Passkey EA Review Part 2

Book excerpt: Learn how to become an enrolled agent with PassKey's comprehensive EA Review study program, newly revised and thoroughly updated for tax year 2012. This is an in-depth study guide for Part 2 of the IRS enrolled agent exam. Using simple-to-understand language and concrete examples, this study guide helps demystify complex tax law. The numerous sample questions and answers at the end of each chapter prepare you for the EA exam offered during the May 1, 2013 to February 28, 2014 testing window. Part 2: Businesses covers tax law relating to C and S corporations; sole proprietorships; partnerships; exempt entities; farmers; business income and expenses; accounting methods; inventory valuation; business credits; basis; depreciation; disposition of business assets; retirement plans; trusts and estates; and much more. *Note: This book has been extensively updated and rigorously vetted for accuracy by experts in the tax profession. It includes the last-minute tax changes of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. For more study help, PassKey also offers a six-part practice exam workbook with detailed answers and explanations, so you can test yourself, time yourself, and learn!