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Enrolled Agent Exam [Part 2] 67, W-2 Wage and UBIA Limitation for QBI
Published: July 3, 2026
Duration: 3:12
This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- How to calculate the two separate QBI limitations for high-income taxpayers with non-SSTB businesses.
- The specific formula: the QBI deduction is limited to the greater of (a) 50% of W-2 wages or (b) 25% of W-2 wages plus 2.5% of UBIA.
- A critical exam trap: always use the Unadjusted Basis Immediately after A...