Federal Taxation: Basic Principles (2009)
by Ephraim P. Smith, James R. Hasselback, Philip J. Harmelink
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Author: Ephraim P. Smith, James R. Hasselback, Philip J. HarmelinkEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-01
ISBN: 0808018604
Number of pages: 888
Publisher: CCH, Inc.
Book Reviews of Federal Taxation: Basic Principles (2009)
Book Review: US taxation
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a good text book on taxation. Nice font and hard cover - However it works best if you are used to referring to the sections of the US tax code. What could make it work better would be to have more diagrams to illustrate the "flow chartish way" of the written material of this book to illustrate the key points in each chapter. To reiterate , the book seems to be written in a flow chart manner.. would be good to take it a step furthur and have some nice diagrams put in. The practical examples are a no frill type , exact and to the point which is good in a distracting subject like taxation where one topic overlaps and extends to another chapter in the book. They have managed to box it up nicely into compartments which makes it easy for the student to integrate the concepts in his mind, rathar than have someone not only "cook the dish" for you but also "spoon feed it to you". It stops short of spoon feeding which is good thing because you have to have your own take on a particular topic. It helps you in grounding you to the basics of taxation, in my opinion.
However it does not list where to find answers to questions at the back of the book, which is very very important especially for a tax book.
Update to my review:
Currently for tax year 2008 sales tax is an option as an itemized deduction - under section 164 of the Tax code , which was extended thru the tax years 2009 -source http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i1040sa.pdf page 1 look under the head " State and Local general sales taxes" however Chapter 8 where this topic is covered page 8-7 para 8101 point 4
" State and local general sales taxes ( for tax years beginning before 2008)" kind of leaves you with unclear definition of applicability....
Summary of Federal Taxation: Basic Principles (2009)
CCH's 2009 Federal Taxation: Basic Principles is a popular first-level tax course textbook that provides a clear concise explanation of the fundamental tax concepts covering both tax planning and compliance. Basic Principles strikes a perfect balance between the AICPA model curriculum (focusing on business tax) and the demands favored by most teachers (covering the fundamentals and building toward the complex). The book is also a favorite in distant learning, because of its clarity and direct approach--and it is also used in special programs like CFP courses. Basic Principles covers the core tax concepts and principles, including individual taxation, gross income, deductions, credits, property transactions, accounting methods and periods, deferred compensation, retirement plans, partnerships, corporations, trusts and estates, and tax planning for individuals. It is written by an editorial board of tax teachers that includes members who are currently active in the American Accounting Association, American Taxation Association, the National Tax Challenge, CFP education, CPE lectures, CPA preparation and other programs, so you can be assured that the text is allied with real-world educational outcomes.Accounting Books
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