Fundamentals of federal income taxation cases and materials

Synopsis

Part of the University Casebook Series?, Fundamentals of Federal Income Taxation provides detailed information on federal income taxation, with selected cases and expanded coverage of capitalization issues. The revised and updated thirteenth edition covers the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003, including reduction in tax rates for individuals, accelerated marriage penalty relief, reduction in the capital gains rate, new rates on qualified dividend income, increased additional depreciation under Section 168(k), and liberalization of Section 179 bonus depreciation. The casebook also contains new problems and discussion of capitalization rules, such as gains on principal residences under Section 121, tax benefits of higher education, retirement programs, and capital gains and losses reflecting amendments to Section 1(h).