Available in:

OnDemand Course

Fundamentals of Federal Income Taxation for Financially Troubled Corporations, Partnerships and S Corporations

Learn federal income rules that drive tax consequences of modifying the debt component of a corporate capital structure in bankruptcy or out of court.

In light of the COVID-19 epidemic and its impact on the local and global economies, many corporations will be re-examining their capital structures to better reflect the current business environment and financial realities. In some situations, debtors will determine that their financing arrangements are not aligned with their changed business situation. To reduce the cash drain of interest and principal payments, many corporate debtors will be looking to modify the terms of debt, replace debt with equity or reduce the amount of debt owed in an out of court process or in a bankruptcy case. While a troubled company may not always be able to optimize its debt restructuring due to lender demands, undertaking a debt workout without properly addressing the tax considerations may result in significant cash tax leakage post restructuring. Even if they cannot alter the terms of the debt workout, debtors should still understand the tax consequences of their actions so that they can fully understand the after-tax costs and benefits of modifying their debt structure. We will consider what is cancellation of debt income (CODI) and when is CODI realized? When is realized CODI not included in gross income? How is the deferral of income recognition achieved under the Internal Revenue Code? What are the special rules for consolidated return groups, S-corporations and partnerships?

91 minutes
Course Exam
Certificate of Completion
Purchase Options

Add to Wishlist

More Program Information

Why Lorman?

Over 37 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

Agenda

Cancellation of Debt Income (CODI)

  • What Is CODI?
  • When Is CODI Realized?
  • Is CODI Taxable?

Recourse and Non-Recourse Debt

  • What Is the Difference Between Recourse and Non-Recourse Debt?
  • What Are the Differences in the Tax Treatment of Recourse and Non-Recourse Debt?
  • What Is the Significance of the Distinction Between Recourse and Non-Recourse Debt for Financially Troubled Companies?

Basic Corporate Rules for Tax Treatment of CODI

  • What Are the Basic Rules of Sections 108(a) and (b)?
  • What Are the Rules of Section 1017?
  • What Tax Policy Is Implemented by These Rules?
  • What Are the Rules of Section 108(e)?

Application of Sections 108 and 1017 to Groups of Corporations Filing Consolidated Returns

  • What Is the Policy of Section 1.1502-28?
  • What Are the Operative Steps in Section 1.1502-28?
  • When Is Intercompany Debt Important?

Sections 382(l)(5) and (l)(6)

  • What Is Section 382 in General?
  • How Do Sections 382(l)(5) and (l)(6) Modify the General Rule?
  • What Are the Benefits and Detriments of Section 382(l)(5)?

CODI and Partnerships and S Corporations

  • How Does Section 108 Apply to Partnerships?
  • How Does Section 108 Apply to S Corporations?

Section 1.1001-3 and Modification of Debt Terms

  • What Is a Modification?
  • What Is a Significant Modification?
  • What Are the Tax Consequences of a Significant Modification?
Purchase Options

Add to Wishlist

More Program Information

Why Lorman?

Over 37 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

Credits

OnDemand Course

This course was last revised on December 15, 2020.

Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

Purchase Options

Add to Wishlist

More Program Information

Why Lorman?

Over 37 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

Faculty

Richard D. Liebman

Richard D. Liebman

BDO USA, LLP

  • Managing Director, BDO USA, LLP National Tax Office – Corporate Tax
  • Practice focus: Federal corporate income tax including the taxation of bankruptcy and out-of-court debt workout transactions
  • Retired Big 4 tax partner who has continued to practice with top-tier firms in the professional services industry
  • Led tax planning engagements in bankruptcy cases and out-of-court debt workouts
  • Industry experience includes: automotive, oil exploration and production, oil field services, aviation, retail distribution, technology, hospitality, and manufacturing
  • Prior teaching experience includes serving as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Chicago-Kent College of Law where he taught the Consolidated Federal Income Tax Return course in the LL.M. in Taxation program
  • Speaking engagements include presentations to the American Bankruptcy Institute, Turnaround Management Association, Tax Executives Institute, and Practicing Law Institute
  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, American Bankruptcy Institute and Turnaround Management Association
  • J.D. degree, with honors, Northwestern University School of Law; B.S. degree in business and economics, Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Can be contacted at [email protected]
Purchase Options

Add to Wishlist

More Program Information

Why Lorman?

Over 37 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

All of your training, right here at Lorman

All of your training, right here at Lorman.

Pay once and get a full year of unlimited training in any format, any time!

  • OnDemand Courses
  • Live Webinars
  • MP3 Downloads
  • Course Manuals
  • Executive Reports
  • White Papers and Articles

Additional benefits include:

  • State Specific Credit Tracker
  • All-Access Pass Course Concierge

Questions? Call 877-296-2169 to speak with a real person.

Sign Up Today
With This Course

Access to all training products for one year
$699/year

Unlimited Lorman Training

With the All-Access Pass there is no guessing what you will need for your yearly training budget. $699 will cover all of your training needs for an entire year!

Easy Registrations

Once you purchase your All-Access Pass you will never be any further than one-click away from attending any Lorman training course.

Invest in Yourself

You haven't gotten to where you are professionally by luck alone; it's taken a lot of hard work and training. Invest in yourself with the All-Access Pass.

Product ID: 408025
Purchase Options

Available in Multiple Formats

Purchase this course and learn on your schedule!