u.s. U.S. Master GAAP Guide (2012) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:11:27 GMT Available: November 2011 This book helps accountants solve many complex accounting and disclosure problems. Superior technical analysis and practical explanations of accounting principles are provided. The Guide uses a helpful three-step approach for each topic covered. First, flowcharts illustrate the decision process and accounting procedures. Then, general discussion of the major provisions provides a context for understanding; and, finally, detailed examples show the specific computations and accounting requirements. To reflect the structure of the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), the U.S. Master GAAP Guide is organized into nine chapters that correspond to the areas of the ASC. Topically arranged to follow the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). Three-level approach to explanation and analysis, including flowcharts, general discussion, and detailed examples, makes the official pronouncements easy to understand. Serves as a working guide so practitioners can find solutions to complex practice problems quickly. Helps prepare CPA Exam candidates for the GAAP pronouncements portion of the Exam. Enables clear understanding of the accounting requirements of the pronouncements. Chapters: General principles Presentation Assets Liabilities Equity Revenue Expenses Broad transactions Industry Also contains: Conceptual framework Accounting Standards Updates Exposure Drafts How to cross-reference the Codification and pre-Codification standards Present value factors If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Family Foundation Handbook (2012) – U.S. By www.cch.ca Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 09:49:13 GMT Available: September 2011 Authors: Jerry J. McCoy, J.D.; and Kathryn W. Miree; J.D. Provides comprehensive coverage of the legal, tax, and business aspects of forming and operating a family foundation. From grantmaking to investment management, accounting procedures to tax filings, and funding the foundation to protecting it from liability, this handbook provides coverage of all the issues a family foundation faces. This valuable resource provides forms, checklists, questionnaires, training forms, and other items to help provide the professional assistance every foundation needs. 1. Introduction 2. Family Foundation Basics 3. How To Create A Family Foundation 4. Using Charitable Trusts To Fund The Family Foundation 5. Designing The Family Foundation 6. Operating Restrictions 7. Grantmaking 8. Foundation Administration 9. Special Issues Related Books: U.S. Master Estate and Gift Tax Guide (2012) Estate Planning (2012 Edition) (U.S.) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Family Foundation Handbook (2011) -- U.S. By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:02:27 GMT Available: October 2010 Authors: Jerry J. McCoy, Kathryn W. Miree, J.D. The Family Foundation Handbook provides comprehensive coverage of the legal, tax, and business aspects of forming and operating a family foundation. From grant making to investment management, accounting procedures to tax filings, and funding the foundation to protecting it from liability, this handbook provides coverage of all the issues a family foundation faces. This valuable resource provides forms, checklists, questionnaires, training forms, and other items to help provide the professional assistance every foundation needs. 2011 Highlights: A new section on L3Cs and B Corporations and the role those new entities play in grantmaking. New regulations, revenue rulings, and private letter rulings impacting family foundations. The most recent statistics of related to family foundation trends and profiles from The Foundation Center, the Council on Foundations, the IRS, and the Association of Small Foundations. The most recent data on family foundation investment returns, asset allocations, and administrative expenses with a special emphasis on salary data. Updated statutory references for state volunteer protection laws. Updated statutory references for states that have adopted the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (which is quickly replacing Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Acts across the country) and the impact that will have on foundation management. The most current list of resources for family foundations including resources, publications grants and administrative software, online research sites, charitable trade groups, and socially responsible investment funds and firms. The new statutory rules under the Pension Protection Act affecting Type III supporting organizations, and the Proposed Treasury Regulations associated with those rules. Expanded discussion of the uncertain status of the federal estate tax and the tax on generation-skipping transfers as this edition went to press. An additional alternative for the person considering a family foundation – the medical research organization. Expanded discussion of the privacy and disclosure aspects of a family foundation with some potential strategies for the person who regards this as a major concern. Content: Introduction. Family Foundation Basics How To Create A Family Foundation Using Charitable Trusts To Fund The Family Foundation Designing The Family Foundation Operating Restrictions Grantmaking Foundation Administration Special Issues Bibliography Table of Cases Table of StatuteIf you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Estate and Gift Tax Guide (2012) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:55:38 GMT Available: December 2011 This book is a concise and reliable handbook for both tax advisors and estate representatives involved in federal estate and gift tax planning, return preparation and tax payment. It provides clear explanations of the laws relating to federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes to give readers the solid understanding they need to understand and apply today's complex wealth transfer tax rules. Concise, up-to-date discussions of recent statutory and regulatory law changes, court decisions, and IRS rulings affecting the estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Pertinent tax tables, such as the unified rate and credit, state death tax credit and pre-1977 gift tax rates for easy reference to key tax figures. Sample filled-in forms in the 706 and 709 series, as well as various generation-skipping transfer tax forms, that illustrate practical compliance application of the tax law. Citations to Internal Revenue Code, regulations, IRS rulings and court decisions to help practitioners further research the estate and gift tax law. Code Finding List for quick reference to the IRC sections cited. Forms Finding List referencing where key IRS forms and worksheets are reproduced and discussed. The Quick Tax Facts card is bound into the book for at-a-glance reference to key estate and gift tax rates and credits, figures, filing deadlines and other valuable information. If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Revenue Recognition Guide (2011) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:52:30 GMT Available: November 2010 Author: Scott Taub CPA Revenue is the top line in the income statement and one of the most important figures to both preparers and users of financial statements. It is also one of the most difficult numbers in the financial statements to get right. Revenue Recognition Guide is a comprehensive reference manual covering the key concepts and issues that arise in determining when and how to recognize revenue. It covers the litany of existing authoritative literature related to revenue recognition and clarifies those revenue recognition concepts that are vague. For issues not addressed in the accounting literature, this Guide provides suggested accounting treatments that are consistent with general revenue recognition concepts and principles. This edition has been updated to reflect the new FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and includes both pre- and post-Codification references for quick access to the information you need in the way that you prefer accessing it. The Guide also provides examples of key points, includes excerpts from the financial statements of public companies, illustrating key concepts and judgments, and discusses revenue recognition projects on the agendas of the various accounting standard-setters. Revenue Recognition Guide is organized into 13 chapters. Within these chapters, a number of Observations and Practice Pointers highlight key consequences of the accounting guidance and identifies issues to watch for when dealing with certain revenue transactions. SEC Registrant Alerts highlights issues that the SEC is particularly focused on, as well as additional guidance provided by the SEC beyond the guidance typically followed by non-public companies. To facilitate research, the text includes references to pertinent paragraphs of the authoritative literature addressing key points. Material can be located several ways: the Cross-Reference lists pre- and post-Codification references and shows the chapter in which a particular pronouncement is discussed; the Index provides a quick page reference based on topic. Revenue Recognition Guide covers the following topics: Revenue-Related Literature General Principles Multiple-Element Arrangements Product Deliverables Service Deliverables Intellectual Property Deliverables Miscellaneous Issues Contract Accounting Software: A Complete Model Presentation Disclosures Future Expectations and Projects Related Books: U.S. Master Tax Guide®, 2011 Full Article
u.s. Federal Tax Course (U.S.): A Guide for the Tax Practitioner (2011) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:00:56 GMT Federal Tax Course: A Guide for the Tax Practitioner offers the knowledge and know-how needed to deal effectively with all current developments in federal tax. This easy-to-use guide is written by Susan Flax Posner, one of today's most effective communicators on the tax law. The Guide presents a complete picture of the federal tax law for today's busy practitioners with clear and easy-to-understand explanations. It discusses hundreds of tax strategies and uses real-world examples to illustrate application of tax principles. This comprehensive manual provides more than 2,300 pages of completely updated material, which has made it an essential and necessary reference for thousands of tax return preparers, business planners, legal advisors or business owners. The Guide is the tax reference of choice for so many practitioners because it covers taxes in a uniquely approachable and understandable way and it helps readers avoid costly tax traps and keep tax bills at their rock-bottom minimum. Simply written and illustrated, yet comprehensive, the Guide provides: Eight chapters on figuring the individual tax that clearly explain all the rules and concepts involved Six chapters on deductions and exemptions that painstakingly present the detail in clear language Five chapters on withholding, AMT and tax accounting that cut through the complexity for better understanding Six chapters on taxation of corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and estates and trusts that plainly explain the rules Five chapters on returns, payments, foreign income and estate and gift that crystallize the issues The new 2011 Edition reflects the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, as well as recent regulations, rulings and case law that impact the many topics covered. CONTENTS: Key Tax Return Filing Facts Excise Tax Rates 2011 Federal Tax Calendar Figuring the Individual Tax 1. Individuals Filing Status, Personal Exemptions, Standard Deduction and Rates 2. Gross Income Inclusions 3. Retirement Plans 4. Employee Fringe Benefits 5. Gross Income Exclusions 6. Gain or Loss Basis Recognition 7. Gain or Loss, Sale of Residence, Casualty, Theft, Condemnation 8. Capital Gains and Losses of Individuals Maximizing Deductions and