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The University of Chicago Law School held its 64th Annual Federal Tax Conference at the business school’s Gleacher Center on a memorable date: 11/11/11. Published exclusively each year in the special March Issue of Taxes—The Tax Magazine are the papers presented at this prestigious conference.

• The Past and Future of the Foreign Tax Credit (By Philip R. West and Amanda P. Varma)
• PFICs (By Kimberly S. Blanchard) discussing the policy and purpose of the PFIC rules and suggesting ways in which the PFIC rules could be made more workable by IRS guidance.
• Mayo Deference Examined Under the Six-Year Statute of Limitations Cases—A Proposal for a Constitutionally Sound Allocation of Lawmaking Authority (By Irving Salem) discussing the proper role of judicial deference to the agency.
• Updating the Tax-Free Reorganization Rules—Attributes, Overlaps and More (By Michael L. Schler, Eric Solomon, Karen Gilbreath Sowell, Jonathan J. Katz and Gary Scanlon) analyzing tax-free reorganization rules.
• To Err is Human; to Rescind, Divine (By Philip B. Wright) examining the role of rescission and other remedies to retroactively alter the tax consequences of a prior transaction.
• The Mysterious Case of Disappearing Debt in Partnership Transactions (By Phillip Gall and Franny Wang) analyzing the five primary cases of disappearing debt in partnership transactions.
• Employee Benefits Corner (by By Elizabeth Thomas Dold and David N. Levine) covering all types of employee benefits, including qualified plans, IRAs, governmental plans, nonqualified deferred compensation plans, and health and welfare plans.
• The Estate Planner (By Lewis Saret) examining the tax and legal aspects of trusts and estates and significant current developments
• International Tax Watch (By Stewart R. Lipeles, John D. McDonald) looking at the world of tax beyond the U.S.
• Tax Practice (By William D. Elliott) focusing on tax practice and procedure issues.
• Tax Trends (By Mark Luscombe) keeping you up-to-date on the latest trends in the tax world.

Special Feature:

• Unwinding or Rescinding A Transaction: Good Tax Planning or Tax Fraud (by Sheldon I. Banoff). In the seminal 1984 article, Shelly examines when unwinding, rescission or substantial modification will be respected for federal tax purposes.

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A supplement to the U.S. Master Tax Guide providing additional coverage of the federal tax rules applicable to individuals who file Schedule C or C-EZ of Form 1040 such as small business owners who are sole proprietors, independent contractors, and statutory employees.  The publication provides helpful and practical guidance on today’s federal tax laws that affect 2012 returns including business income, deductible business expenses, and tax credits.  Significant new tax developments are conveniently highlighted and concisely explained for quick reference and understanding. In addition, “Examples” are provided that illustrate the application of the tax laws.

Business Income
-    Gross Receipts
-    Rental and Royalty Income
-    Interest and Dividends
-    Other Income
—    Cancelled Debts
—    Barter Income
-    Items Excluded from Income

Business Expenses
-    Trade or Business Expenses
-    Costs of Goods Sold (COGs)
-    Compensation and Benefits
-    Taxes and Interest
-    Rental Expenses
-    Code Sec. 179 Expensing and Depreciation
-    Car and Truck Expenses
-    Travel, Meals, and Entertainment
-    Home Office Expenses
-    Domestic Production Activities
-    Net Operating Losses (NOLs)
-    Other Business Expenses
-    Business Bad Debts
-    Casualty Losses
-    Research Expenses
-    Insurance
-    Charitable Contributions
-    Advertising
-    Legal and Professional Fees

Gains and Losses
-    Sale or Exchange of Business Property
-    Capital Gains and Losses
-    Like-Kind Exchanges
-    Involuntary Conversions
-    Installment Sales
-    Other Sales or Exchanges
-    Passive Activity Losses and At-Risk Rules
-    Hobby Losses

Business Tax Credits
-    General Business Credit
-    Investment Credit
-    Hiring and Retention Credits
-    Research Credit
-    Employer Credits
-    Energy and Fuel-Related Credits
-    Other Tax Credits

Tax Accounting
-    Acc

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A supplement to the U.S. Master Tax Guide providing additional coverage of the federal tax rules applicable to taxpayers with working or operating interests in mineral properties such as oil and gas, taxpayers who receive royalty or production payments from those interests, and small producers. 

The publication provides helpful and practical guidance on today’s federal tax laws that affect 2012 returns such as acquisition of interests in mineral properties, the deduction for the depletion of the property, and income from interests. Significant new tax developments are conveniently highlighted and concisely explained for quick reference and understanding. In addition, “Examples” are provided that illustrate the application of the tax laws.

