SM
5.0Reviewed Aug 26, 2019
The instructors were very thorough and detailed. The explanations and examples provided were very helpful.
The instructors were very thorough and detailed. The explanations and examples provided were very helpful.
Federal Taxation II: Property Transactions of Business Owners and Shareholders
NOTE: Course Update Coming Soon! We’re currently updating this course to reflect major changes to U.S. tax law made by the 2025 legislation commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. An updated version of the course will launch in early 2026, with revised lessons, examples, and explanations that align with the new law. In the meantime, please note that some content may reflect pre-2025 rules. This course examines the U.S. federal tax system as it relates to property transactions of business owners and shareholders. Topics include cost recovery, such as depreciation, amortization, and depletion; calculation of realized versus recognized gains and losses; evaluation of the potential tax effects of nontaxable exchanges; and the combining, or netting, gains and losses that are different in nature. Assignments facilitate self-discovery of knowledge and development of a variety of professional skills.
Status: Income Tax
Status: Real Estate Transactions
IntermediateCourse29 hours
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LA
5.0Reviewed Nov 15, 2019
This course offers and excellent primer in the tax treatment of property transactions. It can be a bit dry, but that is the nature of tax.
MO
5.0Reviewed Jul 17, 2020
The best Instructors in Coursera! Many thanks to instructors!
HX
5.0Reviewed May 2, 2022
lots of stuff but overall it was good. some videos need to be watched for many times...
MR
5.0Reviewed Jul 13, 2025
Excellent course for anyone wanting to understand how property transaction are taxed
CP
5.0Reviewed Nov 13, 2020
The exposition of the many complex topics was clear.
DH
5.0Reviewed May 22, 2024
This course was challenging, the minutia of detail needed. You will have to notes upon notes, review the course content. I you work a regular 9/5, planned on staying up late! Good Course.
GG
5.0Reviewed Dec 22, 2017
Very informative and nicely presented course about the US taxation regulations. One of my favorites.
SV
5.0Reviewed Jan 29, 2019
This course is very good starting point for obtaining an understanding of the Depreciation rules/ Asset classes employed
ZL
5.0Reviewed Jun 6, 2020
Great both in terms of substance and structure.
MB
5.0Reviewed Sep 14, 2021
Excellent overview of the relevant taxes applicable to property transactions. Great content and well presented!
SH
5.0Reviewed Apr 28, 2020
It was great learning with Professors, they explained all the provisions in a very systematic way.
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Sherillia Massicot
5.0
Reviewed Aug 26, 2019Aeshwar Deonarine
5.0
Reviewed May 1, 2018Once again, Professor Lisowsky has made very complex topics extremely clear and enjoyable. This course covered two generally complex but common topics in taxation - depreciation and capital gains/losses. To master these areas,one first needs to understand the principles. Professor Lisowsky is an expert at explaining complex tax laws. Second, one needs lots of practice. There are tons of questions provided in the course that serve to reinforce the concepts. Overall, the design , structure, and content of this course is par excellent.
Bandula Weerasekara
5.0
Reviewed Aug 23, 2021Federal Taxation II was very comprehensive and I was able to add knowledge on property transactions to Taxation I on individual taxation. I feel non taxable Exchanges such as Personal Residence and Gifts and Donations could be a part individual taxation. As a Financial Consultant (FCMA,CGMA) I recommend this course to Accountants and others who is looking to gain an insight to US Federal Taxation,
Richard Fricke
5.0
Reviewed Sep 27, 2020This course really taught me a lot about Capital Gains and Losses which will help me in my tax planning efforts both personal and business.
Nikhil Vekariya
5.0
Reviewed Jan 19, 2020This course concept is very crisp and to the point that all the nitigrities of the tax is covered and how to save maximum tax by complying the law is addressed by both the professors. Great Thanks to courcera, Matthew and Petro.
Michelle Bogda
5.0
Reviewed Sep 3, 2025I didn't really know how applicable this would be to me until I started the course. I wish I would have learned this earlier in life. Thank you to the two amazing professors that teach this course!
David holder
5.0
Reviewed May 23, 2024This course was challenging, the minutia of detail needed. You will have to notes upon notes, review the course content. I you work a regular 9/5, planned on staying up late! Good Course.
Lucas Allen
5.0
Reviewed Nov 15, 2019This course offers and excellent primer in the tax treatment of property transactions. It can be a bit dry, but that is the nature of tax.
Sandhya Vempati
5.0
Reviewed Jan 30, 2019This course is very good starting point for obtaining an understanding of the Depreciation rules/ Asset classes employed
Matt de Beer
5.0
Reviewed Sep 15, 2021Excellent overview of the relevant taxes applicable to property transactions. Great content and well presented!
Guy Grimm
5.0
Reviewed Dec 23, 2017Very informative and nicely presented course about the US taxation regulations. One of my favorites.
Swati Harwani
5.0
Reviewed Apr 28, 2020It was great learning with Professors, they explained all the provisions in a very systematic way.
Haifeng Xu
5.0
Reviewed May 3, 2022lots of stuff but overall it was good. some videos need to be watched for many times...
Michael Rodrigues
5.0
Reviewed Jul 14, 2025Excellent course for anyone wanting to understand how property transaction are taxed
Rebeca Mejias
5.0
Reviewed Jan 29, 2021I am very grateful for everything I learned in this course, it is excellent!
Alan Ryder
5.0
Reviewed Apr 8, 2026Excellent course, I enjoyed the lessons and learning experience.
malika orazymbetova
5.0
Reviewed Jul 18, 2020The best Instructors in Coursera! Many thanks to instructors!
Mario Julian Ramon Montoya
5.0
Reviewed Oct 9, 2018Congratulations
Excelent course
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Charles Phelps
5.0
Reviewed Nov 13, 2020The exposition of the many complex topics was clear.
Zhiyao Li
5.0
Reviewed Jun 6, 2020Great both in terms of substance and structure.