Credits 9. Personal Deductions 10. Travel and Entertainment Deductions 11. Depreciation 12. Business Deductions 13. Losses and Bad Debts <If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Accounting Desk Book (2012) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:23:16 GMT Available: December 2011 The 2012 Accounting Desk Book is a practical readable guide that provides insightful and clear explanations for CPAs and financial services professionals on key areas of daily accounting practice. It explores dozens of important accounting and finance issues from IRS practice to equity strategies; from budgeting to depreciation; from e-commerce to expert witness testimony. The Desk Book offers straightforward discussion of significant developments that help the accountant understand and apply relevant accounting principles, legal requirements and tax rules. It discusses important pronouncements from the FASB, GASB and the IASB, along with updated information on PCAOB activities. This handy guide examines the financial reporting presentation requirements and required disclosures and reviews and updates the reader on specialized accounting topics needed for the proper treatment of a transaction. The book provides information that is key to the consideration of an engagement in a new area of practice or to field a client's question. New developments are discussed within the context of the topics in each chapter. Guidelines, illustrations, and practical explanations simplify complex issues and help accountants quickly understand how to apply new accounting and finance developments to client situations. The 2012 Edition of the Accounting Desk Book covers the following topics: FINANCIAL REPORTING - Chapter 1: Principles of Financial Statements, Disclosure, Analysis and Interpretation - Chapter 2: Revenue and Expenses - Chapter 3: Stockholders' Equity - Chapter 4: Statement of Cash Flows - Chapter 5: Segment Reporting STANDARDS - Chapter 6: Actions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Chapter 7: Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities - Chapter 8: Governmental Accounting - Chapter 9: Governmental Fund Accounting - Chapter 10: Not-for-Profit or Exempt Organizations - Chapter 11: International Standards: Accounting - Chapter 12: International Standards: Auditing, Ethics, Public Sector ACCOUNTING PROCEDURES - Chapter 13: Cost Accounting - Chapter 14: Budgeting for Profit Planning and Budgetary Control - Chapter 15: Change in Accounting Methods and Consideration of Accounting Periods - Chapter 16: Auditor Independence and the Audit Committee - Chapter 17: Taxpayer Rights NICHE TOPICS - Chapter 18: Practice Before the IRS and the Power of Attorney - Chapter 19: Internet Accounting - Chapter 20: E-Commerce and E-Communication - Chapter 21: Insurance Accounting - Chapter 22: Expert Witness - Chapter 23: Keep It Honest and Profitable SEC ACCOUNTING & OVERSIGHT If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Multistate Corporate Tax Guide (2012) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 13:51:08 GMT Available: October 2011 A handy desktop reference containing concise explanations on major corporate tax issues that are readily accessible and easy to understand. It's an excellent resource for quick answers to the most-asked questions and at-a-glance state-to-state comparisons. Provides return preparation guidance for use by taxpayers subject to corporate income or income-based taxes in more than one state. It provides an efficient means for practitioners to understand the rules and guidelines relevant to filing corporate income tax returns in all of the 47 states (plus New York City and the District of Columbia) that impose a corporate income tax or that impose a franchise or other tax (such as the Michigan Business Tax) at least partially measured by income. Key elements of this helpful and annually updated publication are: CHARTS–designed to provide quick answers to the most often asked questions regarding state corporate income taxation. STATE BY STATE DISCUSSIONS–offer practical explanations of major corporate tax topics, including: Tax Rates Tax Credits Apportionment of Income Combined Reporting Consolidated Returns Nexus Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Carrybacks Return Filing Requirements Alternative Minimum Taxes Treatment of Flow-through Entities In addition, since most practitioners prepare federal forms first, easy access to state law differences makes filling out state returns easier. The Guide provides helpful comparisons of federal and state tax laws for each state. HIGHLIGHTS OF KEY NEW DEVELOPMENTS–presents a summary of key legislative and regulatory changes affeIf you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Oil and Gas: Federal Income Taxation (2012) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:47:11 GMT Available: November 2011 This book is an invaluable single-source handbook for accounting, tax and legal practitioners concerned with financial issues related to oil and gas industry tax law. Updated and revised by noted oil and gas taxation authority and educator, Patrick A. Hennessee, Ph.D., CPA , this detailed reference is divided into six main sections: Introduction to Oil and Gas Taxation Acquisition of Interests The Exploration Period The Production Period Dispositions Other Areas The text begins with a discussion of the nature of oil and gas reserves in order to gain a better understanding of the industry. The material following is organized in a logical sequence of events which traces the normal industry pattern for developing oil and gas reserves. Special features include: A special "Highlights of New Developments" section provides a convenient, at-a-glance summary of recent tax legislation, case law, rulings, position papers, etc., as they relate to the oil and gas industry. Reflects all the recent developments in place, including new legislation, regulations and case law changes impacting this area since the previous edition published. Enables understanding of the myriad technical aspects of oil and gas taxation by thoroughly discussing the critical issues of: 1. Introduction to Oil and Gas Taxation 2. Economic Interest 3. Lease and Purchase Arrangements 4. Royalty and Overriding Royalty 5. Minimum Royalties 6. Working Interest (or for Operating Mineral Interest) 7. Production Payments 8. Net Profits Arrangements 9. Geophysical Expenses 10. Intangible Drilling and Development Costs 11. Sharing Arrangements and Carried Interests 12. Depletion Deduction – General 13. Allowance or Disallowance of Depletion 14. Property for Depletion Purposes 15. Cost Depletion 16. Gross Income from the Property 17. Taxable Income from the Property for Depletion Purposes 18. Limitations on Percentage Depletion 19. Unitizations 20. Disposition of Interests – Lease (or Sublease) and Sale 21. Nontaxable Exchanges 22. Losses and Abandonments 23. Associations Taxable as Corporations 24. Partnerships 25. Selected Corporate Issues 26. Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) 27. Special Provisions Affecting the Determination of Tax 28. Tax Credits 29. Depreciation 30. Application of Accounting Methods 31. Oil and Gas International Provisions Case Table Finding Lists If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Tax Guide (2012) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:56:17 GMT Softcover Book #5952 - Available: November 2011 Hard Cover Book #5882 - Available: December 2011 The U.S. Master Tax Guide (MTG) provides helpful and practical guidance on today's federal tax law. This 95th Edition reflects all pertinent federal taxation changes that affect 2011 returns and provides fast and reliable answers to tax questions affecting individuals and business income tax. The 2012 MTG contains timely and precise explanations of federal income taxes for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts, as well as new rules established by key court decisions and the IRS. Significant new tax developments are conveniently highlighted and concisely explained for quick reference and understanding. The Master Tax Guide's explanations are meticulously researched and footnoted to provide tax practitioners with the most accurate and legally sound guidance to help them understand, apply and comply with today's complex federal tax laws. The U.S. Master Tax Guide is built for speed with numerous time-saving features, including a tax calendar, taxpayer-specific return flowcharts, lists of average itemized deductions, selected depreciation tables, rate tables, checklists of income, deduction and medical expense items, and more. These features help users quickly and easily determine how particular tax items and situations should be treated and provides quick and clear answers to client questions. MTG comes complete with the popular Quick Tax Facts card that can be detached for at-a-glance reference to key tax figures and other often referenced amounts used in preparing 2011 income tax returns, and a special bonus CPE course supplement entitled "Top Federal Tax Issues for 2012," which focuses in on the most significant and thorniest new tax developments affecting practitioners for the year. The Top Federal Tax Issues Course allows professionals to earn CPE credit while keeping up-to-date on the most important tax issues (grading fee additional). The 2012 U.S. Master Tax Guide's updated explanations cover: Highlights of New Tax Developments Tax Rates and Tax Tables Individuals Corporations S Corporations Partnerships Trusts and Estates Exempt Organizations Income Exclusions from Income Business Expenses Non-Business Expenses Losses and Bad Debt Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion Tax Credits Minimum Tax Tax Accounting Basis for Gain or Loss Sales, Exchanges and Capital Gains Installment Sales/Deferred Payment Sales Securities Transactions Tax Shelters/At-Risk Rules/Passive Losses Retirement PlaIf you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Depreciation Guide (2011 By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:07:26 GMT Available: December 2010 Old depreciation systems do not die - or even fade away very fast. Businesses and the practitioners that serve them must operate with three coexisting depreciation systems -Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), the Accelerated Cost Recovery System (ACRS) and the Treasury Department's Asset Depreciation System (ADR).CCH's U.S. Master Depreciation Guide offers tax and accounting professionals who work with businesses a one-stop resource for guidance in understanding and applying the complex depreciation rules to their fixed assets. This area is especially challenging, because bits and pieces of applicable information must be gathered from a maze of Revenue Procedures, IRS Tables and IRS Regulations. These sources are frequently old and include some materials which may be non-applicable. This book pulls the pieces together, so practitioners can make sense of all the corresponding information and put the information into practice. The U.S. Master Depreciation Guide includes several useful "quick reference tables." These include a list of trucks, SUVs, and vans that are exempt from the luxury car caps because they weigh more than 6,000 pounds, trucks with a bed-length under six feet which are subject to a $25,000 section 179 depreciation cap, a list of states that conform to the federal bonus depreciation and section 179 expensing rules, and a comprehensive table of assets and corresponding recovery periods with cross references to the location of the related U.S. Master Depreciation Guide explanation. Published annually, this new edition is completely updated to reflect all depreciation rule changes through press time in December. A special Highlights section provides a quick overview of any new legislation, cases, rulings, and regulations occurring since last year's edition, with cross-references to the explanation paragraph in which they are reflected. CONTENTS: Discussion of the historical background of