Available: August 2011

Authors: Michael S. Schadewald, Ph.D., CPA and Robert J.Misey, Jr., J.D., MBA and LL.M.

Provides readers with a practical command of the tax issues raised by international transactions and how those issues are resolved by U.S. tax laws. The book emphasizes those areas generally accepted to be essential to tax practice.

The book is written primarily as a desk reference for tax practitioners and is organized into four parts.

Part I provides an overview of the U.S. system for taxing international transactions, and also discusses the U.S. jurisdictional rules and source-of-income rules.

Part II explains how the United States taxes the foreign activities of U.S. persons, and includes chapters on the foreign tax credit, deemed paid foreign tax credit, anti-deferral provisions, foreign currency translation and transactions, export tax benefits, planning for foreign operations, and state taxation of foreign operations.

Part III describes how the United States taxes the U.S. activities of foreign persons, including the taxation of U.S.-source investment-type income and U.S. trade or business activities, as well as planning for foreign-owned U.S. operations.

Finally, Part IV covers issues common to both outbound and inbound activities, including intercompany transfer pricing, tax treaties, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, and international tax practice and procedure.

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Non-Residents, Cross-Border Transactions, and the GST is an invaluable resource for anyone involved with GST/HST issues concerning non-residents. This book provides practical guidance for non-residents of Canada that deal with Canadian customers or products, or carry on business in Canada, and need to know how the GST/HST applies to them. Non-Residents, Cross-Border Transactions, and the GST is a useful addition to the library of anyone who deals with non-residents including commodity tax practitioners, controllers, and business owners.

Key topics discussed in the book include:

• Drop-shipments
• Non-resident override rule
• Place of supply rules
• Cross-border transactions
• Imports and exports
• De facto importer rules
• Permanent establishments and carrying on business in Canada
• Recovery of tax by non-residents

The book contains clear explanations of fundamental topics, with numerous examples, especially on the application of the tricky drop-shipment rules. Also contains a detailed topical index.

Steven K. D'Arcy is a lawyer and a partner in Bennett Jones LLP, one of Canada's leading business law firms. His practice involves all areas of commodity tax with particular emphasis on the goods and services tax, Canadian customs laws, provincial retail sales tax, and anti-dumping duties.

In his GST practice, Steven advises on all facets of the GST legislation with emphasis on corporate transactions, particularly cross-border transactions. He has represented clients on numerous occasions with respect to GST assessments and proposed assessments. Steven served as counsel to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance with respect to its review of alternatives to the GST and has frequently provided advice to the Department of Finance with respect to proposed GST amendments.

Steven was recently recognized as a leading Canadian tax practitioner in indirect taxes in the International Tax Review's World Tax 2005. He is annually recognized in LEXPERT®/American Lawyer's Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, is also recognized in LEXPERT's Canadian Legal Directory as one of Canada's most frequently recommended commodity tax/customs practitioners, and is consistently recommended as an international trade regulation practitioner. Steven co-developed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants annual "In-Residence GST Course", and currently teaches Part II of the course. He is an editor of the CCH GOODS AND SERVICES TAX REPORTER and the monthly GST Monitor.

He lives in Oakville, Ontario with his wife Susanna and their three children, Charlotte, Polly, and Duncan.

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Available: November 2011

Provides extensive citation to important case and statutory law. Forty-five states and the District of Columbia impose a sales tax on the retail sale of tangible personal property and selected services. In addition, there are 7,500 cities, municipalities, towns, school districts, counties, and other special taxing districts that levy sales and use taxes. The varying rates, the changing jurisdictional boundaries, the different tax bases, and the often inconsistent and contradictory interpretations of similarly worded statutes are all covered. The book also includes a chapter on sales tax reforms, particularly the Streamlined Sales Tax and a chapter on the gross receipts taxes recently enacted in several states.

The 2012 edition of the Sales and Use Tax Answer Book continues to provide coverage of topics such as subjects of sales and use tax, taxable persons, taxable transactions, interstate and extraterritorial transactions, constitutional issues and the latest updates on the Streamlined Sales Tax. Also included are case summaries which cover such areas as statistical sampling methodology, nexus, collection of sales tax by remote sellers, sales tax and the requirements of the commerce clause, sales made through independent contractors or brokers, sales and use tax in internet/electronic commerce, collection of use tax by a remote seller and minimum contacts requirements for out-of-state retailers.

