South-Western Federal Taxation 2014: Individual Income Taxes - Hardcover

Hoffman, William; Smith, James E.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1285424417 ISBN 13: 9781285424415

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2014

Synopsis

Master individual income tax concepts and gain an understanding of today's ever-changing tax legislation with SOUTH-WESTERN FEDERAL TAXATION 2014: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES, 37E. Renowned for its accessible, time-tested presentation, this book remains the most effective solution for helping readers thoroughly understand individual taxation. This 2014 edition reflects the very latest tax legislation for individuals available at press time, with online updates available as soon as relevant tax law changes take effect. Chapter-opening "Framework 1040: Tax Formula for Individuals" features provide a unique organizational framework to thoroughly understand how topics relate to the 1040 form. Readers find numerous opportunities to sharpen critical thinking and hone writing skills. H&R Block At Home tax preparation software helps users prepare tax returns with accompanying problems in the text.

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About the Author

Dr. William H. Hoffman, Jr., earned B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Michigan and M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from The University of Texas. He is a licensed CPA and attorney in Texas. His teaching experience includes The University of Texas (1957-1961), Louisiana State University (1961-1967), and the University of Houston (1967-1999). Dr. Hoffman has addressed many tax institutes and conferences and has published extensively in academic and professional journals. His articles appear in The Journal of Taxation, The Tax Adviser, Taxes--The Tax Magazine, The Journal of Accountancy, The Accounting Review, and Taxation for Accountants.

Dr. James E. Smith is the John S. Quinn Professor of Accounting at the College of William and Mary. He has been a member of the accounting faculty for more than 30 years. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. Dr. Smith has served as a discussion leader for Continuing Professional Education programs for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Federal Tax Workshops, and various state CPA societies. He has conducted programs in more than 40 states for about 25,000 CPAs. He has been the recipient of the AICPA's Outstanding Discussion Leader Award and the American Taxation Association/Arthur Andersen Teaching Innovation Award. Among his other awards are the Virginia Society of CPAs' Outstanding Accounting Educator Award and the James Madison University's Outstanding Accounting Educator Award. He was the president of the Administrators of Accounting Programs Group (AAPG) in 1991-1992. He was the faculty adviser for the William and Mary teams that received first place in the Andersen Tax Challenge for five years and in the Deloitte Tax Case Study Competition for five years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1285424417
• ISBN 13: 9781285424415
• Binding: Hardcover