depreciation and depreciation fundamentals. Coverage of : Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), which was introduced by the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and is applicable to most tangible depreciable property in service after 1986; Accelerated Cost Recovery System (ACRS) introduced by the Economic Recovery Act of 1981; General rules for pre-1981 property; Asset Depreciation Range (ADR) system which dates back to 1971; Code Sec. 179 expensing rules; and Amortization of intangibles, including section 197 intangibles Listed property depreciation rules Depreciation of vehicles subject to "luxury" car caps Handling vehicle trade-ins, including luxury car caps and carryover basis VeIf you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Estate Planning (2012 Edition) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:52:12 GMT Available: November 2011 Estate Planning provides the most encyclopedic coverage of estate planning practice, from complex transfer tax laws and essential strategy to inter vivos gifts and post-mortem activities. Providing in-depth analysis and expert guidance on the various arrangements that may be employed to dispose of wealth, this valuable reference offers exhaustive coverage of the law, strategies, and practices needed to create a comprehensive estate plan, including advice on opportunities to escape or shift the tax burden in scores of typical and not-so-typical situations. If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Multistate Corporate Tax Guide (2011) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 15:33:19 GMT Available: October 2010 This book is an indispensable resource for professionals who work with multiple state tax jurisdictions. This CCH "Master Guide" serves as a handy desktop reference containing concise explanations on major corporate tax issues that are readily accessible and easy to understand. It's an excellent resource for quick answers to the most-asked questions and at-a-glance state-to-state comparisons. The U.S. Master Multistate Corporate Tax Guide provides return preparation guidance for use by taxpayers subject to corporate income or income-based taxes in more than one state. It provides an efficient means for practitioners to understand the rules and guidelines relevant to filing corporate income tax returns in all of the 47 states (plus New York City and the District of Columbia) that impose a corporate income tax or that impose a franchise or other tax (such as the Michigan Business Tax) at least partially measured by income. Key elements of this helpful and annually updated publication are: CHARTS - designed to provide quick answers to the most often asked questions regarding state corporate income taxation. STATE BY STATE DISCUSSIONS - offer practical explanations of major corporate tax topics, including: Tax Rates Tax Credits Apportionment of Income Combined Reporting Consolidated Returns Nexus Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Carrybacks Return Filing Requirements Alternative Minimum Taxes Treatment of Flow-through Entities In addition, since most practitioners prepare federal forms first, easy access to state law differences makes filling out state returns easier. The Guide provides helpful comparisons of federal and state tax laws for each state. HIGHLIGHTS OF KEY NEW DEVELOPMENTS - presents a summary of key legislative and regulatory changes affecting state corporate income taxation during the previous year, so readers are aware of those developments and can respond accordingly when completing tax returns for the coming year. Related Books: U.S. Master Tax Guide®, 2011 ProSystem fx Tax: for U.S. Tax Returns INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment U.S. INCOME TAX REGULATIONS, Winter 2011 Edition If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Depreciation Guide (2012) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:50:10 GMT Untitled Document Available: December 2011 This book offers a one-stop resource for guidance in understanding and applying the complex depreciation rules to their fixed assets. This area is especially challenging, because bits and pieces of applicable information must be gathered from a maze of Revenue Procedures, IRS Tables and IRS Regulations. These sources are frequently old and include some materials which may be non-applicable. CCH's U.S. Master Depreciation Guide pulls the pieces together, so practitioners can make sense of all the corresponding information and put the information into practice. The U.S. Master Depreciation Guide includes several useful "quick reference tables." These include a list of trucks, SUVs, and vans that are exempt from the luxury car caps because they weigh more than 6,000 pounds, trucks with a bed-length under six feet which are subject to a $25,000 section 179 depreciation cap, a list of states that conform to the federal bonus depreciation and section 179 expensing rules, and a comprehensive table of assets and corresponding recovery periods with cross references to the location of the related explanation. CONTENTS: Discussion of the historical background of depreciation and depreciation fundamentals. Coverage of : Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), which was introduced by the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and is applicable to most tangible depreciable property in service after 1986; Accelerated Cost Recovery System (ACRS) introduced by the Economic Recovery Act of 1981; General rules for pre-1981 property; Asset Depreciation Range (ADR) system which dates back to 1971; Code Sec. 179 expensing rules; and Amortization of intangibles, including section 197 intangibles Listed property depreciation rules Depreciation of vehicles subject to "luxury" car caps Handling vehicle trade-ins, including luxury car caps and carryover basis Vehicle depreciation using the standard mileage rate, FAVR allowances, and other mileage based methods Like-kind exchanges and involuntary conversions Rev. Proc. 87-56 class life and depreciation period table reproduced in full text All MACRS depreciation tables reproduced in full text plus CCH-prepared Indian reservation property depreciation tables and tables that incorporate the effect of the first-year 30 If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Income Tax Regulations, Summer 2011 Edition – U.S. By www.cch.ca Published On :: Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:49:57 GMT Available: June 2011 Reproduces the mammoth Treasury regulations that explain the IRS's position, prescribe operational rules, and provide the mechanics for compliance with the Internal Revenue Code. CCH's federal tax regulations volumes include: Full text reproduction of the official text of the federal income tax regulations, including unemployment insurance regulations and all estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer tax, and special valuation regulations. All Proposed, Temporary and Final Income Tax Regulations and Preambles to Proposed Regs. Helpful finding devices such as: Topical Index to final, temporary and proposed regulations Table of Irregularly Numbered Regulations that includes a summary description of such Regs and their page number Table of Public Laws by number and title Table of Regulations that do not reflect changes made by recently enacted public laws Proposed Reg Preamble finder Table of how to locate and identify Regulations. Includes all income tax regulations issued through May 1, 2011. Related titles: U.S. Master Tax Guide®, 2011 ProSystem fx Tax: for U.S. Tax Returns If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Tax Guide (2015) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 08:12:07 GMT The 2015 MTG contains timely and precise explanations of federal income taxes for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts, as well as new rules established by key court decisions and the IRS. Significant new tax developments are conveniently highlighted and concisely explained for quick reference and understanding. The Master Tax Guide's explanations are footnoted to provide tax practitioners with the most accurate and legally sound guidance to help them comply with today's complex federal tax laws MTG comes complete with the popular Quick Tax Facts card that can be detached for at-a-glance reference to key tax figures and other often referenced amounts used in preparing 2014 income tax returns, and a special bonus CPE course supplement entitled "Top Federal Tax Issues for 2015," which focuses in on the most significant new tax developments affecting practitioners for the year. - Highlights of New Tax Developments - Tax Rates and Tax Tables - Individuals - Corporations - S Corporations - Partnerships - Trusts and Estates - Exempt Organizations - Income - Exclusions from Income - Business Expenses - Non-Business Expenses - Losses and Bad Debt - Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion - Tax Credits - Minimum Tax - Tax Accounting - Basis for Gain or Loss - Sales, Exchanges and Capital Gains - Installment Sales/Deferred Payment Sales - Securities Transactions - Tax Shelters/At-Risk Rules/Passive Losses - Retirement Plans - Corporate Acquisitions/Reorganizations - Taxation of Foreign Activities/Taxpayers - Returns and Payment of Tax - Withholding and Estimated Taxes - Examination of Returns - Collection of Tax - Penalties and Interest - Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Tax The U.S. Master Tax Guide is conveniently cross-referenced to the Internal Revenue Code and Regulations and certain other important tax law sources. Soft cover: Nov 17, 2014 9780808038733 5-7/8" x 9" 1,008 p. Hard Cover: Nov 30, 2014 9780808039099 6-1/4" x 9" Related Products INTERNAL REVENUE If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Tax Guide (2014) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 13:50:39 GMT Hardbound Edition available in December 2013. The 2014 MTG contains timely and precise explanations of federal income taxes for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates and trusts, as well as new rules established by key court decisions and the IRS. Significant new tax developments are conveniently highlighted and concisely explained for quick reference and understanding. The Master Tax Guide's explanations are meticulously researched and footnoted to provide tax practitioners with the most accurate and legally sound guidance to help them understand, apply and comply with today's complex federal tax laws. The 2014 U.S. Master Tax Guide's updated explanations cover: Highlights of New Tax Developments Tax Rates and Tax Tables Individuals Corporations S Corporations Partnerships Trusts and Estates Exempt Organizations Income Exclusions from Income Business Expenses Non-Business Expenses Losses and Bad Debt Depreciation, Amortization and Depletion Tax Credits Minimum Tax Tax Accounting Basis for Gain or Loss Sales, Exchanges and Capital Gains Installment Sales/Deferred Payment Sales Securities Transactions Tax Shelters/At-Risk Rules/Passive Losses Retirement Plans Corporate Acquisitions/Reorganizations Taxation of Foreign Activities/Taxpayers Returns and Payment of Tax Withholding and Estimated Taxes Examination of Returns – Collection of Tax Penalties and Interest Estate, Gift and Generation-Skipping Tax This book is conveniently cross-referenced to the IRC, Income Tax Regulations, certain other important tax law sources, and CCH's Standard Federal Tax Reports for further research. Related Products INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2014 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2014 Edition), December 2013 (US) 1040 Express Answers (2014) State Tax Handbook (2014) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Property Tax Guide (2014) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:10:45 GMT A practical, quick-answer resource to the key issues and concepts that professionals who deal with state and local property taxes need to know. This handy desktop reference contains concise explanations on major property tax areas in a readily accessible, easy-to-use and easy-to-understand format. It provides an overview of the property tax and valuation assessment methods used by the different taxing jurisdictions, and provides readers with the key definitions, concepts and procedures necessary to understand the application of local property taxes. Supported by multistate charts and discussions of the state and local property tax systems, helpful state-by-state coverage includes: property subject to tax exemptions and exclusions available for different classes of property and taxpayers how property taxes are determined, including the classification, valuation, equalization, assessment and levy of tax currently available credits and abatements of property tax options available to taxpayers prior to the state court system property tax due dates key contacts in the various taxing jurisdictions, and more. Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2015 Edition), December 2014 (U.S.) State Tax Handbook (2015) U.S. Master Depreciation Guide (2015) Practical Guide to Real Estate Taxation 2013 – CCH Tax Spotlight Series (U.S.) Tax and Estate Planning with Real Estate, Partnerships and LLCs, 2015 (U.S.) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Property Tax Guide (2012) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:34:51 GMT Available: March 2012 Contains concise explanations on major property tax areas in a readily accessible, easy-to-use and easy-to-understand format. It provides an overview of the property tax and valuation assessment methods used by the different taxing jurisdictions, and provides readers with the key definitions, concepts and procedures necessary to understand the application of local property taxes. Supported by multistate charts and discussions of the state and local property tax systems, helpful state-by-state coverage includes: - property subject to tax - exemptions and exclusions available for different classes of property and taxpayers - how property taxes are determined, including the classification, valuation, equalization, assessment and levy of tax - currently available credits and abatements of property tax - options available to taxpayers prior to the state court system - property tax due dates - key contacts in the various taxing jurisdictions, and more. If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Multistate Corporate Tax Guide (2015) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:16:11 GMT An excellent resource for quick answers to the most-asked questions and at-a-glance state-to-state comparisons. The U.S. Master Multistate Corporate Tax Guide provides return preparation guidance for use by taxpayers subject to corporate income or income-based taxes in more than one state. It provides an efficient means for practitioners to understand the rules and guidelines relevant to filing corporate income tax returns in all of the 47 states (plus New York City and the District of Columbia) that impose a corporate income tax or that impose a franchise or other tax (such as the Michigan Business Tax) at least partially measured by income. CHARTS–designed to provide quick answers to the most often asked questions regarding state corporate income taxation. STATE BY STATE DISCUSSIONS–offer practical explanations of major corporate tax topics, including: Tax Rates Tax Credits Apportionment of Income Combined Reporting Consolidated Returns Nexus Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Carrybacks Return Filing Requirements Alternative Minimum Taxes Treatment of Flow-through Entities A free link to the online version (PDF) of Multistate Corporate Tax Course for CPE 2015 is included. 9780808039105 6-1/4" x 9" 1,600 pages Related Products State Tax Handbook (2015) California Connecticut Florida North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois New Jersey New York Massachusetts Michigan Texas Multistate Corporate Tax Guide - Mid-Year Edition (2014) Multistate Corporate Tax Guide, 2015 Edition (2 volumes) Multistate Guide to Estate Planning (2015) (w/CD) MultiIf you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Multistate Corporate Tax Guide (2014) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:34:53 GMT An excellent resource for quick answers to the most-asked questions and at-a-glance state-to-state comparisons. The U.S. Master Multistate Corporate Tax Guide provides return preparation guidance for use by taxpayers subject to corporate income or income-based taxes in more than one state. It provides an efficient means for practitioners to understand the rules and guidelines relevant to filing corporate income tax returns in all of the 47 states (plus New York City and the District of Columbia) that impose a corporate income tax or that impose a franchise or other tax (such as the Michigan Business Tax) at least partially measured by income. CHARTS–designed to provide quick answers to the most often asked questions regarding state corporate income taxation. STATE BY STATE DISCUSSIONS–offer practical explanations of major corporate tax topics, including: - Tax Rates - Tax Credits - Apportionment of Income - Combined Reporting - Consolidated Returns - Nexus - Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Carrybacks - Return Filing Requirements - Alternative Minimum Taxes - Treatment of Flow-through Entities A free link to the online version (PDF) of Multistate Corporate Tax Course for CPE 2014 is included. Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2014) State Tax Handbook (2014) California Connecticut Florida North Carolina Ohio Pennsylvania Illinois New Jersey New York Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Texas Multistate Corporate If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master GAAP Guide (2015) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:06:25 GMT Authors: Richard H. Gesseck, CPA, and Lawrence Gramling, Ph.D., CPA Helps accountants solve many complex accounting and disclosure problems. Superior technical analysis and practical explanations of accounting principles are provided in this insightful volume. The Guide uses a helpful three-step approach for each topic covered. First, flowcharts illustrate the decision process and accounting procedures. Then, general discussion of the major provisions provides a context for understanding; and, finally, detailed examples show the specific computations and accounting requirements. This one comprehensive volume provides you with new insights into, and practical understanding of, the standards that constitute U.S. GAAP. To reflect the structure of the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), the U.S. Master GAAP Guide is organized into nine chapters that correspond to the areas of the ASC. Topically arranged to follow the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). Three-level approach to explanation and analysis, including flowcharts, general discussion, and detailed examples, makes the official pronouncements easy to understand. Serves as a working guide so practitioners can find solutions to complex practice problems quickly. Helps prepare CPA Exam candidates for the GAAP pronouncements portion of the Exam. Enables clear understanding of the accounting requirements of the pronouncements. Chapters: General principles Presentation Assets Liabilities Equity Revenue Expenses Broad transactions Industry 9780808039068 6-1/4" x 9" 1,112 pages Related Products GAAP Guide (2015) Book or CD (U.S.) Accounting Research Manager - ARM International Accounting/Financial Reporting Standards Guide (2015) CCH Accounting for Income Taxes, 2015 Edition (U.S.) Auditor's Risk Management Guide: Integrating Auditing and ERM (2013) (U.If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master GAAP Guide (2014) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 14:25:59 GMT Authors: Richard H. Gesseck, CPA, Lawrence Gramling, Ph.D., CPA Helps accountants solve many complex accounting and disclosure problems. Superior technical analysis and practical explanations of accounting principles are provided in this insightful volume. The Guide uses a helpful three-step approach for each topic covered. First, flowcharts illustrate the decision process and accounting procedures. Then, general discussion of the major provisions provides a context for understanding. Finally, detailed examples show the specific computations and accounting requirements. This one comprehensive volume provides you with new insights into, and practical understanding of, the standards that constitute U.S. GAAP. To reflect the structure of the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), it is organized into nine chapters that correspond to the areas of the ASC. With its summaries, explanations, and applications of generally accepted accounting principles for nongovernmental entities in the United States of America, this book is the most powerful working guide available to accounting practitioners today. Topically arranged to follow the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). Serves as a working guide so practitioners can find solutions to complex practice problems quickly. Helps prepare CPA Exam candidates for the GAAP pronouncements portion of the Exam. Enables clear understanding of the accounting requirements of the pronouncements. Chapters: General principles Presentation Assets Liabilities Equity Revenue Expenses Broad transactions Industry Also contains: Conceptual framework Accounting Standards Updates Exposure Drafts How to cross-reference the Codification and pre-Codification standards Present value factors 1,112 pages Related Products GAAP Financial Statement Disclosures Manual, (w/CD-ROM), 2013-2014 GAAS Guide, 2014 (with CD-ROM) Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master GAAP Guide (2013) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:21:12 GMT Helps accountants solve many complex accounting and disclosure problems. Superior technical analysis and practical explanations of accounting principles are provided in this insightful volume. The Guide uses a helpful three-step approach for each topic covered. First, flowcharts illustrate the decision process and accounting procedures. Then, general discussion of the major provisions provides a context for understanding; and, finally, detailed examples show the specific computations and accounting requirements. This one comprehensive volume provides you with new insights into, and practical understanding of, the standards that constitute U.S. GAAP. To reflect the structure of the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification (ASC), the U.S. Master GAAP Guide is organized into nine chapters that correspond to the areas of the ASC. With its summaries, explanations, and applications of GAAP for nongovernmental entities in the USA, this book is the most powerful working guide available to accounting practitioners today. Topically arranged to follow the FASB's Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). Three-level approach to explanation and analysis, including flowcharts, general discussion, and detailed examples, makes the official pronouncements easy to understand. Serves as a working guide so practitioners can find solutions to complex practice problems quickly. Helps prepare CPA Exam candidates for the GAAP pronouncements portion of the Exam. Enables clear understanding of the accounting requirements of the pronouncements. Chapters: General principles Presentation Assets Liabilities Equity Revenue Expenses Broad transactions Industry Also contains: Conceptual framework Accounting Standards Updates Exposure Drafts How to cross-reference the Codification and pre-Codification standards Present value factors If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Estate and Gift Tax Guide (2015) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 10:07:12 GMT This trusted reference provides clear explanations of the laws relating to federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes to give readers the solid understanding they need to understand and apply today's complex wealth transfer tax rules. Provides straightforward guidance for professionals working with estate and gift tax planning, and contains many helpful features, including: Concise, up-to-date discussions of recent statutory and regulatory law changes, court decisions, and IRS rulings affecting the estate, gift and GST taxes, including IRS guidance on the Windsor decision and its impact on tax planning for same-sex married couples. CCH-authored comments, cautions, elections, planning pointers, state tax alerts, and other value-adds highlighting planning opportunities, compliance tips, or pitfalls to avoid. Pertinent tax tables, such as the unified credit and exclusion/exemption amounts, GST rates and more for easy reference to key tax figures. Sample filled-in forms in the 706 and 709 series, as well as various GST tax forms, that illustrate practical application of the tax law. Citations to Internal Revenue Code, regulations, IRS rulings and court decisions to help practitioners further research the estate and gift tax law. A special feature of this CCH reference is the Quick Tax Facts card. This handy card is bound into the book for at-a-glance reference to key estate and gift tax rates and credits, figures, and other valuable information. The card is perforated, so it can be removed from the book and posted near the professional's computer or desktop for instant access. 