Essentials of Federal Income Taxation for Individuals and Business (2007) - Softcover

Linda M. Johnson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0808015834 ISBN 13: 9780808015833

Publisher: CCH, Inc., 2006

Synopsis

Essentials of Federal Income Taxation for Individuals and Business by Linda M. Johnson features an easy-reading, straightforward forms approach that is both simple and direct without complex legal language. It introduces basic tax concepts and then fully illustrates them with clear examples and helpful filled-in forms. Organized to save time, Essentials of Federal Income Taxation builds a firm foundation on which to build student knowledge and understanding of the tax issues which will affect them throughout their careers. The 2007 Edition offers new enhanced coverage of business tax issues in two chapters: one covering c corporations and Form 1120 and another covering flow-through entities and forms 1165 and 1120S. The new 2007 Edition also features many more end of chapter problems throughout the text and many more examples and illustrations. Features include: - Concise presentation that covers all the basic material required for an introductory tax course. - Organization that clearly focuses student attention on key concepts and important learning objectives for better overall comprehension. - Illustrated IRS forms, schedules and worksheets that develop real-world tax preparation skills. - Tax Tips throughout the text that offer tax-planning guidance, so students see how to minimize tax liability and avoid costly taxpayer mistakes. - End of Chapter Questions and Problems that reinforce the salient points presented, as well as key skills required in tax prep. - Special Comprehensive Problems that integrate the major concepts from several chapters to help students "put the pieces together" and prepare for examination. - Free 1-year use of the Fundamental Tax Topics Library on CCH Study MATE online learning site for students. This library of modules provide substantive internet tutorials to increase student understanding of taxation principles.

About this title

About the Author

Linda M. Johnson, Ph.D., CPA, is an instructor at Georgia State University. She also serves as Coordinating Editor of CCH's Federal Tax Course. Professor Johnson is also the co-author of CCH's IRAs After Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 and New IRA Opportunities After Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Her professional work experience includes three years as a tax staff/senior for Arthur Young & Co.

Edition details

• Publisher: CCH, Inc.
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0808015834
• ISBN 13: 9780808015833
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 600