Customer Reviews

Income Tax Fundamentals

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I have prepared taxes professionally for over 20 years and have taught tax preparation for 5. This book is the worst I have come across in that time and should be avoided at all costs!

The content and flow is nonsensical, there is literally no explanation about ANY forms or schedules, and the sample problems are illogical.

In Chapter 1 the book introduces all the various taxable entities including Partnerships and Corporations, which it then tries to cover in a chapter each later in the text. Who in their right mind thinks they can cover corporate tax in a chapter? And what about that is "fundamental?"

Chapter 3 has a single problem that requires the student to fill out a 1040, a Schedule C for a sole proprietorship, a Schedule D for a non-business bad debt, and a Schedule E for a vacation rental. This is very advanced material for the third chapter of a "fundamental" text.

I could go on and on about how bad this book is, but just be warned: RUN for your life from this book and any teacher/professor who selects it!

Have used this text for a number of years and enjoyed it. It introduces the student to the 1040 and all the basic schedules. The book contains copies of the 1040 and schedules plus worksheets. A practical approach to individual income taxes.

This is an excellent text. I have used it for an online class where I rarely had to call the teacher for clarification. I also used it during the tax preparation season while assisting taxpayers and it was a great reference. I also find it very handy and very informative. The tips given in the tax break boxes and the columns regarding "Would You Believe?" are very interesting and are good learning points. The examples coupled with the self-study problems really cement the practical application aspect of the text. I have even written some poems about taxes while reading the text!

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This book is well worth the cost. You can save much more in taxes than you pay for the book if used properly.

Have experienced great product service from Amazon, however any deliver via DHL has been absolutely horrendous. I couldn't seem to locate any accurate tracking of when my package would arrive. I would definitely not order anything via Amazaon that would be delivered via DHL.

This book although it is detailed does not give enough information on how to actualy fill out tax returns. There are many problems in the book but the text does not really help in getting the answers.
A mediocre book overall.

The book had no marks or highlights as described. The CD was also included. Great condition!

Quick shipping and the book was in great condition. I would recommend buying from them again.