University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Federal Taxation I: Individuals, Employees, and Sole Proprietors

Matthew Hutchens

Instructor: Matthew Hutchens

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

714 reviews

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
3 weeks at 10 hours a week
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Identify relevant sources of tax law.

  • Compute an individual’s federal taxable income and tax liability.

  • Identify differences in tax-preferred retirement vehicles.

  • Complete a basic US federal tax return.

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Taught in English

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There are 8 modules in this course

This module introduces the course and U.S. taxes, including the federal income tax structure from income to tax liability. It also reviews the constitutional basis, historical development, and primary sources of U.S. tax law.

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11 videos10 readings9 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module focuses on gross income and Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) within the U.S. federal income tax system. It explains how deductions affect AGI and concludes with dependency rules, tax calculation, and filing requirements.

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8 videos5 readings8 assignments

This module examines gross income with a focus on statutory inclusions. It explains how specific rules determine whether certain receipts, such as unemployment compensation or Social Security benefits, are included in income and when they must be reported.

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8 videos1 reading6 assignments

This module focuses on statutory exclusions from gross income under IRC §61. It explains key reasons for exclusions, including non-profit transfers, economic restoration, and social policy goals.

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5 videos2 readings6 assignments

This module introduces tax deductions and explains how for-AGI deductions reduce income to calculate Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). It covers income-related and selected personal for-AGI deductions, such as business expenses and retirement contributions, and concludes with the tax treatment of hobbies.

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6 videos1 reading7 assignments

This module examines fact-specific rules governing expense deductibility, including differences between employees and self-employed taxpayers. It also highlights key limits and business deductions, such as nondeductible expenses, net operating losses, and the qualified business income deduction.

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10 videos2 readings8 assignments

This module covers from-AGI deductions, including itemized deductions and other personal deductions subject to AGI limits. It concludes with income deferral and exclusion concepts, especially those related to retirement savings and earnings.

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5 videos1 reading6 assignments

In this module, you will review the Comprehensive Example video and apply those concepts to a tax return problem.

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2 videos6 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹

 

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