For mainstream introductory courses in individual federal income tax concepts and applications at the undergraduate or MBA level. This series goes beyond simply being a definitive guide by being the only book in tax that provides a built-in study guide (throughout the margins) to break down concepts and assist students in learning tax concepts.

Contains coverage of Tax Planning Considerations -- using corporations to split income, timing of distributions, using an S corporation to when liquidating, qualifying the estate for the installment payment of estate taxes, etc.; and Compliance and Procedural Considerations -- important due dates for filing, penalty avoidance, elections to file, etc. Features special chapters on consolidated tax returns and international taxation.

Written by nationally recognized tax educators, this series provides a hands-on, definitive guide to federal income taxation concepts and applications. The Pope/Anderson/Kramer series are available in 1) traditional hardback, 2) 3-hole punched, shrink-wrapped formats, or 3) custom versions (see www.prenhall.com/custombusiness for guidelines). The accompanying website at www.prenhall.com/phtax contains a rich assortment of current issues, a study guide, and cases. On-line courses, an IR CD-ROM for faculty (contains all print and technology resources), and a special offer with TaxACT software (only $7.50 net when packaged with new texts) are available.