This highly anticipated addition to the "Great Questions in Politics" series offers a provocative argument about the persistence of bad ideas in shaping American economic policy. The result of a collaboration between political scientist Bryan D. Jones and economist Walter Williams, The Politics of Bad Ideas is indispensable reading for any study of American government, public policy, or economic and budgetary analysis. The Politics of Bad Ideas examines why, over the last quarter century, bad..

Taxation, like politics, is the art of the possible—yet most public finance texts ignore the critical role played by tax administration in restoring macroeconomic balance and promoting equity and efficiency.  This volume fills a gap in the literature by linking tax policy and tax administration reform and exploring ways to improve taxpayer compliance. The papers included in the volume were prepared for a symposium sponsored by the Instituto de Estudios Fiscales of the Ministry of Finance of..

This book is an examination of VAT. It looks at problems and theoretical options and potential impacts, as well as detailing the practical aspects of implementing new tax structures.  The author advances arguments for and against alternative policies and illustrates his study with international examples from Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Pacific. He suggests that countries can learn from each other’s experiences with VAT.

As the private practice law firm enters an increasingly competitive environment, firms must provide a wide variety of collateral services to clients to retain current business and to attract new clients. Because the law firm frequently has more knowledge than anyone else with respect to a client's financial status, tax assistance is a logical choice in terms of revenue generating services that can be offered to clients at a cost effective rate.  Either an attorney or a paralegal can often..

Written in easy-to-read language with dozens of real-life examples, this book includes tips on how to be a better negotiator. It also provides important information about mediation, arbitration, small claims court, and civil court procedures, and includes a chapter on working with a lawyer, with tips on how to save time and money.

INCOME TAX FUNDAMENTALS 2013 provides a concise, practical, and time-tested introduction to the most important areas of tax law while incorporating real examples with actual tax forms.

This nutshell not only addresses the fundamentals of U.S. international taxation, but it also offers insight into tax planning considerations. Both the U.S. activities of foreign taxpayers, as well as the foreign activities of U.S. taxpayers are explored.  In the truly global economy in which we live, it is crucial for those involved in business and investment activities to understand the tax consequences that impact cross-border flows.  Building on both academic and private sector careers,..

Through integration with traditional MBA topics, the book provides a framework for understanding how taxes affect decision-making, asset prices, equilibrium returns, and the financial and operational structure of firms.  Tax law fundamentals, compensation planning, pension and retirement planning, multinational tax planning, taxable acquisitions, and estate and gift tax planning. For the business professional who needs the most updated framework for understanding how taxes affect decision..

Are you paying more taxes than you have to? The IRS is certainly not going to tell you about a deduction you failed to take, and your accountant is not likely to take the time to ask you about every deduction you're entitled to.  This invaluable book, updated to reflect changes in tax laws that took effect in 2011, not only lists the individual items that are deductible--from internet domain name costs to theft losses--but also where to list them on your income tax form.

How Pension Debts Ruined General Motors, Stopped the NYC Subways, Bankrupted San Diego, and Loom as the Next Financial, From the bestselling author of "Buffett" and "Origins of the Crash" comes a wake-up call to the pension and retirement crisis facing America and the road map for a way out.