Income Tax Fundamentals 2003 FROM THE PUBLISHER
A concise, practical guide to personal federal income tax form preparation, Whittenburg and Altus-Buller's text/workbook format presents material in easy-to-digest sections with multiple examples and review problems. Perfect for a hands-on approach to taxes!
SYNOPSIS
Designed for an introductory course on individual taxation, this volume presents the skills needed to prepare federal income tax returns. Chapters concentrate on topics like gross income and exclusions, business expenses and retirement plans, self-employed and employee expenses, itemized deductions, credits and special taxes, accounting periods and depreciation, capital gains, withholding and payroll taxes, partnership taxation, the corporate income tax, and tax administration and planning. Appendices include tax rate schedules, an earned income tax table, withholding tables, extra tax forms, and additional comprehensive tax forms. The material is presented in textbook/workbook form. No training in accounting is required. Whittenburg teaches at San Diego State University; Altus-Buller's credentials are not noted. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
A self-contained text for an introductory course in taxation for students with no previous background in accounting. Material is organized in short sections, and all forms and tables necessary to complete questions and problems are included, as are real-world examples of tax planning strategies, and humorous asides that present the lighter side of tax laws and preparation. Appendices of tax tables and forms, plus a glossary, are included. This edition contains Internet activities, and complete tax forms for 2000. Whittenburg is affiliated with San Diego State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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