Form 4797 - Reporting the Sale of Business Property - Self-Study Course - Agenda

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Self-study course agenda explaining how to report transactions on Form 4797 for the sale, exchange, involuntary conversion, and disposition of certain noncapital assets, including IRC §179 property. Learning objectives cover identifying reportable transactions and required form parts, understanding tax consequences for different business property dispositions, and recognizing when depreciation deductions must be recaptured. The agenda also details which property types map to IRC guidance, how to complete each part of the form, recapture provisions, and practical examples including cases where business use drops below 50%.

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Agenda

When Form 4797 is Used

Common Types of Property Reported on Form 4797

Recapture Provisions

Reporting Transactions on Form 4797

Examples

Less Common Depreciation Recapture

FAQs

Which transactions typically require reporting on Form 4797?

Form 4797 is used for sale or exchange of property, involuntary conversions, disposition of noncapital assets, and certain IRC §179 property dispositions. It also covers recapture computation when business use drops below 50%.

How are property types classified on Form 4797 according to Revenue Code sections?

Common classifications include §1231 property (land, buildings, and equipment used in business), §1245 property (property subject to allowance for depreciation), and §1250 property (intangible real property, buildings and structural components, and tangible real property).

What does the course say about depreciation recapture and where it is reported?

Depreciation recapture is addressed through recapture provisions for §1245 and §1250 property. The agenda notes recapture is reported in Part III, and Part IV applies when business use drops below 50% for §179 and §280F(b)(2) situations.

Sep 19, 2026

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