Problems and Materials in Federal Income Taxation or The Career ToolKit

Problems and Materials in Federal Income Taxation

Author: Sanford M Guerin

This popular casebook continues to focus on the fundamentals of income taxation and take a realistic problem—solving approach to a potentially frustrating course. The only book organized around the taxing formula, PROBLEMS AND MATERIALS IN FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION, Fifth Edition, now incorporates recent legislative changes.

Guerin and Postlewaite blend explanatory text with short, realistic problems to guide students through the complex tax system, one step at a time:

gross income

deductions

taxable income and different tax rates

Each chapter opens with a content overview that helps set the stage for the discussion. Notes, problems, and self—contained sections make the material easily accessible and readily understandable.

As it enters its Fifth Edition, PROBLEMS AND MATERIALS IN FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION retains the strengths that have made it so effective:

more than 200 brief problems explore difficult concepts and cover federal income tax developments

collected readings expertly highlight the components of the taxing system

careful, coherent structure brings clarity to the subject

Teacher's Manual includes answers to every problem in the book

In addition to the legislative changes, the Fifth Edition also features:

a fully revised selection of cases

rewritten conceptual material to make learning as painless as possible

See also: Ultimate Cocktail Book or Porter

The Career ToolKit: Skills for Success

Author: Carol Carter

This book is designed to help its users develop the skills and attitudes needed to successfully complete an educational program: search for, find, and win the job they want; transition smoothly from school to work; and build a long, happy, and successful working life—all with a user-friendly and visually appealing design. Coverage of important topics includes developing and maintaining a positive self image, managing time, budgeting and organizing finances, and tracking down the resources available at school. A focus on self-awareness teaches readers: how to get to know themselves better so that they understand what kinds of jobs might best suit their unique talents and qualities, where to find job listings, who can locate opportunities, and how to present themselves in the best possible light on a resume as well as in an interview, and how to handle both failure and success. Additional topics discuss workplace communication with bosses, co-workers, clients, and customers; qualities and skills that employers look for in their employees; rights on the job; critical thinking at work; improving and maintaining physical and mental health; motivation, and more. For anyone interested in career development and success—and especially for community college and vocational school students.

Table of Contents:

PART I. TAKING INVENTORY.

1. Choosing Your Equipment—Finding the Right Mind Set.
2. Today's World—The Diversity of Your Workplace.
3. Keys to the Tool Kit—Unlocking Your Personal Power.
4. Managing Your Time and Money—Making the Most of Key Resources.

PART II. GETTING STARTED.

5. Sharpening Your Tools— Your Basic Skills.
6. Becoming Marketable in the Workplace—Getting the Job Done through Communications.

PART III. MOVING ON.

7. Tools That Create Opportunity—Resources to Power Your Job Search.
8. Putting Your Tools to Good Use—Entering the Working World.
9. Packing Up Your Tool Kit—Standing out on the Job.