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Tax Strategies for Bankruptcy, Divorce, Foreclosure, and Debt Issues (Video) (Course Id 2979)

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Author:

Elan Becker, Enrolled Agent (EA)

Course Length:

Pages: 3 ||| Review Questions: 6 ||| Final Exam Questions: 10

CPE Credits:

2.0

IRS Credits:

2

Price:

$29.95

Passing Score:

70%

Course Type:

Video - IRS Enrolled Agents

Technical Designation:

Technical

Field Of Study:

Taxes

Approved Audience:

NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry

Key Takeaways:

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. Who is this course for?

This 2.0-credit CPE video course is designed for CPAs, accountants, IRS Enrolled Agents, and tax professionals who advise clients facing bankruptcy, divorce, foreclosure, debt cancellation, and other financial hardships.

2. What is this course about or what problem does this course solve?

This course explains tax consequences and planning strategies involving divorce and separation, property transfers, alimony, child support, cancellation of indebtedness income, foreclosure, property repossessions, and bad debt deductions, including IRC Sections 108, 1038, and 166.

3. Where can the knowledge from this course be used?

The knowledge can be applied in tax preparation, tax advisory, and client financial planning engagements involving divorce settlements, bankruptcy proceedings, foreclosure transactions, debt forgiveness, asset divisions, and property repossessions.

4. Why is this course important to a CPA, Accountant, or IRS Enrolled Agent?

This course helps tax professionals identify tax liabilities, evaluate applicable exclusions and deductions, and develop tax planning strategies to assist clients experiencing financial or personal setbacks while earning 2.0 CPE credits and 2 IRS credits.

5. When is this course relevant or timely?

Released in 2026, this course is relevant when advising clients undergoing divorce, bankruptcy, foreclosure, debt restructuring, or financial hardship, particularly when evaluating cancellation of indebtedness income, property transfers, and related tax consequences.

6. How is a course like this consumed or used?

This course is delivered as a self-study video with no prerequisites or advance preparation, allowing participants to study the material and earn 2.0 CPE credits and 2 IRS credits by passing a 10-question final examination with a minimum score of 70% within one year of purchase.

Description:

Core Focus Areas:

This course focuses on:

  • Tax Issues in Divorce and Separation 
  • Property Transfers and Asset Division 
  • Alimony Treatment Under Current Law 
  • Tax Perspective on Child Support
  • Cancellation of Indebtedness Income 
  • Foreclosure Tax Consequences 
  • Section 108 Exclusions and Exceptions 
  • Property Repossessions: 26 U.S. Code §1038
  • Bad Debt Treatment: 26 U.S. Code § 166
  • Tax Planning During Financial Hardship 

Usage Rank:

0

Release:

2026

Version:

1.0

Prerequisites:

None.

Experience Level:

Overview

Additional Contents:

Complete, no additional material needed.

Additional Links:

Advance Preparation:

None.

Delivery Method:

QAS Self Study

Intended Participants:

Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

Revision Date:

05-Nov-2026

NASBA Course Declaration:

Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam.

Keywords:

Tax Strategies for Bankruptcy, Divorce, Foreclosure, and Debt Issues (Video) - CPE course for CPAs

Learning Objectives:

Course Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to: 

  1. Identify tax consequences associated with bankruptcy, divorce, foreclosure, and debt-related events. 
  2. Recognize the tax treatment of property transfers, asset divisions, alimony, and support arrangements. 
  3. Analyze cancellation of indebtedness income rules and applicable exclusions under IRC Section 108. 
  4. Evaluate the tax implications of property repossessions and bad debt deductions. 
  5. Apply tax planning strategies to help clients navigate financial and personal setbacks.

Course Contents:

Chapter 1 - Tax Strategies for Bankruptcy, Divorce, Foreclosure, and Debt Issues

Chapter 1 Review Questions

Glossary of Key Terms

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