Book Description

The latest edition of this classic casebook continues to integrate theory with policy, making the study of Federal Income Taxation challenging but accessible. Both students and instructors will appreciate how the authors cover a wealth of new material--and all the fundamentals of individual taxation--in a manageable length. Federal Income Taxation, Thirteenth Edition, retains the strengths that have made it such a highly regarded casebook: - problems interspersed with notes and questions, to reinforce the text and hold student interest - built on the foundation established by original author Boris Bittker, with the current author team among the best scholars of the present day - unique introduction provides insightful historical background and some brief economic analysis - integration of theory and policy throughout the text makes the book intellectually stimulating while demonstrating real-world applicationsScrupulously updated for its Thirteenth Edition, the book now includes: - the 2001 Tax Act, and other major legislation that will have long-term effects on the code - new developments in corporate tax shelters - the reversal of the Compaq case, a setback to IRS efforts to crack down on corporate tax shelters - major new cases: - Chamales v. Commissioner, Henderson v. Commissioner, and Wayne Baseball, Inc. v. Commissioner on personal deductions, exemptions, and credits - Popov v. Commissioner on allowances for mixed business and personal outlays - PNC Bancorp v. Commissioner, Exacto Spring Corp. v. Commissioner, Kenseth v. Commissioner on deductions for the costs of earning income - fully revised Teacher's Manual with sample syllabi and atransition guideFor a subject as important as Federal Income Taxation, be sure to consider the casebook that has demystified taxation for generations of students. Examine Federal Income Taxation, Thirteenth Edition, before you select materials for your next course.