesson 4.3.2 Applications Logic Check 1
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Capital Contributions
Lesson 4.4: Debt versus Equity
4
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Debt versus Equity
- Lesson 4.4.1 Concepts
- Lesson 4.4.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 4.4.2 Applications Logic Check 2
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check : Debt versus Equity
Lesson 4.5: Investor Losses
5
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Investor Losses
- Lesson 4.5.1 Concepts
- Lesson 4.5.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 4.5.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 4.5.2 Applications Logic Check 3
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Investor Losses
Lesson 4.6: Small Business Stock
4
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Small Business Stock
- Lesson 4.6.1 Concepts
- Lesson 4.6.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 4.6.2 Applications Logic Check 2
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Small Business Stock
Lesson 4.7: Module 4 Wrap-Up
1
Videos
- Corporate Formation II & Operations Wrap-Up
1
Quiz
- Corporate Formation II & Operations Quiz
Lesson 5.0: Module Information
1
Videos
- Corporate Non-Liquidating Distributions Overview
2
Readings
- Module 5 Overview
- Module 5 Readings
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Corporate Non-Liquidating Distributions Overview
Lesson 5.1: Earnings & Profits
4
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Earnings & Profits
- Lesson 5.1.1 Concepts
- Lesson 5.1.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 5.1.2 Applications Logic Check 2
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Earnings & Profits
Lesson 5.2: Cash Distributions
6
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Cash Distributions
- Lesson 5.2.1 Concepts
- Lesson 5.2.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 5.2.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 5.2.2 Applications Logic Check 3
- Lesson 5.2.2 Applications Logic Check 4
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Cash Distributions
Lesson 5.3: Property Distributions
5
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Property Distributions
- Lesson 5.3.1 Concepts
- Lesson 5.3.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 5.3.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 5.3.2 Applications Logic Check 3
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Property Distributions
Lesson 5.4: Stock Distributions
4
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Stock Distributions
- Lesson 5.4.1 Concepts
- Lesson 5.4.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 5.4.2 Applications Logic Check 2
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Stock Distributions
Lesson 5.5: Constructive Distributions
3
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Constructive Distributions
- Lesson 5.5.1 Concepts
- Lesson 5.5.2 Applications Logic Check
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Constructive Distributions
Lesson 5.6: Qualified Dividends
1
Videos
- Lesson 5.6 Qualified Dividends
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Qualified Dividends
Lesson 5.7: Module 5 Wrap-Up
1
Videos
- Corporate Non-Liquidating Distributions Wrap-Up
1
Quiz
- Corporate Non-Liquidating Distributions Quiz
Lesson 6.0: Module Information
1
Videos
- Corporate Redemptions and Partial Liquidations Overview
2
Readings
- Module 6 Overview
- Module 6 Readings
Lesson 6.1: Background & Basics
1
Videos
- Lesson 6.1 Background & Basics
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Background & Basics
Lesson 6.2: Stock Attribution Rules
4
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Stock Attribution Rules
- Lesson 6.2.1 Concepts
- Lesson 6.2.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 6.2.2 Applications Logic Check 2
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Stock Attribution Rules
Lesson 6.3: Qualifying Stock Redemptions I
5
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Qualifying Stock Redemptions I
- Lesson 6.3.1 Concepts
- Lesson 6.3.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 6.3.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 6.3.2 Applications Logic Check 3
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Qualifying stock Redemptions I
Lesson 6.4: Qualifying Stock Redemptions II
