Federal Income Tax

A concise, single-volume work which explains the technical workings, Code provisions and common law tax rules and principles that apply to individual taxpayers. The text suggests rationales and underlying policies for many of the tax areas covered in a basic tax course. Designed for students taking a basic course in income taxation and those taking advanced tax courses who desire an accessible explanation of a personal income tax doctrine relating to their studies.Summary of Contents" Preface" Table of Contents" Chapter1. Introduction2. Gross Income3. Adjusted Gross Income and the Standard Deduction4. Personal and Dependant Exemption Deductions5. Interest Expense6. State and Local Taxes7. Losses8. Medical Expenses9. Charitable Contributions10. Business and NonBusiness Expenses11. Depreciation and Amortization12. Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)13. Miscellaneous Credits and Deductions14. Joints Returns, Head of Household, and Surviving Spouse15. Alternative Minimum Tax16. Realization of Gain or Loss on the Disposition of Property17. Recognition of Gain or Loss on the Disposition of Property18. Capital Gains and Losses19. Quasi-Capital Assets and Recapture of Depreciation20. Assignment and Anticipation of Income, "Kiddie Tax," and Installment Sales21. Income in respect of a Decendent (IRD)" Index