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This convenient selection of federal taxation statutes and regulations is designed to provide up-to-date information for students and professors alike. It includes edited provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Treasury regulations, and various materials prepared by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A staple text in law schools, this informed volume is relied upon for its consistent format and extensive coverage. Detailed sections on the Internal Revenue title and Treasury regulations discuss income taxes, estate and gift taxes, employment taxes, miscellaneous excise taxes, procedure and administration, and the generation-skipping transfer tax. Detailed appendixes and a topical index are also included. The 2011 edition covers newly relevant changes made by the Worker, Homeownership, and Business Assistance Act of 2009; the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act; the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; and the Reconciliation Act of 2010.

The ultimate tax expert shows small business owners how to keep more of what you earn

For millions of self-employed Americans, Eva Rosenberg is the go-to person for tax advice. Now, from the woman behind the wildly popular TaxMama.com--named one of the top seven tax advice websites by Inc. magazine--comes the ultimate guide to navigating the tax maze. Small Business Taxes Made Easy walks you through every stage of the process, showing you how to reduce your tax losses at every step. You'll learn:

• How to set up a business plan that helps minimize taxes
• The tax benefits of various forms of financing
• How to spot errors in 1099s and what to do about them
• Record-keeping techniques that legally increase deductible expenses

Packed with new "Big Picture" tax scenarios and new "What-If?" case variations, SOUTH-WESTERN FEDERAL TAXATION 2011: COMPREHENSIVE VOLUME remains the most effective text for helping you master complex tax concepts and the ever-changing tax legislation. Renowned for its accessible, comprehensive, and time-tested presentation, the text provides thorough coverage of individual taxation, C Corporations, Flow-Through Entities, Family Tax Planning, and more, while highlighting materials of critical interest to the tax practitioner. Preparing you for the long term, SOUTH-WESTERN FEDERAL TAXATION 2011: COMPREHENSIVE VOLUME offers many opportunities to sharpen critical-thinking and writing skills. Internet exercises tied directly to chapter research cases give you hands-on experience using online resources to solve tax issues. The 2011 edition has been fully updated to include the latest tax legislation.

Packed with "Big Picture" tax scenarios and "What-If?" case variations, SOUTH-WESTERN FEDERAL TAXATION 2011: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES remains the most effective book for helping you master detailed tax concepts and the ever-changing tax legislation. Renowned for its accessible, comprehensive, and time-tested presentation, this book provides thorough coverage while highlighting materials of critical interest to the tax practitioner. INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES offers you many opportunities to sharpen critical-thinking and writing skills. A chapter-opening feature, Framework 1040: Tax Formula for Individuals, provides a unique organizational framework so you can understand how chapter topics relate to the 1040 form. Internet exercises are tied directly to chapter research cases in the book to give you hands-on experience using online resources to solve tax issues. H&R Block at Home? tax preparation software and the student version of Checkpoint? from Thomson Reuters come with each new copy of this book so you can obtain professional experience with leading software! The 2011 edition has been fully updated to include the latest tax legislation for individual taxpayer.

If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, you're not alone: more than twenty-five million taxpayers are faced with the terrifying prospect of dealing with audits, assessments, or other IRS problems every year. But with all the books devoted to how to prepare your taxes, there's never been one that explains how to get yourself out of trouble easily, legally, and inexpensively -- until now. With The IRS Problem Solver, veteran tax expert Dan Pilla offers the first comprehensive guide to dealing with the most common IRS problems taxpayers confront, from face-to-face audits to fraud penalties. Pilla's book is an indispensable preventive tool for all who file their own taxes-and a necessity for anyone who's just received a notice that the wolf is at the door.

The Pope/Anderson/Kramer series is unsurpassed in blending the technical content of the most recent federal taxation mandates with the highest level of readability and relevancy for readers.

An Introduction to Taxation; Determination of Tax; Gross Income: Inclusions; Gross Income: Exclusions; Property Transaction: Capital Gains and Losses; Deductions and Losses; Itemized Deductions; Losses and Bad Debts; Employee Expenses and Deferred Compensation

MARKET: For accounting professionals who need the latest updates and mandates in federal taxation.

A trust and estate lawyer to the stars offers an engaging look at how to avoid numerous estate planning mistakes

In The 101 Biggest Estate Planning Mistakes, author Herbert Nass, an estate planner for some of today's most famous celebrities, offers an entertaining look at what not to do when setting up an estate plan, or administering an estate. By examining the mistakes made by some of the most well-known celebrities-from Bob Marley to John F. Kennedy, Sr. and Jr.-this book will guide readers toward making a successful estate plan and help them avoid many common pitfalls. Chapters cover such topics as: mistakes involving tangible personal property, real estate, executors and trustees, minors, or persons with disabilities; as well as disgruntled family and friends left behind.

• Puts estate planning in perspective through entertaining examples of mistakes celebrities have made in developing their own plans
• Taps into the voyeuristic interest we have in the lives of the rich and famous
• Offers an insider's look at many fascinating wills of the rich and famous

Given the emotional, financial, and legal issues that arise from the death of a loved one-and the substantial assets that are transferred from one generation to the next at this time-understanding estate planning is essential. This book will put you in a better position to make more informed estate planning decisions.

A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions

Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2010 will help you take advantage of every tax break and deduction you may be entitled to.

This comprehensive guide is clearly organized by subject matter so you can easily find situations that may apply to you. Each tax benefit is also clearly explained-along with the eligibility requirements for claiming the benefit-while planning tips and common pitfalls associated with the benefit in question are discussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also included throughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisions possible.

• Discusses deductions and tax breaks with regard to your family, home, car, job, investments, charitable giving, health coverage, and much more
• Packed with hundreds of updated examples, practical advice, and real-world examples
• Other titles by Weltman: J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2010

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2010 is a book every taxpayer should own.

A functional approach to wills and to trusts, Estates and Trusts provides comprehensive treatment of the subject of estates and trusts. The Third Edition of the casebook provides increased focus on cutting edge issues including asset protection trusts, dynasty trusts, and tortious interference with inheritance. The new edition simplifies treatment of estate tax issues, and includes discussion of the estates of various celebrities including Anna Nicole Smith (complete with photograph), James Brown, Doris Duke, and Andy Warhol in order to bring complex legal issues to life.

A favorite among law students and professors alike, the Examples & Explanations series is ideal for studying, reviewing and testing your understanding through application of hypothetical examples. Authored by leading professors with extensive classroom experience, Examples & Explanations titles offer hypothetical questions in the subject area, complemented by detailed explanations that allow you to test your knowledge of the topic, and compare your own analysis.