6
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Qualifying Stock Redemptions II
- Lesson 6.4.1 Concepts
- Lesson 6.4.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 6.4.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 6.4.2 Applications Logic Check 3
- Lesson 6.4.2 Applications Logic Check 4
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Qualifying Stock Redemptions II
Lesson 6.5: Corporate Tax Effects
5
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Corporate Tax Effects
- Lesson 6.5.1 Concepts
- Lesson 6.5.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 6.5.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 6.5.2 Applications Logic Check 3
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Corporate Tax Effects
Lesson 6.6: Module 6 Wrap-Up
1
Videos
- Corporate Redemptions and Partial Liquidations Wrap-Up
1
Quiz
- Corporate Redemptions and Partial Liquidations Quiz
Lesson 7.0: Module Information
1
Videos
- Corporate Liquidations Overview
2
Readings
- Module 7 Overview
- Module 7 Readings
Lesson 7.1: Background & Basics
1
Videos
- Lesson 7.1 Background and Basics
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Background and Basics
Lesson 7.2: Corporate Tax Effects
5
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Corporate Tax Effects
- Lesson 7.2.1 Concepts
- Lesson 7.2.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 7.2.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 7.2.2 Applications Logic Check 3
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Corporate Tax Effects
Lesson 7.3: Corporate Anti-Stuffing Rules
8
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Anti-Stuffing Rules
- Lesson 7.3.1 Concepts
- Lesson 7.3.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 7.3.2 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 7.3.2 Applications Logic Check 3
- Lesson 7.3.3 Concepts II
- Lesson 7.3.4 Applications Logic Check 4
- Lesson 7.3.4 Applications Logic Check 5
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Corporate Anti-Stuffing Rules
Lesson 7.4: Shareholder Tax Effects
4
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Shareholder Tax Effects
- Lesson 7.4.1 Concepts
- Lesson 7.4.2 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 7.4.2 Applications Logic Check 2
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Shareholder Tax Effects
Lesson 7.5: Parent-Subsidiary Liquidations
7
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Parent-Subsidiary Liquidations
- Lesson 7.5.1 Parent Tax Effects I
- Lesson 7.5.2 Subsidiary Tax Effects II
- Lesson 7.5.3 Applications Logic Check 1
- Lesson 7.5.3 Applications Logic Check 2
- Lesson 7.5.3 Applications Logic Check 3
- Lesson 7.5.3 Applications Logic Check 4
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Parent-Subsidiary Liquidations
Lesson 7.6: Module 7 Wrap-Up
1
Videos
- Corporate Liquidations Wrap-Up
1
Quiz
- Corporate Liquidations Quiz
Lesson 8.0: Module Information
1
Videos
- Corporate Reorganizations Overview
2
Readings
- Module 8 Overview
- Module 8 Readings
Lesson 8.1: Historical Background
1
Videos
- Lesson 8.1 Historical Background
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Historical Background
Lesson 8.2: Tax-Deferred Reorganizations
6
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Tax-Deferred Reorganizations
- Lesson 8.2.1 General Requirements
- Lesson 8.2.2 Type A Organizations
- Lesson 8.2.3 Type B and C Organizations
- Lesson 8.2.4 Type D Organizations
- Lesson 8.2.5 Type E, F, and G Organizations
5
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: General Requirements
- Knowledge Check: Type A Organizations
- Knowledge Check: Type B & C Organizations
- Knowledge Check: Type D Organizations
- Knowledge Check: Type E, F and G Organizations
Lesson 8.3: Tax Consequences
7
Videos
- Lesson Objectives - Tax Consequences
- Lesson 8.3.1 Concepts
- Lesson 8.3.2 Application Logic Check 1
- Lesson 8.3.2 Application Logic Check 2
- Lesson 8.3.2 Application Logic Check 3
- Lesson 8.3.2 Application Logic Check 4
- Lesson 8.3.2 Application Logic Check 5
1
Quiz
- Knowledge Check: Tax Consequences
Lesson 8.4: Module 8 Wrap-Up
1
Discussions
- Final Reflection: I used to think ... Now I think
1
Videos
- Corporate Reorganizations Wrap-Up
2
Readings
- Congratulations on completing the course!
- Get Your Course Certificate
1
Quiz
- Corporate Reorganizations Quiz

Michael P Donohoe, PhD, CPA