CCH's 1040 Preparation is the premier professional guide to preparing individual income tax returns. Written by noted tax experts, commentators and educators Sidney Kess, Barbara Weltman, and Ben Eisenberg, 1040 Preparation's approach is concise and practical. These skilled authors provide precise guidance on the essentials of individual tax ret... more »urn preparation. Practitioners can go into the tax season knowing they are prepared for the rigors of 1040 preparation--feeling confident that they know what's new, as well as refreshed on all the fundamentals. Legislative and regulatory changes affecting 2002 returns, recent IRS rulings and significant court decisions are reflected and highlighted in place throughout the text in a logical and understandable manner. Changes affecting key areas like tax rates and refunds, IRAs, education tax incentives, adoption expenses, child care credit, and dozens of other "bread and butter" areas are highlighted and explained. The new and complicated provisions are presented in place throughout the text, so preparers can readily see and understand them in the context of the 1040 form itself. The authors also include notice of important new changes that become effective in 2003 to assist practitioners in constructing tax planning strategies with clients on a going-forward basis. 1040 Preparation's presentation is superior--it flows logically, line-by-line through the return itself; hits all the high points; and uses simple, straightforward and easy-to-understand language. It's format and organization likewise is easy to use and easy to read, with large type and forms reproduced in place throughout the chapters. Many of the forms and schedules included are filled-in, so users can see how real-world tax scenarios flow through onto the forms themselves. Each chapter includes a special "What's New This Year" section, so readers can see at-a-glance all the recent changes and their impact on individual income tax return preparation. 1040 Preparation also takes a look a what's ahead and new to consider in 2003. This material can be very beneficial in generating additional appointments and fee income from 1040 clients. CCH's 1040 Preparation is ideal for staff training by accounting firms, tax preparation firms and anyone who needs updated training in completing 1040 tax returns. Practitioners refer to this comprehensive volume time and time again throughout the tax season for reliable answers and practical insights to handle the wide range of questions and client issues typically encountered.

ISBN-13: 9780808009009
ISBN-10: 0808009001
Publication Date: 12/1/2002
Pages: 504
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