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TCP Study Guide

Tax Compliance and Planning — Individuals, Entities, and Property

Updated for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

OBBBA provisions become testable on TCP starting July 1, 2026 — permanent 100% bonus depreciation, the permanent QBI deduction, the $15M estate exclusion, and more. Our planning lessons teach the new law and flag the cutoff.

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Section 1

Individual Tax Compliance and Personal Financial Planning

3040% of the TCP exam

Section Overview

Covers advanced individual income tax, gifting and education planning, retirement and personal financial planning, and estate and gift tax planning.

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Section 2

Entity Tax Compliance

3040% of the TCP exam

Section Overview

Covers the tax compliance of C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships, including basis tracking, and multi-jurisdictional and tax-exempt entity issues.

4 topics-

Section 3

Entity Tax Planning

1020% of the TCP exam

Section Overview

Covers choice of entity, distribution and liquidation planning, owner compensation and fringe benefits, and accounting method and timing strategies.

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Section 4

Property Transactions

1020% of the TCP exam

Section Overview

Covers basis and cost recovery planning, and the character and recognition of gains, losses, and nonrecognition transactions.

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