West Federal Taxation 2006 : Individual Income Taxes (West Federal Taxation Individual Income Taxes) (Hardcover)

~ William H. Hoffman (Author), James E. Smith (Author), Eugene Willis (Author)

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WEST FEDERAL TAXATION: INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAXES, 2006 EDITION continues to set the standard in introductory tax. Its authors and editors stay on top of trends in both tax law and tax education, as a result, the 2006 EDITION is thoroughly up-to-date, current in its thinking, and pedagogically advanced! No other text is as effective at helping users master the ever-changing Individual Tax Code. It provides accessible, comprehensive, and authoritative coverage of the relevant tax Code and regulations as they pertain to the individual taxpayer, as well as coverage of all major developments in federal taxation. It also adheres to the recommendations of the Accounting Education Change Commission (AECC) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Visit the Product Website at http://wft.swlearning.com.

About the Author

William H. Hoffman, Jr., earned B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Michigan and M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from The University of Texas. He is a licensed CPA and attorney in Texas. His teaching experience includes: The University of Texas (1957-1961), Louisiana State University (1961-1967), and the University of Houston (1967-1999). Professor Hoffman has addressed many tax institutes and conferences and has published extensively in academic and professional journals. His articles appear in The Journal of Taxation, The Tax Adviser, Taxes--TheTax Magazine, The Journal of Accountancy, The Accounting Review, and Taxation for Accountants.

James E. Smith is the John S. Quinn Professor of Accounting at the College of William and Mary. He has been a member of the accounting faculty for over 30 years. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. Professor Smith has served as a discussion leader for Continuing Professional Education programs for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Federal Tax Workshops, and various state CPA societies. He has conducted programs in more than 40 states for about 25,000 CPAs. He has been the recipient of the AICPA's Outstanding Discussion Leader Award and the American Taxation Association/Arthur Andersen Teaching Innovation Award. Among his other awards are the Virginia Society of CPAs' Outstanding Accounting Educator Award and the James Madison University's Outstanding Accounting Educator Award. He was the president of the Administrators of Accounting Programs Group (AAPG) in 1991-1992. He was the faculty adviser for the William and Mary teams that received first place in the Andersen Tax Challenge in 1994, 1995, 1997, 2000, and 2001, and in the Deloitte Tax Case Study Competition in 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006.

Eugene Willis is the Arthur Andersen Alumni Professor of Accountancy at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He joined the Illinois faculty in 1975 after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati. He has published articles in leading academic and professional journals, including The Accounting Review, The Journal of the American Taxation Association, The Journal of Accountancy, and The Journal of Taxation. Professor Willis is co-director of the National Tax Education Program, a continuing education program co-sponsored by the American Institute of CPAs and the University of Illinois.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1044 pages
• Publisher: South-Western College/West; 29 edition (April 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0324304749
• ISBN-13: 978-0324304749
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #956,629 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't rely on this book for an online course, January 19, 2006

By	Sharronda Hawkins - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: West Federal Taxation 2006: Individual Income Taxes (with RIA and Turbo Tax Premier) (West Federal Taxation Individual Income Taxes) (Hardcover)

This book is filled with information but is not easy to follow. The ethical questions do not provide answers which leave you wondering if your own conclusions are accurate. The format tries to cover too much information without going in debth about anything. I used this book for an online accounting class and it was of very little help to me. This truly was one of the worst text books I've ever used.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, November 20, 2006

By	Krishna C. Mandava "Chaitanya" (MT, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: West Federal Taxation 2006: Individual Income Taxes (with RIA and Turbo Tax Premier) (West Federal Taxation Individual Income Taxes) (Hardcover)

I'm surprised there are not many ratings for this book which is the most commonly used Income Tax book in universities. I was happy with it and found it quite challenging. Its humanly impossible to finish all the problems and exercises in a semester.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy Student!!, September 18, 2005

By	J. P. Cabuco "JPogi" (Jacksonville, FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

In great condition & ordered exactly what was promised. This book is very comprehesive. Gave me everything I need to know to file my tax return. ALOT of INFO. It's like having a personal tax planner right in your own home & you can plan at your own pace!