Schedule K-1: What is it & What do I do with it?

Overview

This seminar offers a practical and in-depth exploration of IRS Schedule K-1, a critical reporting document issued to taxpayers with interests in pass-through entities such as Partnerships, S Corporations, and Estates or Trusts. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how to interpret and accurately report Schedule K-1 data on Form 1040, with emphasis on common income, deduction, and credit items. The course also demystifies the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction, including eligibility criteria, reporting mechanics, and integration with K-1 data. Key compliance topics-such as basis and loss limitations, material participation rules, and passive activity considerations-will be addressed through practical examples. In addition, attendees will be briefed on recent developments affecting Schedules K-2 and K-3, ensuring they are equipped to navigate evolving international reporting requirements.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Speaker: Mary Jane Hourani, MM, EA, NTPI Fellow

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

• Overview of Schedule K-1 for Partnerships, S Corporations, and Estates/Trusts
• Reporting Schedule K-1 information on Form 1040
• Basis limitations, loss limitations, and material participation rules
• Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction and Schedule K-1 integration
• Schedules K-2 and K-3 requirements

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Enrolled Agent, CPA, Attorney, Tax Practitioner, Certified Financial Planner

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

• Recognize the purpose and structure of Schedule K-1.
• Differentiate between Schedule K-1 forms received from various entities.
• Identify the application of basis limitations, loss limitations, and material participation rules.
• Analyze the integration of Schedule K-1 data with the Qualified Business Income (QBI) Deduction.
• Apply reporting requirements for Schedule K-1 on Form 1040.
• Examine case studies to comprehend common challenges in reporting Schedule K-1.
• Identify Schedules K-2 and K-3 and their implications.
• Identify common errors and best practices for handling Schedule K-1 data.

Preparation

None

Notice

This course is provided by a third-party vendor. Please note that login instructions will not be available in the ‘My Upcoming CPE’ section of the NESCPA website. Instead, the login instructions will be sent directly to you via email by CPA Crossings (messenger@webex.com). Upon completing the course, your hours will be recorded in the ‘My CPE Tracker’ section of the NESCPA website.