9780808039044 6" x 9" 550 pages Related Products Estate & Gift Tax Handbook (2014) (U.S.) Estate & Retirement Planning Answer Book, 2015 Edition (U.S.) Family Foundation Handbook (2014) (US) Federal Estate & Gift Taxes: Code & Regulations (Including Related Income Tax Provisions), as of March 2014 (U.S.) Federal Income Taxation of Decedents, Estates and Trusts - 2015 CCH Tax Spotlight Series (U.S.) Federal Income Taxation of Estates, Trusts & Beneficiaries (2014 Supplement) (U.S.) Income Taxation of Fiduciaries and Beneficiaries (2014) (U.S.) Like-Kind ExchangIf you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Estate and Gift Tax Guide (2014) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 14:43:30 GMT This trusted reference provides clear explanations of the laws relating to federal estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes to give readers the solid understanding they need to understand and apply today's complex wealth transfer tax rules. Provides straightforward guidance for professionals working with estate and gift tax planning, and contains many helpful features, including: Concise, up-to-date discussions of recent statutory and regulatory law changes, court decisions, and IRS rulings affecting the estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes. Pertinent tax tables, such as the unified rate and credit, state death tax credit and pre-1977 gift tax rates for easy reference to key tax figures. Sample filled-in forms in the 706 and 709 series, as well as various generation-skipping transfer tax forms, that illustrate practical compliance application of the tax law. A special feature of this CCH reference is the Quick Tax Facts card. This handy card is bound into the book for at-a-glance reference to key estate and gift tax rates and credits, figures, and other valuable information. The card is perforated, so it can be removed from the book and posted near the professional's computer or desktop for instant access. Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2014) Business Succession Planning Answer Book – 2014 (US) Family Foundation Handbook (2014) (US) Tax and Estate Planning with Real Estate, Partnerships and LLCs, 2014 (US) Grantor Trust Answer Book, 2014 (US) Practical Guide to Estate Planning, 2014 Edition (with CD) (US) Price on Contemporary Estate Planning (2014) (US) Estate & Gift Tax Handbook (2013) Estate & Retirement Planning Answer Book, 2014 Edition Like-Kind Exchanges Under Code Section 1031 - CCH Tax Spotlight Series Multistate Guide to Estate Planning (2014) (w/CD) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Depreciation Guide (2015) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:22:08 GMT Offers tax and accounting professionals who work with businesses a one-stop resource for guidance in understanding and applying the complex depreciation rules to their fixed assets. This area is especially challenging, because bits and pieces of applicable information must be gathered from a maze of Revenue Procedures, IRS Tables and IRS Regulations. These sources are frequently old and include some materials which may be non-applicable. CCH's U.S. Master Depreciation Guide pulls the pieces together, so practitioners can make sense of all the corresponding information and put the information into practice. Published annually, this new edition is completely updated to reflect all depreciation rule changes through press time in December. A special Highlights section provides a quick overview of any new legislation, cases, rulings, and regulations occurring since last year's edition, with cross-references to the explanation paragraph in which they are reflected. The Guide presents a concise yet comprehensive discussion of the depreciation rules. It includes: Discussion of the historical background of depreciation and depreciation fundamentals. Coverage of : Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), which was introduced by the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and is applicable to most tangible depreciable property in service after 1986; Accelerated Cost Recovery System (ACRS) introduced by the Economic Recovery Act of 1981; General rules for pre-1981 property; Asset Depreciation Range (ADR) system which dates back to 1971; Code Sec. 179 expensing rules; and Amortization of intangibles, including section 197 intangibles. ____ The Guide also discusses accounting method changes required to comply with recently issued MACRS regulations dealing with general assets accounts and dispositions, including retirements of structural components. A handy reference chart of these changes is provided. Other highlights include: Listed property depreciation rules Depreciation of vehicles subject to "luxury" car caps Handling vehicle trade-ins, including luxury car caps and carryover basis Vehicle depreciation using the standard mileage rate, FAVR allowances, and other mileage based methods Like-kind exchanges and involuntary conversions Rev. Proc. 87-56 class life and depreciation period table reproduced in full text All MACRS depreciation tables reproduced in full text including Indian reservation property depreciation tables and tables that incorporate the effect of the first-year 30 percent and 50 percent bonus depreciation allowances How to compute MACRS without using tables Identifying and depreciating land iIf you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Depreciation Guide (2014) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:24:11 GMT Offers tax and accounting professionals who work with businesses a one-stop resource for guidance in understanding and applying the complex depreciation rules to their fixed assets. This area is especially challenging, because bits and pieces of applicable information must be gathered from a maze of Revenue Procedures, IRS Tables and IRS Regulations. These sources are frequently old and include some materials which may be non-applicable. This book pulls the pieces together, so practitioners can make sense of all the corresponding information and put the information into practice. Published annually, this new edition is completely updated to reflect all depreciation rule changes through press time in December. A special Highlights section provides a quick overview of any new legislation, cases, rulings, and regulations occurring since last year's edition, with cross-references to the explanation paragraph in which they are reflected. The Guide presents a concise yet comprehensive discussion of the depreciation rules. It includes: Discussion of the historical background of depreciation and depreciation fundamentals. Coverage of : Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), which was introduced by the Tax Reform Act of 1986, and is applicable to most tangible depreciable property in service after 1986; Accelerated Cost Recovery System (ACRS) introduced by the Economic Recovery Act of 1981; General rules for pre-1981 property; Asset Depreciation Range (ADR) system since 1971; Code Sec. 179 expensing rules; and Amortization of intangibles, including section 197 intangibles. Related Products INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2014 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2014 Edition), December 2013 (US) Almanac of Business & Industrial Financial Ratios (2014) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Bank Tax Guide (2015) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:12:27 GMT Author: Ronald W. Blasi, J.D., LL.M. Formerly titled, the "Bank Tax Guide," the new U.S. Master Bank Tax Guide (2014) by noted bank tax expert, Ronald W. Blasi, J.D., LL.M., is a comprehensive desktop reference that covers all the tax rules for financial institutions and is the only book of its kind that is completely updated each year to reflect the latest changes through press time. This is the authoritative must-have guide for professionals charged with tax compliance for financial institutions. It features special planning sections in each chapter, detailed discussions that are meticulously referenced to authority for additional research, potential IRS audit activities, and numerous practical examples that illustrate the rules and principles. The volume provides informative discussions on points of law where the courts and the IRS may not see eye-to-eye. Entities subject to bank tax rules Accounting for interest, fee and other income Discount, points and premium Securities dealers and investors Nonperforming loans Modified debt Foreclosures Business expenses Interest expense Bad-debt deductions Acquisitions Business tax credits Valuable appendices provide: IRS Industry Specialization Program Coordinated Issue Papers The 13 Federal Judicial Circuits The 12 Districts of the Federal Reserve System Audit Technique Guide for Commercial Banking 9780808039365 6" x 9" 944 pages Related Products Federal Income Taxation of Debt Instruments (2015 Supplement) (U.S.) Financial Products: Taxation, Regulation and Design (2015 Supplement) (U.S.) Financial Instruments: A Comprehensive Guide to Accounting & Reporting (2015) (U.S.) U.S. Master Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2015 Edition), December 2014 (U.S.) State Tax Handbook (2015) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. U.S. Master Bank Tax Guide (2014) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 12:05:25 GMT Author: Ronald W. Blasi, J.D., LL.M. Formerly titled, the "Bank Tax Guide," the new U.S. Master Bank Tax Guide (2014) by noted bank tax expert, Ronald W. Blasi, J.D., LL.M., is a comprehensive desktop reference that covers all the tax rules for financial institutions and is the only book of its kind that is completely updated each year to reflect the latest changes through press time. This is the authoritative must-have guide for professionals charged with tax compliance for financial institutions. It features special planning sections in each chapter, detailed discussions that are meticulously referenced to authority for additional research, potential IRS audit activities, and numerous practical examples that illustrate the rules and principles. The volume provides informative discussions on points of law where the courts and the IRS may not see eye-to-eye. Entities subject to bank tax rules Accounting for interest, fee and other income Discount, points and premium Securities dealers and investors Nonperforming loans Modified debt Foreclosures Business expenses Interest expense Bad-debt deductions Acquisitions Business tax credits Valuable appendices provide: - IRS Industry Specialization