Contemporary Tax Practice: Research, Planning and Strategies
Authors/Editors : John O. Everett Ph.D., CPA, Cherie Hennig Ph.D., M.B.A., Nancy Nichols
ISBN : 978-0-8080-2379-1 Date Published : 8/10
Suggested List Price: $149.00 Net Bookstore Price: $119.20
Contemporary Tax Practice: Research, Planning and Strategies will change the way you teach your tax research course, and the way future professionals learn how to perform tax research. This all new text provides a solid foundation of tax research skills by teaching the nuances of conducting tax research in today’s environment. The book then provides exposure to frequently encountered tax planning topics and strategies, better preparing users for their future in tax practice.
Build a solid foundation
Early chapters are devoted to relevant legislative, administrative and judicial authorities, so users understand the how’s and the why’s behind tax practice today
Users will gain a thorough understanding of how to perform tax research in today’s environment
Landmark judicial decisions are presented, covering areas such as gross income, deductions, property gains and accounting methods
Users gain exposure to tax practice issues and learn about tax communications
Each chapter features case studies and research questions which highlight the real-world relevance of tax research and tax planning while reinforcing concepts and skills learned in each chapter
Then take it to the next level
To most effectively prepare users for today’s tax practice environment, this book offers coverage of many key tax planning opportunities and strategies on topics such as individuals, retirement, choice of entity, closely held businesses and more
This book also provides coverage of critical financial reporting issues such as FAS 109, FIN 48, and Schedule M3, which significantly impact and influence the way practitioners advise their clients
A chapter on Tax Reform Proposals is also included in order to familiarize the reader with terms and topics such as the flat tax, Value- Added (VAT) Tax, the Fair Tax and much more
Interactive real-world tools
Access to CCH’s IntelliConnect® — the professional research package with fully integrated full-text primary source documents, analysis, and current tax news, including federal, state and international tax. Users learn how to do tax research on this CCH industry-leading platform and are also able to answer the research questions found in each chapter
A dedicated product Web site will be available and will feature online interactive quizzes, tax news updates and more
Instructors are also able to receive a CD ROM with end of chapter problem solutions and a test bank
Introduction to Tax Authority — Legislative Authority
Introduction to Tax Authority — Administrative Authority
Introduction to Tax Authority — Judicial Authority
Tax Research — Locating and Assessing Tax Authority
Landmark Judicial Decisions — Gross Income
Landmark Judicial Decisions — Deductions
Landmark Judicial Decisions — Property Gains and Losses
Landmark Judicial Decisions — Accounting Methods and Records
Tax Practice — Procedures, Administration and Sanctions
Tax Communications: Anatomy of a Tax Engagement
Tax Planning Strategies — Individual Taxpayers
Tax Planning Strategies — Retirement Issues
Tax Planning Strategies — Estate & Gift Tax Basics
Tax Planning Strategies — Advanced Estate & Gift, and Income Tax Issues
Tax Planning Strategies — Choice of Business Entity
Tax Planning Strategies — Closely-Held Business
The Tax Accrual: An Introduction to Financial Accounting Issues & Book Tax Differences
Tax Reform Proposals
Comprehensive Instructor Resource CD
Chapter Outlines and Lecture Notes
PowerPoint Slides
Solutions to the End-of-Chapter Problems
Test Bank (PDF and Respondus Files)
Two Ten Question Quizzes for each Chapter
Research: IntelliConnect™
Passwords/IDs are provided for instructors in bulk quantity for distribution to students. Students have access to IntelliConnect with fully integrated full-text primary source documents, analysis, and current tax news, including federal, state and international tax. Users learn how to do tax research on the CCH industry-leading platform and are also able to answer research questions found in each chapter.
Compliance: ProSystem fx Tax
A 50 seat license to ProSystem fx Tax is made available to adopters for installation in your accounting lab/library. PFX is used by 70 of the top 100 Accounting firms and contains returns prep software for Individuals, Corporations, Partnerships, S Corporations, Estate and Gift Taxes, Exempt Organizations and all 50 states.
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