Chapter 1 Nature and Purpose of Sales and Use Taxation
Chapter 2 Constitutional Rights
Chapter 3 Taxable Persons
Chapter 4 Taxable Transactions
Chapter 5 Interstate and Extraterritorial Transactions  
Chapter 6 Subjects of Sales and Use Taxes
Chapter 7 Amount of Tax
Chapter 8 Accounting Methods
Chapter 9 Rates of Tax
Chapter 10 Returns or Reports
Chapter 11 Payment
Chapter 12 Refunds and Credits
Chapter 13 Organization of State Sales and Use Tax Administrations
Chapter 14 License and Registration
Chapter 15 Audits
Chapter 16 Assessment and Appeals Process
Chapter 17 Collection of Tax by Seller
Chapter 18 Collection of Tax by State
Chapter 19 Penalties
Chapter 20 Local State Taxes
Chapter 21 Sales Tax Reform and the Streamlined Sales Tax
Chapter 22 Gross Receipts Tax 

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Author: Daniel M. Davis, MBA (Taxation), CPA, CFE

Provides state-specific material for preparing for and handling an audit in all states that impose sales and use taxes. Readers will gain an increased understanding of why their businesses or clients were selected for audit, how their audits will proceed, what the audit staff will be looking for, and how assessments are developed.

Instead of enacting tax increases, taxing agencies are quietly encouraged to mine every possible dollar from the existing tax structures. As a result, a sales and use tax audit notice generally may be regarded as the first step in a state civil action intended to extract additional funds from a specific taxpayer. Since this may often result in unfavorable consequences for the taxpayer, this book is intended to improve the taxpayer's chances of prevailing in what is often a losing battle. It aims to assist taxpayers in proactively avoiding paying more than their legal share of taxes.

This guide comes with a CD-ROM, containing approximately 200 state and local exemption certificates.

• U.S. Master Sales and Use Tax Guide (2012)
• Sales and Use Tax Answer Book 2013 
• California Sales and Use Tax Answer Book 2011

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Available: March 2012

A handy desktop reference containing succinct explanations and quick-glance charts detailing common sales and use tax ssues for all states and the District of Columbia. It provides easy-to-read multistate overviews of sales taxes and describes for each state the basis, state and local tax rates, principal payment and return due dates, and countless other key facts and figures.

Especially helpful are the multistate quick-answer charts - a CCH exclusive!

OVERVIEW
- Constitutional Issues--Federal Limitations
- Multistate Agreements

CHARTS
- Agricultural Exemptions
- Clothing
- Collection Discounts Allowed Seller
- Components of Basis
- Computers and Computer Services
- Drop Shipments
- Electronic Payment of Sales Tax
- Exemption and Resale Certificates' Validity Periods
- Financial Institutions
- Food and Meals
- Interest Rates on Delinquent or Deficient Payments
- Leases and Rentals
- Mail-Order Sales
- Manufacturing and Machinery
- Medicines, Medical Services and Devices
- Newspapers and Periodicals
- Occasional Sales
- Penalties
- Pollution Control Equipment
- Rates and Basis
- Sales for Resale
- Services
- Statutes of Limitations
- Tax Calendar
- Taxpayer Remedies
- Trade-Ins
- Vending Machine Sales

STATE SUMMARIES
For each state:
- Scope of Tax
- Tax Base
- List of Exemptions, Exceptions and Exclusions
- Rate of Tax
- Local Taxes
- Returns, Payments, and Due Dates
- Prepayment of Taxes
- Vendor Registration
- Sales or Use Tax Credits
- Deficiency Assessments
- Audit Procedures
- Statute of Limitations
- Application for Refund

Additional discussion is included on the Uniform Sales Tax Administration Act and the Streamlined Sales Tax Project.

• Multistate Guide to Sales and Use Tax Audits (with CD-ROM), 2012
• Sales and Use Tax Answer Book (2013) 
• U.S. Master Excise Tax Guide (Seventh Edition)

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David J. Cartano, J.D.

Brings together all areas of compensation and benefits law.

The first part discusses traditional compensation and benefits law, including fringe benefits, accident and health plans, VEBAs, cafeteria plans split-dollar life insurance, group-term life insurance, golden parachute agreements, bonuses, vacation pay, loans to employees, employee achievement awards, entertainment expenses, automobile expense deductions, and withholding taxes.

The second part discusses stock compensation arrangements, including incentive stock option plans, nonqualified stock option plans, Section 423 employee stock purchase plans, restricted stock, phantom stock plans, employee stock ownership plans, and stock appreciation rights.

The third part of the book discusses retirement plans, such as ERISA plans (including pension and profit-sharing plans), nonqualified deferred compensations plans, individual retirement accounts, tax deferred annuities, and section 457 plans. Social Security and Medicare benefits are also discussed.