Program Coordinated Issue Papers - The 13 Federal Judicial Circuits - The 12 Districts of the Federal Reserve System - Audit Technique Guide for Commercial Banking Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2014) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2014 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2014 Edition), December 2013 (US) Financial Instruments: A Comprehensive Guide to Accounting & Reporting (2014) (US) Financial Products: Taxation, Regulation and Design (2014 Supplement) (US) Almanac of Business & Industrial Financial Ratios (2014) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. The New 3.8% Medicare Tax: In-Depth Analysis and Planning (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:08:06 GMT Authors: Robert S. Keebler, Peter J. Melcher, MIchelle J. Ward, and Christopher W. Schuler This new title analyzes the new 3.8% Medicare Tax on Net Investment Income, which will become effective January 1, 2013 pursuant to the Affordable Care Act of 2010 as recently upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. This tax will have a wide ranging effect on many taxpayers including individuals, businesses, estates and trusts and this book will help taxpayers and tax advisors understand and prepare for the consequences of this new tax. Effective January 1, 2013 the new 3.8% Medicare tax is imposed on the lesser of "net investment income" or the excess (if any) of "modified adjusted gross income" over the "threshold amount." How does the surtax work What is "investment income" What is modified adjustment gross income What are the best strategies to reduce MAGI What are the best strategies to reduce investment income How life insurance will play an expanded role in income tax planning Will tax-exempt bonds continue to make sense How will tax deferred annuities work under the surtax Why Roth conversion will be a powerful strategy and more Chapter 1. Overview—Unearned Income Medicare Contribution Tax (UIMCT) Chapter 2. Application of the UIMCT to Individuals Chapter 3. Application of the UIMCT to Trusts and Estates Chapter 4. 2012 UIMCT Planning for Individuals and Businesses Chapter 5. UIMCT Planning for 2013 and Later Years If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Taxation of the Entertainment Industry, 2014 (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:06:18 GMT Author: Schuyler M. Moore Taxation of the Entertainment Industry is an insightful treatise that helps practitioners in entertainment tax planning spot unique issues before they become problems, interpret rules and regulations correctly, make business decisions that lower taxes, and ensure compliance with the law. This valuable reference by expert practitioner and author, Schuyler Moore, provides in-depth treatment of the taxation of film and television industries, including music and sports. It provides insights on proven strategies and techniques for achieving solid bottom-line results for those practitioners with clients within the entertainment industry. Taxation of the Entertainment Industry sets forth details of an eight-point master plan for managing entertainment tax issues: Know how the law characterizes ownership rights and interests Choose a business form that provides maximum tax advantage Determine the best time to report and recognize income Reduce the tax burden through deductions, depreciation, and the investment tax credit Avoid liability for failure to withhold wages Realize tax deferral and tax savings through foreign production or distribution Discover innovative and creative strategies for financing film production and distribution, and Pay close attention to the special tax considerations that apply to talent. Moore thoroughly explains all of these issues, opportunities and challenges with clarity in this sure and steady guide through the ins and outs of entertainment tax law. Overview Fundamental Characterization Issues Choice of Entity Income Recognition, Timing and Characterization Deductions and Depreciation Wage Withholding Foreign Production and Distribution U.S. Tax Withholding on Foreign Persons Financing Using Domestic Tax Shelters Other Financing Methods Tax Planning for Talent California Taxation The Sports Industry The Music Industry Film Financing Forms 9780808039631 6" x 9" 456 pages Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2015 Edition), December 2014 (U.S.) Full Article
u.s. Taxation of Individual Retirement Accounts, 2014 (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:38:11 GMT David J. Cartano, J.D. Analyzes all the tax laws applicable to individual retirement accounts. The first part of the book discusses the 15 different types of IRAs, including the four most recent types authorized by the tax laws: the Roth IRA, the education IRA, the SIMPLE IRA, and the deemed IRA. The second part discusses the various areas of tax law relating to the operation and administration of an IRA. There is a separate chapter on each area of the tax law. The third part of the book deals with taxation of distributions from an IRA, including premature distributions, minimum distributions during lifetime and after death, withholding taxes, and estate taxes. It also deals with the tax rules applicable to the different types of the beneficiaries receiving distributions from an IRA, including foreign beneficiaries, charitable beneficiaries, trust beneficiaries, estate beneficiaries, spouse and nonspouse beneficiaries, and individual and non-individual beneficiaries. Contents Includes: Introduction Traditional IRA Spousal IRA Roth IRA Coverdell Education Savings Account Rollover IRA Transfer IRA SEP IRA SARSEP IRA Individual Retirement Annuity Conduit IRA Employer and Employee Association Trusts Payroll Deduction IRA SIMPLE IRA Deemed IRA Under Employer Plan Prohibited Transactions Disclosure Statement Investments Bankruptcy, Tax Liens and Creditors Trustees and Custodians Reporting Requirements Divorce and Property Settlement Agreements Rulings Excise Taxes and Penalties ERISA State Taxes Taxation of Distributions Premature Distributions Minimum Distributions During Lifetime Minimum Distributions on Death Withholding Taxes Foreign Beneficiaries Estate Beneficiaries Trust Beneficiaries Charitable Beneficiaries Beneficiary Designation Forms Estate Taxes The book was updated for changes made by the American Taxpayer Relief Act passed by Congress in 2013, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, and the Highway Investment, Job Creation, and Economic Growth Act of 2012. Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Full Article
u.s. Taxation of Compensation and Benefits (2014) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:31:17 GMT David J. Cartano, J.D. Brings together all areas of compensation and benefits law. The first part discusses traditional compensation and benefits law, including fringe benefits, accident and health plans, VEBAs, cafeteria plans split-dollar life insurance, group-term life insurance, golden parachute agreements, bonuses, vacation pay, loans to employees, employee achievement awards, entertainment expenses, automobile expense deductions, and withholding taxes. The second part discusses stock compensation arrangements, including incentive stock option plans, nonqualified stock option plans, Section 423 employee stock purchase plans, restricted stock, phantom stock plans, employee stock ownership plans, and stock appreciation rights. The third part of the book discusses retirement plans, such as ERISA plans (including pension and profit-sharing plans), nonqualified deferred compensations plans, individual retirement accounts, tax deferred annuities, and section 457 plans. Social Security and Medicare benefits are also discussed. CONTENTS: - Employee Compensation - Fringe Benefits - Accident and Health Plans - Automobile Expense - Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association - Cafeteria Plans - Family and Dependent Care Assistance - Life Insurance - Golden Parachute Payments - International Aspects of Compensation - Personal Service and Loan-Out Corporations - Stock Option Plans - Section 423 Employee Stock Purchase Plans - Restricted Stock - Other Stock Plans - Social Security and Medicare - Individual Retirement Accounts - Qualified employer Retirement Plans - Deferred Compensation - Tax-deferred Annuities - Section 457 Plans The book was updated for changes made by the American Taxpayer Relief Act and the Affordable Care Act. Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2015 Edition), December 2014 (U.S.) State Tax Handbook (2015) Affordable Care Act – Law, Regulatory Explanation and Analysis (2015) (U.S.) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Taxation of Compensation and Benefits (2013) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:53:27 GMT The first part discusses traditional compensation and benefits law, including fringe benefits, accident and health plans, VEBAs, cafeteria plans split-dollar life insurance, group-term life insurance, golden parachute agreements, bonuses, vacation pay, loans to employees, employee achievement awards, entertainment expenses, automobile expense deductions, and withholding taxes. The second part discusses stock compensation arrangements, including incentive stock option plans, nonqualified stock option plans, Section 423 employee stock purchase plans, restricted stock, phantom stock plans, employee stock ownership plans, and stock appreciation rights. The third part of the book discusses retirement plans, such as ERISA plans (including pension and profit-sharing plans), nonqualified deferred compensations plans, individual retirement accounts, tax deferred annuities, and section 457 plans. Social Security and Medicare benefits are also discussed. - Employee Compensation - Fringe Benefits - Accident and Health Plans - Automobile Expense - Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association - Cafeteria Plans - Family and Dependent Care Assistance - Life Insurance - Golden Parachute Payments - International Aspects of Compensation - Personal Service and Loan-Out Corporations - Stock Option Plans - Section 423 Employee Stock Purchase Plans - Restricted Stock - Other Stock Plans - Social Security and Medicare - Individual Retirement Accounts - Qualified employer Retirement Plans - Deferred Compensation - Tax-deferred Annuities - Section 457 Plans
