Understanding Taxation Of Business Entities

This clearly written treatise is designed to make very accessible the complex subject of corporate taxation by using non-technical, straightforward language, charts, checklists, diagrams, and numerous examples to aid readers' understanding. The book starts with an introductory chapter that discusses the choice of business form; the general principle that corporate profits are subject to double taxation (once at the corporate level and again at the shareholder level); and the basics of anti-abuse rules, such as the step-transaction doctrine. Those anti-abuse rules are explored in more detail in a later chapter, as are proposals to partially or fully eliminate double taxation. The next several chapters are organized using a cradle-to-grave approach that traces the life cycle of a corporation, beginning with formation and capitalization and ending with corporate "death," liquidation. Between those events, the book discusses operational issues, including the capital structure of a corporation, distributions of cash or property, stock redemptions, and stock dividends. After corporate liquidations, the book explores more advanced topics, such as taxable stock or asset acquisitions; non-taxable corporate reorganizations and divisions; the carryover of tax attributes (such as net operating losses) following certain non-recognition transactions; and the treatment of corporate tax shelters. In addition, a chapter addresses the taxation of S corporations, which generally provides a single-tax paradigm. Understanding Corporate Taxation also includes discussion of relevant cases. It is designed to supplement any corporate tax casebook or to be used on its own.

This clearly written guide helps students understand both the rules And The policy of corporate taxation. By addressing the full array of topics without overwhelming the student. Block creates a study text that professors can recommend with confidence. With a proven approach that has made the Examples and Explanations Series so successful with students, CORPORATE TAXATION: Examples and Explanations offers thorough, clear, lucid text that explores and explains the concepts under consideration. Special Features: this book reflects the latest developments in the field - incorporating the most recent tax changes, including the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997, As well as the earlier 'check-the-box' regulations regarding classification of business entities for tax purposes. an accessible summary begins each chapter, previewing what is ahead. examples, starting with the basics and gradually building in complexity, explore concepts and challenge students to apply them to hypothetical situations based on actual cases. explanations follow each example and allow students to test their understanding while providing additional insight. plenty of charts, figures, and other graphics provide helpful visual representations of abstract legal standards and concepts.

Business Entity Taxation

The basic approach to teaching taxation hasn’t changed in decades. Today’s student deserves a new approach. McGraw-Hill’s Taxation of Business Entities is a bold and innovative new textbook that’s already generating enthusiasm across the country. McGraw-Hill’s Taxation Series is designed to provide a unique, innovative, and engaging learning experience for students studying taxation. The breadth of the topical coverage, the storyline approach to presenting the material, the emphasis on the tax and nontax consequences of multiple parties involved in transactions, and the integration of financial and tax accounting topics make this book ideal for the modern tax curriculum.

The basic approach to teaching taxation hasn’t changed in decades. Today’s student deserves a new approach. McGraw-Hill’s Taxation of Individuals and Business Entities continues to be a bold and innovative new textbook that has generated enthusiasm across the country. With over 120 adoptionsin the first edition alone, McGraw-Hill’s Taxation Series is designed to provide a unique, innovative, and engaging learning experience for students studying taxation. The breadth of the topical coverage, the storyline approach to presenting the material, the emphasis on the tax and nontax consequences of multiple parties involved in transactions, and the integration of financial and tax accounting topics make this book ideal for the modern tax curriculum.