Personal Tax Return Analysis

AIB - PERSONAL TAX RETURN ANALYSIS

Course Description: 
Personal Tax Return Analysis is designed to teach students the basics of analyzing tax returns. The course begins with a discussion about analyzing returns to determine a projected income. Students will learn about income trends, recurring versus non-recurring income, and how tax returns can be used as a sales tool. By the end of the course students should be confident in analyzing personal tax returns.

Audience:  Bank personnel who are in a position to obtain tax returns from customers for lending analysis, yet have little or no training in tax analysis.

Learning Objectives:  After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • Describe what constitutes a complete tax return and how to identify signs of fraud

  • Identify income trends and non-recurring situations used in analysis

  • Describe the areas on tax returns that can be used to identify cross-sell opportunities

  • Analyze wage and tip income including the non-cash and pre-tax benefits associated with the source of income

  • Analyze taxable and non-taxable interest and dividend income

  • Describe and calculate the source of income information on Schedule C

  • Explain and calculate capital gains and losses

  • Differentiate the areas on Schedule E and calculate rental income

  • Calculate limited partnership income

Prerequisites:  None, although familiarity with general banking practices is recommended

Course Credits:  AIB credits -  0.5; ICB credits - 9.75; CEU credits - 1.0

Delivery Methods:  This course is available in the following formats:

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