Tax Issues for Real Estate and Homebuilding 2024
4.00 Credits
Member Price $159
Non-Member Price $209
Overview
Taxation of real estate and homebuilding activities has been subject to IRS scrutiny, primarily complying with cost capitalization issues and revenue recognition, including costing out for units sold. This course includes an in-depth analysis regarding tax accounting methods for various real estate and homebuilding activities, including the application of IRC Section 263A (capitalization and inclusion in inventory costs of certain expenses) and IRC Section 461 (general rule for the taxable year of deduction). This program will provide clear insights to approach compliance with costing rules, avoid IRS audit adjustments, and obtain the most beneficial tax results for the home builder/developer.
Highlights
- Discussion of appropriate entity selection and small taxpayer status
- Walkthrough of costing methods and compliance issues under IRC 263A
- Analysis of IRC 461 related to economic performance
- Illustrative examples and analysis
- Sample computations for homebuilder unit costing
- Recent IRC 263A challenges by the IRS
- Update of related cases and issues-including recent tax reform
Prerequisites
General knowledge of IRC 263A, and IRC 461
Designed For
CPAs and tax professionals working in or serving the construction industry.
Objectives
- Recognize the applicable revenue recognition and costing methods required for homebuilding activities
- Determine appropriate accounting methods now available as a result of tax reform
- Identify areas where tax deferral still exists, especially for small businesses
Preparation
None
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Eugene Ristaino, CalCPA Education Foundation
Gene Ristaino is a partner/member of Isdaner & Company, LLC, a local firm of 65 people in Bala Cynwyd PA (Philadelphia area) and is the director of accounting, auditing and quality control for the firm. Gene manages a diversified accounting practice (over 40 years of experience) specializing in the construction and real estate industries. He also provides consulting services for developers and contractors in cost certification and analysis, claim support and documentation, expert witness, business valuation and job cost system implementation and improvement. Gene has provided expert testimony and/or issued expert reports in numerous litigation support engagements involving real estate transactions, construction claims, family disputes and embezzlement cases. He has provided expert testimony in two Court appearances. He has also prepared construction contract claims, back charge reports, and damage reports in dispute litigation and arbitration. Gene is Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) certified by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Valuation and/or Litigation engagements include construction contractors; leisure transportation; travel and tour agencies; manufacturing; real estate investment limited partnerships and LLCs; specialty restaurants; and family limited partnerships. Cases have included dissenting stockholder disputes; buy/sell transaction prices; estate and gift tax issues; and owner disputes. Gene has attended the Business Valuation Course, and the Fair Value Forum developed by the AICPA. Gene has a Masters in Taxation (MT), concentrating in corporate taxation, with a specialization in the real estate and construction industries. Gene’s diversified background includes a concentration in the governmental and not-for-profit auditing sectors, including HUD, Circular A-133 and the Single Audit, as well as healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, retail and service organizations. Gene is a national instructor for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and many state societies. He also lectures for many industry associations, and has authored numerous professional education programs, including several one-day seminars. Gene is a member of the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants and currently serves on the Peer review and A&A Procedures committees for the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Gene is a team captain for the AICPA Peer Review Program, and has performed numerous peer reviews under the AICPA Standards. Gene is a former adjunct professor of tax law for the Masters in Taxation Programs for Villanova University and Philadelphia University. He received his undergraduate BS degree in accounting from Drexel University, and earned his Masters in Taxation from Villanova University.
Non-Member Price $209
Member Price $159