Operation of Oil and Gas Properties
-    Royalty and Production Payments from Mineral Property
-    Mineral Production Payments
-    Oil and Gas Geological and Geophysical Expenses
-    Intangible Drilling and Development Costs (IDC)
-    Deduction for Tertiary Injectants
-    Mine Exploration Expenses
-    Mine Development Expenses
-    Deduction for Domestic Production Activities
-    At-Risk Rules
-    Passive Activity Losses

Depletion, Depreciation, and Amortization
-    Depletion Deductions—Economic Interest of Property
-    Definition of Property Subject to Depletion
-    Cost Depletion
-    Percentage Depletion
-    Depreciation of Improvements to Depletable Property

Sale, Exchange, or Disposition
-    Basis in Mineral Property
-    Gain or Loss on Disposition of Mineral Property
—    Dealer Dispositions
-    Gain or Loss on Disposition of Coal and Iron Ore
-    Abandonment or Worthlessness of Mineral Property
-    Unitization Agreements

Alternative Minimum Tax
-    AMT Adjustment for Exploration and Development Costs
-    Intangible Drilling Costs—AMT Tax Preference Item
-    Percentage Depletion—Tax Preference Item
-    AMT Credit Carryforward

Tax Credits
-    Nonconventional Source Fuel Credit
-    Foreign Tax Credit
-    Carbon Dioxide Capture Credit

Timber Income and Deduction
-    Gain or Loss on the Cutting of Timber
-    Timber Casualty Loss

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A supplement to the U.S. Master Tax Guide providing additional coverage of the federal tax rules applicable to participants in the construction industry including contractors, subcontractors, and real estate developers.  The publication provides helpful and practical guidance on today’s federal tax laws that affect 2012 returns such as accounting for long or short term construction contracts, common deductible business expenses, and classifying workers as employees or independent contractors.  Significant new tax developments are conveniently highlighted and concisely explained for quick reference and understanding. In addition, “Examples” are provided that illustrate the application of the tax laws.
 
Accounting for Construction Contracts
• Accounting for Long-Term Contracts
— Percentage-of-Completion Method (PCM)
— Look-Back Interest
— Home Construction Contract Exception
— Small Construction Contractor Exception
    — Completed Contract Method
• Accounting for Short-Term Contracts
    — Cash Method
    — Accrual Method
— Exempt-Contract Percentage of Completion Method
• Allocation of Costs
• Changing Accounting Methods

Business Expenses
• Trade or Business Expenses
    — Tools and Supplies
    — Rental Equipment
    — Insurance
    — Business Licenses
    — Trade Association Dues
    — Legal and Professional Fees
    — Advertising
• Compensation and Benefits
• Taxes and Interest
• Code Sec. 179 Expensing and Depreciation
• Car and Truck Expenses
• Travel, Meals, and Entertainment
• Home Office Expenses
• Domestic Production Activities

Business Expenses continued …
• Other Business Expenses
— Business Bad Debts
— Casualty Losses
— Net Operating Losses (NOLs)
— Continuing Education

Employee Tool Reimbursement Plans
• Accountable v. Non-Accountable Plans
• Business Connection
• Substantiation of Expenses
• Return of Excess Reimbursements

Employment and Other Taxes
• Employee vs. Independent Contractor
    — Worker Classification
    — Subcontractors
    — Day Laborers
• Income Tax Withholding
    — Backup Withholding
• FICA & FUTA Taxes
• Self-Employment Income
• Other Taxes

Real Estate Developers
• Real Property Subdivided for Sale
• Common Improvements
• Acquisition Costs
• Sale or Disposit

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Published: January 2011

Whether the ‘A’ stands for ‘appropriate’, ‘amicable’, or ‘alternative’, all out of court dispute resolution modes, collected under the banner term ‘ADR’ , aim to assist the business world in overcoming relational differences in a truly manageable way.

The first edition of this book (2006) contributed to a global awareness that ADR is important in its own right, and not simply as a substitute for litigation or arbitration. Now, drawing on a wealth of new sources and developments, including the flourishing of hybrid forms of ADR, the subject matter has been largely augmented and expanded on two fronts: in-depth analysis (both descriptive and comparative) of methodology, expectations and outcomes and extended geographical coverage across all continents.