u.s. Tax Planning Strategies (2013-2014) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 31 May 2013 14:16:53 GMT Completely revised and updated to reflect the numerous new tax planning options, strategies and considerations in light of new tax legislation and other developments in the tax law. Importance of Tax Planning Income Subject to Tax Making Deductions Count Investment Decisions Retirement Planning Considerations Minimizing Estate and Gift Taxes Family Tax Planning Strategies Estimated Tax Business Planning The guide provides “Examples” that illustrate the application of the tax laws. It also includes "Planning Alerts" and "Tax Tips" which highlight important tax planning advice and information. Chapter 1: Importance of Tax Planning Chapter 2: Income Subject to Tax Chapter 3: Making Your Deductions Count Chapter 4: Investment Decisions Chapter 5: Retirement Savings Chapter 6: Early Retirement and Post-Retirement Strategies Chapter 7: Estate Planning – Minimizing Estate and Gift Taxes Chapter 8: Family Strategies Chapter 9: Education Incentives Chapter 10: Estimated Tax Chapter 11: Business Planning Chapter 12: Tax Strategies for the Self-Employed Appendices Tax Planning Checklist Tax Calendar Income Tax Rates Deduction Checklist 196 pages Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2015 Edition), December 2014 (U.S.) State Tax Handbook (2015) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Tax Planning for Troubled Corporations (2015) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 11:01:55 GMT Authors: Gordon D. Henderson, J.D. and Stuart J. Goldring, J.D. Deals with the problems of financially distressed corporations and their creditors and shareholders from the early warning time when their cash flow becomes insufficient to service their debt, through the problems and opportunities arising from the need to modify their debt, to the later potential need to exchange their debt for equity, and to the ultimate potential consideration of the need to seek the protection of the bankruptcy courts. In the course of its analysis the book discusses recapitalizations, two-company combinations and acquisitions, utilizing tax losses, consolidated return problems, bankruptcy aspects of federal tax procedure, and state and local tax aspects of bankruptcy. Developing a strategy for a failing company Bankruptcy versus nonbankruptcy restructuring Deductions and accrual of interest Debt modification One-company equity-for-debt re-capitalization Two-company reorganizations involving a failing company Utilizing tax losses Special problems of multi-company debtor groups Liquidating trusts, escrow, and the like Bankruptcy aspects of federal tax procedure State and local tax aspects of bankruptcy Liquidating bankruptcies Deductibility of expenses during bankruptcy 9780808039006 7" x 10" 1,090 pages Related Products U.S. Master Bank Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2015 Edition), December 2014 (U.S.) CCH Accounting for Income Taxes, 2015 Edition (U.S.) Revenue Recognition Guide (2015) (U.S.) Foreign Bank Account Reporting – FBAR Compliance Guide, 2015 (U.S.) Master Limited Partnerships 2014 (U.S.) Practical Guide to Partnerships and LLCs (6th Edition) (U.S.) Tax Accounting in Mergers and Acquisitions, 2015 Edition (U.S.) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Tax Planning for Troubled Corporations (2014) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:04:57 GMT Authors: Gordon D. Henderson, J.D. and Stuart J. Goldring, J.D. Deals with the problems of financially distressed corporations and their creditors and shareholders from the early warning time when their cash flow becomes insufficient to service their debt, through the problems and opportunities arising from the need to modify their debt, to the later potential need to exchange their debt for equity, and to the ultimate potential consideration of the need to seek the protection of the bankruptcy courts. In the course of its analysis the book discusses recapitalizations, two-company combinations and acquisitions, utilizing tax losses, consolidated return problems, bankruptcy aspects of federal tax procedure, and state and local tax aspects of bankruptcy. Developing a strategy for a failing company Bankruptcy versus nonbankruptcy restructuring Deductions and accrual of interest Debt modification One-company equity-for-debt re-capitalization Two-company reorganizations involving a failing company Utilizing tax losses Special problems of multi-company debtor groups Liquidating trusts, escrow, and the like Bankruptcy aspects of federal tax procedure State and local tax aspects of bankruptcy Liquidating bankruptcies Deductibility of expenses during bankruptcy Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2014) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2014 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2014 Edition), December 2013 (US) Almanac of Business & Industrial Financial Ratios (2014) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Tax Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations (2014) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:24:57 GMT Steven D. Simpson, J.D., LL.M Provides a detailed analysis of the federal tax laws affecting tax-exempt organizations and the tax treatment of donors to such organizations. It offers expert guidance to tax-exempt organizations and their tax advisors on the tax compliance issues they confront on a daily basis and the preparation of the various tax forms they must file with the IRS. It offers unique insight into four key areas: tax law and the rules that govern compliance reporting requirements compliance steps, choices and mechanisms accounting. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction to Tax-Exempt Organizations 2. Distinctions Between Private Foundations and Public Charities 3. Organizational and Operational Considerations 4. Private Inurement, Private Benefit, and Intermediate Sanctions 5. Engaging in a Trade or Business and Income from an Unrelated Trade or Business 6. Political and Legislative Activities of Public Charities 7. Private Foundation Excise Taxes 8. Exemption Application Procedures 9. Annual Returns and Disclosure Requirements 10. Charitable Contribution Deduction Requirements and Information for Donors Appendix A: Sample Form 1023 and Accompanying Documents Appendix B: Sample Form 1024 and Accompanying Documents Appendix C: Sample Forms 990, 990-PF, and 990-T Appendix D: Publication 557 Appendix E: Publication 3833 Related Products Form 990 Compliance Guide, 2014 U.S. Master Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2015 Edition), December 2014 (U.S.) State Tax Handbook (2015) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Tax Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations (2013) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:47:15 GMT Provides a detailed analysis of the federal tax laws affecting tax-exempt organizations and the tax treatment of donors to such organizations. It offers expert guidance to tax-exempt organizations and their tax advisors on the tax compliance issues they confront on a daily basis and the preparation of the various tax forms they must file with the IRS. It offers unique insight into four key areas: tax law and the rules that govern compliance; reporting requirements; compliance steps, choices and mechanisms; and accounting. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction to Tax-Exempt Organizations 2. Distinctions Between Private Foundations and Public Charities 3. Organizational and Operational Considerations 4. Private Inurement, Private Benefit, and Intermediate Sanctions 5. Engaging in a Trade or Business and Income from an Unrelated Trade or Business 6. Political and Legislative Activities of Public Charities 7. Private Foundation Excise Taxes 8. Exemption Application Procedures 9. Annual Returns and Disclosure Requirements 10. Charitable Contribution Deduction Requirements and Information for Donors Appendix A: Sample Form 1023 and Accompanying Documents Appendix B: Sample Form 1024 and Accompanying Documents Appendix C: Sample Forms 990, 990-PF, and 990-T Appendix D: Publication 557 Appendix E: Publication 3833
u.s. Tax Compliance for Tax-Exempt Organizations (2012) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:39:53 GMT Available: April 2012 Provides a detailed analysis of the federal tax laws affecting tax-exempt organizations and the tax treatment of donors to such organizations. It offers expert guidance to tax-exempt organizations and their tax advisors on the tax compliance issues they confront on a daily basis and the preparation of the various tax forms they must file with the IRS. It offers unique insight into four key areas: tax law and the rules that govern compliance; reporting requirements; compliance steps, choices and mechanisms; and accounting. CONTENTS: 1. Introduction to Tax-Exempt Organizations 2. Distinctions Between Private Foundations and Public Charities 3. Organizational and Operational Considerations 4. Private Inurement, Private Benefit, and Intermediate Sanctions 5. Engaging in a Trade or Business and Income from an Unrelated Trade or Business 6. Political and Legislative Activities of Public Charities 7. Private Foundation Excise Taxes 8. Exemption Application Procedures 9. Annual Returns and Disclosure Requirements 10. Charitable Contribution Deduction Requirements and Information for Donors Appendix A: Sample Form 1023 and Accompanying Documents Appendix B: Sample Form 1024 and Accompanying Documents Appendix C: Sample Forms 990, 990-PF, and 990-T Appendix D: Publication 557 Appendix E: Publication 3833 Related books: Form 990 Compliance Guide, 2012 If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Tax and Estate Planning with Real Estate, Partnerships and LLCs, 2015 (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 09:42:58 GMT Authors: Jerome Ostrov, Kevin Kaiser, Robert Collins, John Bedosky Covers important real estate tax law and estate planning issues. There are more than 200 examples that explain concepts that, because of complexity or other difficulties are hard to absorb in narrative form only. Also covered is how the intersecting tax and estate planning issues affect non-U.S. citizens who find themselves subject to U.S. taxation and estate planning issues of interest to U.S. citizens with interests abroad. Transfer tax and recordation tax issues are also discussed. Chapter 1 The Personal Residence Chapter 2 Real Estate Partnerships Chapter 3 Limited Liability Companies Chapter 4 Passive Loss and At-Risk Limitations Chapter 5 Real Estate Investment Trusts Chapter 6 Disposition and Restructuring of "Distressed" and "Awkwardly Held" Real Estate Chapter 7 Exchanges of Like-Kind Property and Involuntary Conversions Chapter 8 Construction, Improvement and Leasing of Real Estate; Associated Deductions, Depreciation, and Credits Chapter 9 Capital Gains Treatment and Installment Sales Provisions Chapter 10 Charitable Gifts of Real Estate Chapter 11 Asset Protection Chapter 12 Exempt Organization Ownership of Real Estate Chapter 13 Estate and Gift Planning with Real Estate — General Principles Chapter 14 Estate Planning with Real Estate — Valuation and Discounting Issues Chapter 15 International Tax and Estate Planning 9780808039341 7" x 10" 1,200 pages Related Products Estate & Gift Tax Handbook (2014) (U.S.) Full Article
u.s. Tax Accounting in Mergers and Acquisitions, 2014 Edition (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:00:59 GMT Gives in-depth, practical coverage of today's key issues in corporate acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations, and restructurings from a transactional perspective. It will help your client: 1. Decide if the transaction should be taxable or nontaxable. 2. Structure the deal for the best results–stock or asset acquisition. 3. Achieve desired business objectives. Chapter 1 Taxable and Tax-Free Acquisitions Chapter 2 Basic Concepts in Deductibility and Capitalization Chapter 3 Accounting for Restructuring Transactions under Code §§351, 338, 381, 721, and 1001 Chapter 4 Treatment of Contingent Liabilities Chapter 5 Treatment of Transaction Costs Prior to the Final Capitalization Regulations Chapter 6 Final Capitalization Regulations Chapter 7 Debt Modifications in Connection with Mergers and Acquisitions Chapter 8 Original Issue Discount (OID) in Mergers and Acquisitions Chapter 9 Amortization of Intangibles under Code §197 Chapter 10 Limitation on Loss Carrybacks — Corporate Equity Reduction Transactions Chapter 11 Consolidated Return Tax Accounting Issues Chapter 12 Tax Accounting Issues in Bankruptcies and Work-outs Related Products INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2014 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2014 Edition), December 2013 (US) State Tax Handbook (2014) Almanac of Business & Industrial Financial Ratios (2014) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Tax Accounting in Mergers and Acquisitions, 2015 Edition (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:57:14 GMT Author: Glenn R. Carrington Gives in-depth, practical coverage of today's key issues in corporate acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations, and restructurings from a transactional perspective. It will help your client: Decide if the transaction should be taxable or nontaxable. Structure the deal for the best results–stock or asset acquisition. Achieve desired business objectives. Chapter 1 Taxable and Tax-Free Acquisitions Chapter 2 Basic Concepts in Deductibility and Capitalization Chapter 3 Accounting for Restructuring Transactions under Code §§351, 338, 381, 721, and 1001 