Part 2 of 3

Business Taxation

Master business entities, MACRS depreciation, and property transactions with comprehensive practice tests and official IRS references.

100

Questions

3.5 hrs

Time limit

55–60%

Pass rate

100–140

Study hours

Exam content

What's covered in Part 2

Focuses on business entities, income & deductions, property transactions, and individual taxpayer issues for business owners.

Business Entities

Sole proprietorships, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and entity selection.

    Business Income & Deductions

    Revenue recognition, COGS, depreciation, business expenses, and deductions.

      Specialized Business Topics

      Accounting methods, like-kind exchanges, business credits, and advanced topics.

        Property Transactions

        Gain/loss recognition, Section 1231, depreciation recapture, and basis calculations.

          Individual Taxpayer Issues

          Self-employment tax, QBI deduction, retirement plans, and home office deductions.

            Study topics

            Featured study topics

            Deep dive into critical business taxation concepts

            C Corporation: C Corp Formation (Sec 351) & Basis

            Business Entities

            Difficulty:easy – medium – hard
            Source:IRC §351+3 more

            Understanding c corp formation (sec 351) & basis is essential for the EA exam. This topic includes official IRS guidance and real-world applications.

            C Corporation: Corporate Income Tax & Dividends

            Business Entities

            Difficulty:easy – medium – hard
            Source:IRC §11+3 more

            Understanding corporate income tax & dividends is essential for the EA exam. This topic includes official IRS guidance and real-world applications.

            Partnership: Partner Basis & K-1 Allocation

            Business Entities

            Difficulty:easy – medium – hard
            Source:IRC §705+2 more

            Understanding partner basis & k-1 allocation is essential for the EA exam. This topic includes official IRS guidance and real-world applications.

            Partnership: Partnership Distributions

            Business Entities

            Difficulty:easy – medium – hard
            Source:IRC §731+3 more

            Understanding partnership distributions is essential for the EA exam. This topic includes official IRS guidance and real-world applications.

            Partnership: Partnership Formation & Contributions

            Business Entities

            Difficulty:easy – medium – hard
            Source:IRC §721+3 more

            Understanding partnership formation & contributions is essential for the EA exam. This topic includes official IRS guidance and real-world applications.

            S Corporation: S Corp Election & Termination

            Business Entities

            Difficulty:easy – medium – hard
            Source:IRC §1362+1 more

            Understanding s corp election & termination is essential for the EA exam. This topic includes official IRS guidance and real-world applications.

            Plus 21 more topics covering all of Part 2

            Key concepts

            Critical Part 2 concepts

            MACRS Depreciation System

            Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) is the primary depreciation method for business property. Includes property classes, conventions (half-year, mid-quarter), depreciation methods (200% DB, 150% DB, straight-line), and ADS requirements.

            Section 179 Expensing

            Immediate expensing election allowing businesses to deduct the full cost of qualifying property in the year placed in service. Critical understanding of business income limitations and interaction with MACRS.

            Business Entities

            Comprehensive coverage of sole proprietorships (Schedule C), partnerships (Form 1065, K-1 allocations), S corporations (Form 1120-S), and C corporations (Form 1120). Includes formation, taxation, and distributions.

            QBI Deduction

            Section 199A Qualified Business Income deduction for pass-through entities. Includes W-2 wage limitations, UBIA of qualified property, and specified service trade or business (SSTB) restrictions.

            Official sources

            IRS resources for Part 2

            IRS Publication 946 — How to Depreciate Property

            Essential guide to MACRS, Section 179, and depreciation methods (100+ pages)

            IRS Publication 334 — Tax Guide for Small Business

            Comprehensive resource for sole proprietorships and small business taxation

            IRS Publication 535 — Business Expenses

            Detailed guidance on deductible business expenses

            IRC Section 168 — Accelerated Cost Recovery System

            Official tax code for MACRS depreciation

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