Fundamentals of taxation 2010

This book is designed to not only expose beginning tax students to tax law, but to also teach the practical intricacies involved in preparation of a tax return. Emphasizing a hands-on approach to tax education, every concept introduced in the text includes meaningful exercises that allow students to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cruz, Ana (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : McGraw-Hill , c2010
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introduction to taxation the income tax formula, and form 1040EZ
  • 2. Expanded tax formula, forms 1040A and 1040 basic concepts
  • 3. Gross income: inclusions and exclusions
  • 4. Adjustment for adjusted gross income
  • 5. Itemized deductions
  • 6. Self-employed business income (line 12 of form 1040 and schedule C)
  • 7. Capital gains and other sales of property (schedule D and form 4797)
  • 8. Rental property, royalties, and income from flow-through entities )line 17, from 1040 and schedule E)
  • 9. Tax credits (from 1040, lines 47 through 53 and lines 63 through 67)
  • 10. Payroll taxes
  • 11. Retirement and other tax-deferred plans and annuities
  • 12. Special property transactions
  • 13. At-risk/passive activity loss rules and the individual alternative minimum
  • 14. partnership tazation
  • 15. Corporate taxation