Federal Tax Research FROM THE PUBLISHER
This market-leading tax research text takes a practical, hands-on approach that goes beyond a random sampling of tax research sources. Fully updated, Federal Tax Research extensively covers computer-oriented research tools including CD-ROMs, the Internet and computerized databases.From its tax planning orientation to the real-life cases, this is one book that conveys a true understanding of the most important elements of the federal tax law.
SYNOPSIS
Covering the tax research environment, primary sources of federal tax law, and computer research tools, this textbook is suitable for accounting courses in a business school or for advanced courses in a law school. Chapters cover methodology, constitutional and legislative sources, administrative regulations and rulings, judicial interpretations, electronic and printed tax and legal services, journals and Internet sources, communication research results, tax planning, and working with the IRS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
FROM THE CRITICS
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Last updated in 1997, this reference for business and law school students and practicing accountants and attorneys is divided into four broad sections: the tax research environment, primary sources of federal tax law, using secondary sources as research tools, and implementing the research tools. Case studies, exercises, and discussion questions involve the student in the material. Emphasis is placed on computer-based resources. Abundant appendices list relevant forms, documents, and data. Some familiarity with the fundamentals of the federal income and transfer tax law is assumed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)