South-Western Federal Taxation 2013: Comprehensive, Professional Edition (with H&R Block @ Home Tax Preparation Software CD-ROM) - Hardcover

Hoffman, William H.; Maloney, David M.; Raabe, William A.; Young, James C.

9781133189695: South-Western Federal Taxation 2013: Comprehensive, Professional Edition (with H&R Block @ Home Tax Preparation Software CD-ROM)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1133189695 ISBN 13: 9781133189695

Publisher: South-Western College/West, 2012

Clearly introduce even the most complex tax concepts and today's ever-changing tax legislation with SOUTH-WESTERN FEDERAL TAXATION 2013: COMPREHENSIVE VOLUME, 36E. Renowned for its understandable, time-tested presentation, this comprehensive book remains the most effective solution for helping students thoroughly grasp individual taxation, C corporations, taxes on financial statements, and flow-through entities -- now with even more coverage of tax planning. This 2013 edition reflects the latest tax legislation, as of publication. Continuous online updates highlight relevant tax law changes as they take effect to ensure your course remains current. This comprehensive edition now incorporates more specific learning outcomes with Bloom's Taxonomy added to the outcomes assessment criteria. New and proven learning features, such as additional "Big Picture" examples, memorable tax scenarios, and "What If?" case variations help clarify concepts while providing opportunities to sharpen students' skills in critical thinking, writing, and online research. In addition to comprehensive instructor support, each new book includes leading H&R Block At Home software. Trust SOUTH-WESTERN FEDERAL TAXATION 2013: COMPREHENSIVE VOLUME for the most thorough tax coverage available for your students' career success.

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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.

Review:

Part I: INTRODUCTION AND BASIC TAX MODEL. 1. An Introduction to Taxation and Understanding the Federal Tax Law. 2. Working with the Tax Law. 3. Tax Determination; Personal and Dependency Exemptions; An Overview of Property Transactions. Part II: GROSS INCOME. 4. Gross Income: Concepts and Inclusions. 5. Gross Income: Exclusions. Part III: DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS. 6. Deductions and Losses: In General. 7. Deductions and Losses: Certain Business Expenses and Losses. 8. Depreciation, Cost Recovery, Amortization, and Depletion. 9. Deductions: Employee and Self-Employed-Related Expenses. 10. Deductions and Losses: Certain Itemized Deductions. 11. Investor Losses. 12. Tax Credits and Payments. Part IV: PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS. 13. Property Transactions: Determination of Gain or Loss, Basis Considerations, and Nontaxable Exchanges. 14. Property Transactions: Capital Gains and Losses, Section 1231, and Recapture Provisions. Part V: SPECIAL TAX COMPUTATIONS AND ACCOUNTING PERIODS AND METHODS. 15. Alternative Minimum Tax. 16. Accounting Periods and Methods. Part VI: CORPORATIONS. 17. Corporations: Introduction and Operating Rules. 18. Corporations: Organization and Capital Structure. 19. Corporations: Distributions Not in Complete Liquidation. 20. Corporations: Distributions in Complete Liquidation and an Overview of Reorganizations. Part VII: FLOW-THROUGH ENTITIES. 21. Partnerships. 22. S Corporations. Part VIII: ADVANCE TAX PRACTICE CONSIDERATIONS. 23. Exempt Entities. 24. Multistate Corporate Taxation. 25. Taxation of International Transactions. 26. Tax Practice and Ethics. Part IX: FAMILY TAX PLANNING. 27. The Federal Gift and Estate Taxes. 28. Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates. Appendix A: Tax Rate Schedules and Tables. Appendix B: Tax Forms. Appendix C: Glossary of Tax Terms. Appendix D: Table of Code Sections Cited, Table of Regulations Cited, Table of Revenue Procedures and Revenue Rulings Cited. Appendix E: Comprehensive Tax Return Problems. Index.

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