ADR in Business: Practice and Issues Across Countries and Cultures, Volume II covers twenty-nine ‘intertwined but variegated’ essays (to use the editor’s characterization) that provide substantial insight in such specific topics as:

• ADR’s flexible procedures as controlled by the parties
• ADR’s facilitation of the continuation of relations between the parties
• Privilege and confidentiality
• Involvement of non-legal professionals
• The identity and the role of the ‘neutral’ as well as the role of the arbitrator
• The implementation of ICC and other international ADR rules
• The workings of Dispute Boards and
• The role of ADR in securing investment and other specific objectives

In its compound thesis – growing in relevance every day – that numerous dispute resolution methods exist whose goals and developments are varied but fundamentally complementary, the multifaceted approach presented here is of immeasurable value to any business party, particularly at the international level.

Practitioners faced with drafting a dispute resolution clause in a contract, or dealing with a dispute that has arisen, will find expert guidance here, and academics will expand their awareness of the issues raised by ADR, in particular as it relates to arbitration. A broad cross section of interested professionals will discover ample material for comparative study of how disputes are approached and resolved in numerous countries and cultures.

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Do you manage one or more employees? Do you require the skills to actually resolve performance issues and effectively manage difficult situations? Are you looking for practical, hands-on tools and techniques to help you implement a performance management system that works? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you need to purchase Resolve Employee Performance Issues: How to Implement a Management Process That Works!

Agenda

• Accurately identify sources of performance issues
• Implement an effective performance management process
• Develop performance objectives and goals for individual employees
• Conduct successful performance reviews
• Create personal development plans
• Respond effectively to difficult situations

Format  
Participate right from your desk or office. All you need is an Internet connection and a sound card.

This archived webinar will include:

• PowerPoint presentation with slides
• Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions

The Speaker  
Michelle Chambers, MEd, CHRP, CTDP, has over 18 years of proven and successful management, leadership and consulting experience, including work with three of Canada's top 50 employers. Prior to establishing her organizational learning and development practice, she was responsible nationally for leadership and management development for Telus Mobility/Clearnet Communications. She has also held senior consulting and management roles with Royal Bank of Canada, Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals and General Motors of Canada.

Michelle works collaboratively with her clients to create sustainable change and to inspire and ultimately increase individual and an organization's effectiveness. Her work with clients has resulted in increased sales revenue; increased employee retention; decreased turnover of staff; increased work satisfaction and performance; decreased operating-costs; and enhanced capabilities for individuals, teams, and organizations. Furthermore, communication skills have been enhanced, leadership has become more focused, and employees have become more engaged.

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Book & Webinar Bundle (free eBook also included!)

Upon purchase of this book you will automatically receive a email order confirmation with a link to register for the free companion webinar. Everyone who purchases the book will receive an email with their webinar registration information on or before October 15th. 

About the Book

“A healthy society maximizes the opportunities for each individual to achieve self-worth while minimizing the conflict that inevitably arises when people are at cross-purposes.”

The landscape of accommodation in the Canadian workplace is ever-changing. Due to the sensitive but crucial nature of this content, employers, HR managers, and legal practitioners, need to adapt effective best practices on how to best meet their duty to accommodate.

This book includes a free eBook and webinar hosted by Jamie Knight.  

Many questions arise from “grey areas” not addressed explicitly in the law, or are so current, they are not yet fully addressed in case law. This resource provides answers to these emerging accommodation questions, particularly addressing: 

• mental health,
• religion, 
• addiction, 
• family issues (elderly parents, ill family members), and 
• other groups commonly subjected to discrimination harassment or bullying based on sexual orientation, sexual identification, gender, age, etc. 

This book will focus on the expectations employers need to strive for when accommodating job applicants, employees and third parties. It addresses essential information on best practices, case law, uncertainties, and undue hardship. Also included is an expansive Q&A section, based on real experiences.

Ultimately, this publication will provide professionals with practical, on-point information so that they can move forward with confidence in terms of how to accom

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"Lauren Bernardi is an excellent speaker who presented a point of view that was believable with real life scenarios."

Bonus: An article on "Nine Steps to Effective Discipline", a copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer (Q&A) document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Be aware of the impact of recessionary times on employee performance
• Recognize the difference between performance issues and disciplinary problems and why it matters
• Understand how to enhance employee performance by setting goals and expectations, and providing meaningful feedback and support
• Recognize the importance of effective disciplinary measures in maintaining efficient operations
• Be capable of handling problem employees: learn how to determine the cause and correct the problem through performance improvement plans, progressive discipline and other management tools

Speaker

Lauren Bernardi

Lauren has been practisin

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