Source library

IRS Publication Reference Library

Source references used to anchor lessons, questions, flashcards, and exam explanations. Students must verify current-year instructions before testing.

Reference policy

These records are source anchors, not a substitute for current IRS instructions. Course content should cite the relevant form, publication, instruction, or Circular 230 topic before publication.

Last reviewed: May 30, 2026. Current IRS SEE cycle; students must verify current-year limits before testing.

Part 1

Publication 17

General individual income tax guide.

Use as a broad source for individual tax rules and taxpayer-facing explanations.

IRS source

Part 1

Publication 501

Dependents, standard deduction, and filing information.

Use for filing requirements, filing status, dependents, and standard deduction topics.

IRS source

Part 1

Publication 525

Taxable and nontaxable income.

Use for income inclusion, exclusions, and common income classification questions.

IRS source

Part 2

Publication 334

Tax guide for small business.

Use for sole proprietorship, Schedule C, business income, and business deductions.

IRS source

Part 2

Publication 541

Partnerships.

Use for partnership formation, distributions, basis, and partner reporting.

IRS source

Part 2

Publication 542

Corporations.

Use for C corporation rules, deductions, distributions, and filing topics.

IRS source

Part 1, Part 2

Publication 946

How to depreciate property.

Use for depreciation, placed-in-service rules, Section 179, listed property, and recovery periods.

IRS source

Part 3

Publication 947

Practice before the IRS and power of attorney.

Use for representation authority, Form 2848, and practice-before-IRS topics.

IRS source

Part 3

Publication 594

The IRS collection process.

Use for collections, liens, levies, payment options, and taxpayer collection rights.

IRS source

Part 3

Publication 5

Appeal rights and protest preparation.

Use for appeal rights, protest concepts, and administrative review procedures.

IRS source