Author: William D. Mitchell, J.D.

Provides expanded coverage of financial and estate planning strategies for implementing individualized solutions for the special problems associated with retaining accumulated wealth for retirement and estate planning purposes. With its comprehensive two-part approach to the complex issues that link retirement planning and estate planning, this book includes coverage of such topics as the final minimum distribution rules for individual retirement accounts and qualified plan distributions, the use of insurance as a qualified plan asset, and changes in the law to reflect the latest legislation.

Replete with scores of examples that illustrate and analyze estate planning strategies and their effects, it brings insight and expertise to the realm of estate and retirement planning by focusing on the tax-free transfer of wealth and by providing an insider's view of the various retirement benefits available to the corporate executive under both qualified and non-qualified retirement plans.

Chapter 1 The Accumulation and Preservation of Wealth
Chapter 2 Wills, Revocable Trusts, and Other Alternatives
Chapter 3 Overview of Tax Principles
Chapter 4 The Marital Deduction
Chapter 5 Bypass Trusts
Chapter 6 Gifts
Chapter 7 Life Insurance
Chapter 8 Annuities
Chapter 9 Valuation of Business Interests and Other Property
Chapter 10 Charitable Contributions
Chapter 11 Funding for Liquidity
Chapter 12 Using Trusts with Grantor Retained Interests in Estate Planning
Chapter 13 Asset Protection
Chapter 14 Benefits and Tax Planning in Marital Settlements
Chapter 15 Post-Death Estate Planning
Chapter 16 Benefit Plans
Chapter 17 Tax-Qualified Retirement Plans
Chapter 18 Employee Stock Ownership Plans
Chapter 19 Nonquaified Retirement Plans
Chapter 20 Personal Investing
Chapter 21 Business Transfers
Chapter 22 Individual Retirement Accounts and Simplified Employee Pensions
Chapter 23 Tax-Qualified Plan Distributions
Chapter 24 Distributions From Nonqualified Plans
Chapter 25 Protection of Retirement Income
Chapter 26 Incapacity and Other Retirement Issues
Chapter 27 Estate Planning for Qualified Retirement Plan Benefits and IRAs
Chapter 28 Estate Planning for Nonqualified Retirement Plans
Chapter 29 IRA Distributions
Chapter 30 Audits, Administrative Proceedings, and Tax Court Litigation
Chapter 31 Family Limited Partnerships
Appendix A Treasury Regulations Section

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In this single integrated source, you will find the "why" and the "how-to" of this dynamic topic. Whether you are advising a client on electronic data retention policies, initiating or responding to discovery requests, or making evidentiary rulings, you need to stay on top of the changing legal landscape. The authors take a pragmatic approach, drawing from real world scenarios to prepare you for what may happen, including everything from dealing with the "damning e-mail" to the ease of manipulation of electronic information.

Options and solutions are provided on a broad range of issues as diverse as how electronic discovery is treated differently by courts; parties and lawyers duties for the retention of electronic records; and the impact of electronic document retention policies on litigation.

If you or your clients use computers or other electronic devises to send, receive or store information, you cannot afford to miss this important tool.

Table of contents:
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 2 Mechanisms for Electronic Discovery
Chapter 3 Spoliation
Chapter 4 Document Retention: Policies and Electronic Information
Chapter 5 Shifting the Costs of Electronic Discovery
Chapter 6 Evidentiary Issues
Chapter 7 Attorney-Client Privilege & Email
Chapter 8 Computerized Litigation Support Systems & The Work Product Doctrine
Chapter 9 Electronic Discovery Technology
Chapter 10 Inspection of Hard Disks in Civil Litigation
Chapter 11 Privacy Concerns
Chapter 12 Government Documents

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Dorinda D. DeScherer, J.D.

A one-stop resource for the professional who advises families on the tax and financial issues connected with education planning.

Whether you are an accountant, lawyer or financial planner, whether a client’s child is still in diapers or is about to enter college, this book will provide you with comprehensive and straightforward answers to the most vexing questions that arise in connection with education planning.

For example, the book will put at your fingertips the answers to such questions as:

• How is a college student taxed on job earnings and investment income?
• How should a trust agreement be drafted to avoid gift taxes?
• When is a gift of investment property to a college student preferable to a gift of cash?
• When can be cost of college be deducted as a business expense?
• Why should upper-income clients fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
• When will a loan to a college student increase the lender’s income taxes?
• Why is a home equity loan to pay college costs more advantageous than other kinds of borrowings?
• How will saving for college through multiple Section 529 plans benefit clients?
• How does a Coverdell Education Savings Account compare to a Section 529 plan as a college savings vehicle?
• When does reporting the interest on education savings bonds sooner rather than later make tax sense?
• Which college expenses qualify for the education tax credits?
• How did the new health reform law affect student loan programs?

