Bodner & Clark Tax School

How every class works

From the code section to the form.

The lawWe start with the statute and the regulations, quoted word for word and linked to the source.
The planningWhen the strategy works, when it doesn't, and the facts that have to be true.
The returnThen we put it on the actual forms, line by line, on a sample return.
The proofThe documentation and the authority you need if the IRS ever asks.

The law · IRC § 280A(g)

Special rule for certain rental use

"... if a dwelling unit is used during the taxable year by the taxpayer as a residence and such dwelling unit is actually rented for less than 15 days during the taxable year, then ... the income derived from such use for the taxable year shall not be included in the gross income of such taxpayer under section 61."

The planning · Augusta Rule

What has to be true

The home is the owner's residence during the year

It is rented for fewer than 15 days in the year

A real business purpose for each day rented

Rent set at a fair rate for comparable space

The return · Form 1120-S

Where it lands

10 Bad debts

11 RentsRent paid to the owner

12 Taxes and licenses

Owner's Form 1040Not included in income

The proof

The file you keep

A written rental agreement

The agenda and notes for each day used

Comparable rental rates for the area

Payment from the business account to the owner

Inside Tax School

Everything you need to use it on a real return.

Live classes, twice a month

Fridays, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM Central, with live Q&A.

The full class library

Every class we've ever taught, on demand, and every new one as it's released.

Slide decks, white papers and pro formas

The deck, the white paper and a sample return for each class, viewable in the library.

Firm-ready templates

Worksheets and trackers you can copy and use with your clients.

Law Library and Case Law Library

The code, regulations and court cases behind every class, in one place.

IRS CE credit

Your certificate is issued automatically when you pass the exam.

Memberships

Pick the membership that fits where your practice is today.

Who teaches

Taught by two practitioners who do this work every day.

Bobby BodnerCPA, EA, MS Tax

Licensed CPA in Texas and Enrolled Agent. Speaks at Real Estate Tax Summits, Crypto Tax Summits and Main Street 360 Conferences.

Mande ClarkEA

Enrolled Agent with a focus on tax strategy, real estate and financial planning. Speaks at the same summits and conferences.

More about Bobby and Mande

What members say

In their own words.

So many other education programs for tax professionals are surface level (to put it nicely). B&C Tax School lets you sit down and actually understand it.

Rachel K.Tax Advisor

Prior to joining I was not a very confident tax professional. After joining, attending the biweekly calls, and watching the past recordings, I am a whole new tax professional.

Allen P.EA

I already knew which strategies fit my clients. What I had not found anywhere else was training on how and where to apply those strategies on the actual tax forms. Bodner & Clark Tax School filled that gap.

Diva M.MBA, CTA

Brilliant. Just brilliant.

Marcus T.Tax Advisor

I absolutely love the program. Everything is so well organized, it makes it easy to find exactly what I need on any topic.

Courtney H.EA

I paid $12,000 elsewhere to understand this and got the high level. When I saw your level, I was like, this is what I thought I was getting in the first place.

Daniel R.Tax Advisor

I learned how to file complex tax strategy the right way. The implementation section on each class is just one big beautiful package.

Brian S.Tax Advisor

Your current education is invaluable.

Yulia O.EA, CFP

What I love about the training is that it is methodical, backed up by the regulations, consistently structured, and community oriented.

Jennifer D.CPA

There are countless tax education programs out there charging $10k+. Nothing compares to [B&C] Tax School, and it’s a fraction of the price.

Kevin M.Tax Advisor

I really appreciate the way you explain everything using the actual tax forms. It makes the concepts much clearer.

Jazmin C.Tax Advisor

Tax strategy & implementation that actually holds up under IRS audit.