Essentials of Federal Income Taxation for Individuals and Business (2006)

Essentials of Federal Income Taxation for Individuals and Business by Professors Herbert C. Sieg and 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 students' knowledge and understanding of the tax issues which will affect them throughout their careers. 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. - Use of IRS forms, schedules and worksheets that develop real-world tax preparation skills and illustrate specific reporting requirements. - Filled-in forms that support the explanatory material, so students see real-world tax compliance, in practice. - 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.

Professor Herbert C. Sieg, CPA, is a former tax instructor at Illinois State University. Linda M. Johnson, Ph.D., CPA, is an instructor at Georgia State University. She 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.