The appendices contain Education Tax Facts, a list of available Section 529 plans and contact information, a glossary of key terms, useful websites, and other aids to education planning.

Chapter 1 Income Taxation of Students and Their Parents
Chapter 2 Family Gift-Giving
Chapter 3 Taxation of Trusts and Custodial Accounts
Chapter 4 Section 529 Plans
Chapter 5 Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
Chapter 6 Education Savings Bonds
Chapter 7 Education Tax Credits
Chapter 8 Deduction for Education Expenses
Chapter 9 Tapping Family Resources
Chapter 10 Financial Aid
Chapter 11 Scholarships and Fellowships
Chapter 12 Student Loan Tax Incentives
Chapter 13 Employer-Provided Education Assistance
Appendix A Education Tax Facts for 2011
Appendix B Education Tax Benefits Chart
Appendix C Glossary
Appendix D State Section 529 Plans
Appendix E Coverdell ESA Trust (Form 5305-E)
Appendix F Coverdell ESA Custodial Account (Form 5305-EA)
Appendix G FAFSA Form
Appendix H Directory of State Education Resources
Appendix I Helpful Education Planni

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Published: January 2014

Lucid, comprehensive, and definitive in its field, this text covers every aspect of economic analysis of the law.

Features:

• Two new chapters, one on intellectual property, one on international and comparative law, both exploding fields of great importance.
• Earlier editions’ questions have been converted to answers, making the book more accessible and informative.
• Revised to be clearer and less technical.
• More eclectic, reflecting recent criticisms of “rational choice” theory, in particular the need to supplement it with insights from psychology.
• Greater attention paid to judicial behavior, realistically modeled and explained in economic terms.
• Incorporates insights from the veritable explosion of books and articles published in the last few years on  economic analysis of law.
• Comprehensive Teacher’s Manual.

Table of Contents:

Part I: Law and Economics: An Introduction
Ch. 1. The Nature of Economic Reasoning
Ch. 2. The Economic Approach to Law

Part II: The Common Law
Ch. 3. Property
Ch. 4. Contract Rights and Remedies
Ch. 5. Family Law and Sex Law
Ch. 6. Tort Law
Ch. 7. Criminal Law
Ch. 8. The Common Law, Legal History, and Jurisprudence

Part III: Public Regulation of the Market
Ch. 9. The Theory of Monopoly
Ch. 10. The Antitrust Laws
Ch. 11. The Regulation of the Employment Relation
Ch. 12. Public Utility and Common Carrier Regulation
Ch. 13. The Choice Between Regulation and Common Law

Part IV: The Law of Business Organizations and Financial Markets
Ch. 14. Corporations, Secured and Unsecured Financing, Bankruptcy
Ch. 15. Financial Markets

Part V: Law and the Distribution of Income and Wealth
Ch. 16. Income Inequalities, Distributive Justice, and Poverty
Ch. 17. Taxation
Ch. 18. The Transmission of Wealth at Death

Part VI: The Legal Process
Ch. 19. The Market, the Adversary System, and the Legislative Process as Methods of Resource Allocation
Ch. 20. The Process of Legal Rulemaking
Ch. 21. Civil and Criminal Procedure
Ch. 22. Evidence
Ch. 23. Law Enforcement and the Administrative Process

Part VII: The Constitution and the Federal System
Ch. 24. The Nature and Functions of the Constitution
Ch. 25. Economic Due Process
Ch. 26. The Economics of Federalism
Ch. 27. Racial Discrimination
Ch. 28. The Protection of Free Markets in Ideas and Religion
Ch. 29. Searches, Seizures, and Interrogations

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Published: May 2012

Disastrous Decisions: The Human and Organisational Causes of the Gulf of Mexico Blowout is an essential reference for all work, health and safety professionals, directors, officers, managers, safety regulators and engineers.

Written by noted expert Professor Andrew Hopkins, this book takes the reader into the realm of human and organisational factors that contributed to the Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010. This event resulted in the loss of 11 lives in the explosions and fire, the sinking of the rig and untold damage to the environment and to the livelihood of Gulf residents.

It is important to know what people did, but even more important to know why they did it, so this book attempts to “get inside the heads” of decision-makers and understand how they themselves understood the situations they were in. It also seeks to discover what it was in their organisational environment that encouraged them to think and act as they did.

