Federal Income Taxation

This new casebook presents a unique core plus cell structure that provides solid coverage of the basics of the field as well as additional material that instructors can select for use in or out of the classroom. Drawing on the authors' year of scholarship and teaching experience, Federal Income Taxation sets a new standard for casebook flexibility. The authors structure their book to match the way most instructors actually teach: The core text covers the leading cases and explains the substantive tax law that is essential to a basic understanding of federal income tax law and principles A series of cells self contained, optional units supplement the core text by presenting additional material and treating a limited number of topics in greater detail Notes and questions provide background information and place the cases and statutes in context More than 150 problems challenge students to apply theory to specific practice situations A detailed Teacher's Manual supplies comments and suggestions for teaching both the core And The cell material, As well as answers to all of the questions and problems in the casebook the book opens with an introduction and progresses through the standard topics, while introducing some innovative areas as well: gross income property transactions personal deductions business deductions capitalization and cost recovery tax accounting tax preferences, tax shelters, And The alternative minimum tax taxation of the family identifying the proper taxpayer retirement savings and consumption taxation capital gains and losses Federal Income Taxation is more than a refreshing new casebook, it is a true partner in teaching that brings adaptability to new heights. Be sure to request your complimentary examination copy.Schmalbeck, Richard L. is the author of 'Federal Income Taxation', published 2004 under ISBN 9780735537149 and ISBN 0735537143.