Chapter 4 Treatment of Contingent Liabilities Chapter 5 Treatment of Transaction Costs Prior to the Final Capitalization Regulations Chapter 6 Final Capitalization Regulations Chapter 7 Debt Modifications in Connection with Mergers and Acquisitions Chapter 8 Original Issue Discount (OID) in Mergers and Acquisitions Chapter 9 Amortization of Intangibles under Code §197 Chapter 10 Limitation on Loss Carrybacks — Corporate Equity Reduction Transactions Chapter 11 Consolidated Return Tax Accounting Issues Chapter 12 Tax Accounting Issues in Bankruptcies and Work-outs 9780808039327 7" x 10" 1,090 pages Related Products U.S. Master Bank Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2015 Edition), December 2014 (U.S.) CCH Accounting for Income Taxes, 2015 Edition (U.S.) ReveIf you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Summary and Analysis of Fiscal Year 2015 U.S. Budget Proposal By www.cch.ca Published On :: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 09:51:13 GMT Complimentary: www.cch.ca/2015USBudget On March 4, 2014, President Obama released a $3.9 trillion proposed fiscal year (FY) 2015 federal budget, with a mix of expanded child, family and education tax credits as well as some curbed tax preferences for higher income individuals and businesses. Funding for the proposed tax breaks would come from, among other proposals, taxing carried interest as ordinary income, extending payroll taxes to cover certain distributions from professional service companies, and restricting the availability of like-kind exchange treatment for real estate transactions. In conjunction with the budget, the Treasury Department also released its Green Book, providing explanations of the proposed budget. CCH's Tax Briefing: Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Proposals provides you with a summary of the budget proposal. Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2015 Edition), December 2014 (U.S.) State Tax Handbook (2015) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Small Business & Self-Employed Tax Issues, 2013 (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:02:18 GMT 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 - AccIf you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. S Corporation Taxation (2015) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:53:31 GMT Author: Robert W. Jamison, CPA, Ph.D. The S corporation is the most popular entity for closely held businesses, but the rules that regulate S corporations and make them a popular choice are complex, confusing and in a state of flux. CCH's popular "S Corporation Taxation" offers an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of S corporation taxation and uses extensive examples to illustrate both simple and complex situations. In areas where authorities do not provide clear guidance, the author constructs plausible courses of action, with appropriate analysis. Published annually, S Corporation Taxation focuses on the rules of Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and integrates these rules with other portions of the tax law that can have substantial impact on S corporations and their shareholders. At the end of each chapter are pertinent checklists, worksheets and sample election letters to help apply the concepts discussed to the reader's actual real life situation. Chapter 1. Background and Environment Chapter 2. Eligibility for the S Election Chapter 3. C Corporations Considering the S Election: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Solutions Chapter 4. Tax Years of S Corporations Chapter 5. Corporate and Shareholder Elections Chapter 6. Income Measurement and Reporting Chapter 7. Distributions of Cash and Property Chapter 8. Corporate - Shareholder Transactions Chapter 9. Shareholder Stock Basis and Debt Basis Chapter 10. Integration of Loss Limits. Chapter 11. Tax on Built-in Gains Chapter 12. Passive Investment Income Chapter 13. Termination of the S Election Chapter 14. Capital Structure of the S Corporation Chapter 15. Stock Redemptions and Complete Liquidations Chapter 16. If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article u.s. S Corporation Taxation (2014) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:58:19 GMT Author: Robert W. Jamison, CPA, Ph.D. The S corporation is the most popular entity for closely held businesses, but the rules that regulate S corporations and make them a popular choice are complex, confusing and changing. CCH's popular "S Corporation Taxation" offers an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of S corporation taxation and uses extensive examples to illustrate both simple and complex situations. In areas where authorities do not provide clear guidance, the author constructs plausible courses of action, with appropriate analysis. Published annually, S Corporation Taxation focuses on the rules of Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and integrates these rules with other portions of the tax law that can have substantial impact on S corporations and their shareholders. At the end of each chapter are pertinent checklists, worksheets and sample election letters to help apply the concepts discussed to the reader's actual work. Chapter 1. Background and Environment Chapter 2. Eligibility for the S Election Chapter 3. C Corporations Considering the S Election: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Solutions Chapter 4. Tax Years of S Corporations Chapter 5. Corporate and Shareholder Elections Chapter 6. Income Measurement and Reporting Chapter 7. Distributions of Income Chapter 8. Corporate - Shareholder Transactions Chapter 9. Shareholder Stock Basis and Debt Basis Chapter 10. Integration of Loss Limits. Chapter 11. Tax on Built-in Gains Chapter 12. Passive Investment Income Chapter 13. Termination of the S Election Chapter 14. Capital Structure of the S Corporation Chapter 15. Contraction of the S Corporation Chapter 16. Purchase and Sale of S Corporations Chapter 17. Tax-Free Reorganizations Chapter 18. Estate Planning Considerations Chapter 19. Trusts as S Corporation Shareholders Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2014) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2014 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2014 Edition), December 2013 (US) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article u.s. Revenue Recognition Guide (2015) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:50:29 GMT Author: Scott A. Taub, CPA Revenue is the top line in the income statement and one of the most important figures to both preparers and users of financial statements. It is also one of the most difficult numbers in the financial statements to get right. This book is a comprehensive reference manual covering the key concepts and issues that arise in determining when and how to recognize revenue. It covers the litany of existing authoritative literature related to revenue recognition and clarifies those revenue recognition concepts that are vague. For issues not addressed in the accounting literature, this Guide provides suggested accounting treatments that are consistent with general revenue recognition concepts and principles. 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Revenue Recognition Guide (2014) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 11:07:03 GMT Author: Scott A. Taub, CPA Revenue is the top line in the income statement and one of the most important figures to both preparers and users of financial statements. It is also one of the most difficult numbers in the financial statements to get right. This book is a comprehensive reference manual covering the key concepts and issues that arise in determining when and how to recognize revenue. It covers the litany of existing authoritative literature related to revenue recognition and clarifies those revenue recognition concepts that are vague. 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u.s. S Corporation Taxation (2014) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 25 Oct 2012 13:58:19 GMT Author: Robert W. Jamison, CPA, Ph.D. The S corporation is the most popular entity for closely held businesses, but the rules that regulate S corporations and make them a popular choice are complex, confusing and changing. CCH's popular "S Corporation Taxation" offers an in-depth and comprehensive analysis of S corporation taxation and uses extensive examples to illustrate both simple and complex situations. In areas where authorities do not provide clear guidance, the author constructs plausible courses of action, with appropriate analysis. Published annually, S Corporation Taxation focuses on the rules of Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code and integrates these rules with other portions of the tax law that can have substantial impact on S corporations and their shareholders. At the end of each chapter are pertinent checklists, worksheets and sample election letters to help apply the concepts discussed to the reader's actual work. Chapter 1. Background and Environment Chapter 2. Eligibility for the S Election Chapter 3. C Corporations Considering the S Election: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Solutions Chapter 4. Tax Years of S Corporations Chapter 5. Corporate and Shareholder Elections Chapter 6. Income Measurement and Reporting Chapter 7. Distributions of Income Chapter 8. Corporate - Shareholder Transactions Chapter 9. Shareholder Stock Basis and Debt Basis Chapter 10. Integration of Loss Limits. Chapter 11. Tax on Built-in Gains Chapter 12. Passive Investment Income Chapter 13. Termination of the S Election Chapter 14. Capital Structure of the S Corporation Chapter 15. Contraction of the S Corporation Chapter 16. Purchase and Sale of S Corporations Chapter 17. Tax-Free Reorganizations Chapter 18. Estate Planning Considerations Chapter 19. Trusts as S Corporation Shareholders Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2014) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2014 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2014 Edition), December 2013 (US) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
u.s. Revenue Recognition Guide (2015) (U.S.) By www.cch.ca Published On :: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:50:29 GMT Author: Scott A. Taub, CPA Revenue is the top line in the income statement and one of the most important figures to both preparers and users of financial statements. It is also one of the most difficult numbers in the financial statements to get right. This book is a comprehensive reference manual covering the key concepts and issues that arise in determining when and how to recognize revenue. It covers the litany of existing authoritative literature related to revenue recognition and clarifies those revenue recognition concepts that are vague. For issues not addressed in the accounting literature, this Guide provides suggested accounting treatments that are consistent with general revenue recognition concepts and principles. A Brief Survey of Revenue-Related Literature General Principles Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements Product Deliverables Service Deliverables Intellectual Property Deliverables Miscellaneous Issues Contract Accounting Software — A Complete Model Presentation Disclosures Future Expectations 9780808038948 6" x 9" 600 pages Related Products U.S. Master Tax Guide (2015) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE: Income, Estate, Gift, Employment and Excise Taxes (Winter 2015 Edition) Income Tax Regulations (Winter 2015 Edition), December 2014 (U.S.) CCH Accounting for Income Taxes, 2015 Edition (U.S.) Foreign Bank Account Reporting – FBAR Compliance Guide, 2015 (U.S.) Tax Accounting in Mergers and Acquisitions, 2015 Edition (U.S.) Tax Planning for Troubled Corporations (2015) (U.S.) U.S. Master Depreciation Guide (2015) If you would like more details about this product, or would like to order a copy online, please click here. Full Article
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