Hopkins provides a sophisticated analysis of the accident that first identifies a series of critical defences that failed and then goes on to explain why they failed.

 

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Updated with the latest legal and court developments, Delaware Law of Corporations and Business Organizations takes you step by step through all aspects of establishing and operating organizations incorporated in Delaware. Comprehensive in scope, and authoritative in content, its timely coverage presents:

• Full discussions of legal precedents as interpreted by the Delaware courts - from decisions defining the roles of directors in mergers and acquisitions to emerging doctrines applicable to unsolicited takeovers, new valuation standards and more
• The complete statutory framework underlying Delaware corporate law and business organizations, including the newest 2011 amendments to the General Corporation Law
• Practical strategies to resolve legal issues and accomplish corporation transactions
• More than 100 model forms to help resolve any problem or complete any purpose related to the establishment or operation of a Delaware business entity
• Discussion of developments in corporate governance and director and officer liability issues

Also included is the Statutory Deskbook 2012 Edition, which contains the complete text with all the 2011 amendments of the principal Delaware business organizations statutes, including:

• The Delaware General Corporation Law
• Limited Liability Company Act
• Statutory Trust Statute
• Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act
• Related provisions of the State of Delaware Constitution, Franchise Tax Law, and Code

The included CD-ROM is an electronic version of the Statutory Deskbook which will help cut hours off your research time.

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Authors: John O. Everett, Cherie Hennig and Nancy Nichols

This all new text provides a solid foundation of tax research skills by teaching the nuances of conducting tax research in today’s environment. The book then provides exposure to frequently encountered tax planning topics and strategies, better preparing users for their future in tax practice.

Build a solid foundation

• Early chapters are devoted to relevant legislative, administrative and judicial authorities, so users understand the how’s and the why’s behind tax practice today
• Users will gain a thorough understanding of how to perform tax research in today’s environment
• Landmark judicial decisions are presented, covering areas such as gross income, deductions, property gains and accounting methods
• Users gain exposure to tax practice issues and learn about tax communications
• Each chapter features case studies and research questions which highlight the real-world relevance of tax research and tax planning.

Then take it to the next level

•  Offers coverage of many key tax planning opportunities and strategies on topics such as individuals, retirement, choice of entity, closely held businesses and more
• This book also provides coverage of critical financial reporting issues such as FAS 109, FIN 48, and Schedule M3, which significantly impact and influence the way practitioners advise their clients
• A chapter on Tax Reform Proposals is also included in order to familiarize the reader with terms and topics such as the flat tax, Value- Added (VAT) Tax, the Fair Tax and much more

Table of Contents:

• Introduction to Tax Authority — Legislative Authority
• Introduction to Tax Authority — Administrative Authority
• Introduction to Tax Authority — Judicial Authority
• Tax Research — Locating and Assessing Tax Authority
• Landmark Judicial Decisions — Gross Income
• Landmark Judicial Decisions — Deductions
• Landmark Judicial Decisions — Property Gains and Losses
• Landmark Judicial Decisions — Accounting Methods and Records
• Tax Practice — Procedures, Administration and Sanctions
• Tax Communications: Anatomy of a Tax Engagement
• Tax Planning Strategies — Individual Taxpayers
• Tax Planning Strategies — Retirement Issues
• Tax Planning Strategies — Estate & Gift Tax Basics
• Tax Planning Strategies — Advanced Estate & Gift, and Income Tax Issues
• Tax Planning Strategies — Choice of Business Entity
• Tax Planning Strategies — Closely-Held Business
• The Tax Accrual: An Introduction to Financial Accounting Issues & Book Tax Differences
• Tax Reform Proposals

696 pages

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Published: January 2013

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, Competition Law of the United States covers every aspect of the subject – the various forms of restrictive agreements and abuse of dominance prohibited by law and the rules on merger control; tests of illegality; filing obligations; administrative investigation and enforcement procedures; civil remedies and criminal penalties; and raising challenges to administrative decisions.

Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes enforcement, with relevant cases analysed where appropriate. An informative introductory chapter provides detailed information on the economic, legal, and historical background, including national and international sources, scope of application, an overview of substantive provisions and main notions, and a comprehensive description of the enforcement system including private enforcement.

The book proceeds to a detailed analysis of substantive prohibitions, including:

• Cartels and other horizontal agreements
• Vertical restraints
• The various types of abusive conduct by the dominant firms and the appraisal of concentrations
• Administrative enforcement of competition law, with a focus on the antitrust authorities’ powers of investigation and the right of defence of suspected companies
• Voluntary merger notifications and clearance decisions
• Description of the judicial review of administrative decisions

Lawyers who handle transnational commercial transactions will appreciate the explanation of fundamental differences in procedure from one legal system to another, as well as the international aspects of competition law.

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COURSE 2 (Advocis 232)
CONTEMPORARY PRACTICES IN FINANCIAL PLANNING: 10th Edition

Students are introduced to basic income tax laws and then move into a more advanced understanding, as it relates to areas of financial planning. A review of the professional and ethical responsibilities associated with the role of a financial planner and an understanding of the structures and services within the financial industry are covered in the course. Different forms of business structures are explored in depth, along with an understanding of trusts.

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This comprehensive volume provides full text of the California personal and corporate income (franchise) tax law and Franchise Tax Board regulations as amended through January 1, 2013.

California Income Tax Laws and Regulations Annotated presents the following divisions of the Revenue and Taxation Code in the order in which they appear in the California Code:


-    Personal Income Tax

-    Administration of Franchise and Income Tax

-    Senior Citizens Property Tax Assistance and Postponement Law

-    Taxpayers' Bill of Rights

-    Corporation Tax

-    Multistate Tax Compact



Each Code section is annotated with significant rulings, court decisions, and decisions of the State Board of Equalization, organized according to pertinent sections of the law.  Detailed indexes precede the Personal Income Tax, Administration of Franchise and Income Tax Laws, and the Corporation Tax provisions.  In addition, Federal-California and California-Federal cross reference tables make research thorough and easy.

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Author: Ann Burns

Explores the issues that arise when the current owners of a family business wish to retire or otherwise transfer ownership of the business. These issues include ensuring that the owners have enough money to retire on, providing for what will happen to the business – whether there will there be a transfer of ownership or whether the business will dissolve, providing for who will take over the management of the business and how ownership will be transferred. Discussing and resolving these issues within the family can also be complicated and contentious, depending on the family dynamics. Essentially, business succession can be broken down into three main categories:  management, ownership and taxes. This publication discusses the distinction between management and ownership, exploring the possibility of transferring the responsibility for managing the business to one child while transferring equal shares of business ownership to all children. Business succession planning also looks at the minimization of taxes upon death. This may involve asset transfer tax strategies, for example freezing the value of the business while transferring the ownership. This publication explains how to accomplish these goals.

Chapter 1         Introduction to Business Succession Planning
Chapter 2         The Advisor's Role in Business Succession Planning
Chapter 3         Non-Tax Aspects of Family Business Succession
Chapter 4         Common Goals of Business Owners
Chapter 5         Key Features of Buy-Sell Agreements for the Business Owner
Chapter 6         Key Features of an Estate Plan for the Business Owner
Chapter 7         Redemptions, Recapitalizations, and Restructuring
Chapter 8         Transfers to Outsiders: Selling the Business
Chapter 9         Transfers to Insiders: Employees, Management, Other Shareholders
Chapter 10       Transfers to Family
Chapter 11       Charitable Strategies and Business Succession Planning
Chapter 12       Valuation in Business Succession Planning

9780808039129   7" x 10"      300 pages


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Explores the issues that arise when the current owners of a family business wish to retire or otherwise transfer ownership of the business. These issues include ensuring that the owners have enough money to retire on, providing for what will happen to the business – whether there will there be a transfer of ownership or whether the business will dissolve, providing for who will take over the management of the business and how ownership will be transferred. Discussing and resolving these issues within the family can also be complicated and contentious, depending on the family dynamics. Essentially, business succession can be broken down into three main categories:  management, ownership and taxes. This publication discusses the distinction between management and ownership, exploring the possibility of transferring the responsibility for managing the business to one child while transferring equal shares of business ownership to all children. Business succession planning also looks at the minimization of taxes upon death. This may involve asset transfer tax strategies, for example freezing the value of the business while transferring the ownership.

Chapter 1     Introduction to Business Succession Planning
Chapter 2     The Advisor's Role in Business Succession Planning
Chapter 3     Non-Tax Aspects of Family Business Succession
Chapter 4     Common Goals of Business Owners
Chapter 5     Key Features of Buy-Sell Agreements for the Business     Owner
Chapter 6     Key Features of an Estate Plan for the Business Owner
Chapter 7     Redemptions, Recapitalizations, and Restructuring
Chapter 8     Transfers to Outsiders: Selling the Business
Chapter 9     Transfers to Insiders: Employees, Management, Other     Shareholders
Chapter 10     Transfers to Family
Chapter 11     Charitable Strategies and Business Succession Planning
Chapter 12     Valuation in Business Succession Planning

300 pages

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