CONTENTS:
- Employee Compensation
- Fringe Benefits
- Accident and Health Plans
- Automobile Expense
- Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association
- Cafeteria Plans
- Family and Dependent Care Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Golden Parachute Payments
- International Aspects of Compensation
- Personal Service and Loan-Out Corporations
- Stock Option Plans
- Section 423 Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Restricted Stock
- Other Stock Plans
- Social Security and Medicare
- Individual Retirement Accounts
- Qualified employer Retirement Plans
- Deferred Compensation
- Tax-deferred Annuities
- Section 457 Plans

The book was updated for changes made by the American Taxpayer Relief Act and the Affordable Care Act.

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The first part discusses traditional compensation and benefits law, including fringe benefits, accident and health plans, VEBAs, cafeteria plans split-dollar life insurance, group-term life insurance, golden parachute agreements, bonuses, vacation pay, loans to employees, employee achievement awards, entertainment expenses, automobile expense deductions, and withholding taxes.

The second part discusses stock compensation arrangements, including incentive stock option plans, nonqualified stock option plans, Section 423 employee stock purchase plans, restricted stock, phantom stock plans, employee stock ownership plans, and stock appreciation rights.

The third part of the book discusses retirement plans, such as ERISA plans (including pension and profit-sharing plans), nonqualified deferred compensations plans, individual retirement accounts, tax deferred annuities, and section 457 plans. Social Security and Medicare benefits are also discussed.

- Employee Compensation
- Fringe Benefits
- Accident and Health Plans
- Automobile Expense
- Voluntary Employees' Beneficiary Association
- Cafeteria Plans
- Family and Dependent Care Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Golden Parachute Payments
- International Aspects of Compensation
- Personal Service and Loan-Out Corporations
- Stock Option Plans
- Section 423 Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Restricted Stock
- Other Stock Plans
- Social Security and Medicare
- Individual Retirement Accounts
- Qualified employer Retirement Plans
- Deferred Compensation
- Tax-deferred Annuities
- Section 457 Plans

Complimentary: www.cch.ca/2015USBudget

On March 4, 2014, President Obama released a $3.9 trillion proposed fiscal year (FY) 2015 federal budget, with a mix of expanded child, family and education tax credits as well as some curbed tax preferences for higher income individuals and businesses. Funding for the proposed tax breaks would come from, among other proposals, taxing carried interest as ordinary income, extending payroll taxes to cover certain distributions from professional service companies, and restricting the availability of like-kind exchange treatment for real estate transactions. In conjunction with the budget, the Treasury Department also released its Green Book, providing explanations of the proposed budget.

CCH's Tax Briefing: Fiscal Year 2015 Budget Proposals provides you with a summary of the budget proposal.

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Only one resource provides practical guidance to help ensure compliance with all Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations. Introducing the new Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Planning & Compliance, the first resource providing practical, step-by-step guidance to help you navigate the Sarbanes-Oxley maze and ensure compliance.

Written by two well-respected authorities, this unique and invaluable compendium:

• Fully reflects the current body of SEC rules, regulations and interpretations, PCAOB rules and standards, and Sarbanes-Oxley related court decisions
• Covers a wide range of compliance-related issues and areas, from SEC disclosure rules and certification of financial documents, to the treatment of pension plans and loans to officers
• Includes regular updates to keep you current as the regulatory environment continues to expand and evolve
• Provides exhaustive details on the compliance responsibilities of corporate CEOs, CFOs, directors, audit committees and attorneys

Most importantly, it provides a veritable "blueprint" for an effective corporate compliance program. For each area covered, you'll find a detailed summary of key subject matters to be addressed; step-by-step guidance on practical planning and implementation issues; recommended compliance procedures; and specific compliance actions to be taken by the company and its key officers. You'll also have access to best practices and policies designed to ensure good corporate governance, transparency and accurate financial reporting.

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Authors: Bruce M. Nelson, MA, CPA; James T. Collins, J.D.; and John C. Healy, MST, CPA

The 2015 edition of the Sales and Use Tax Answer Book continues to provide coverage of topics such as subjects of sales and use tax, taxable persons, taxable transactions, interstate and extraterritorial transactions, constitutional issues and the latest updates on the Streamlined Sales Tax. Also included are case summaries which cover such areas as statistical sampling methodology, nexus, collection of sales tax by remote sellers, sales tax and the requirements of the commerce clause, sales made through independent contractors or brokers, sales and use tax in internet/electronic commerce, collection of use tax by a remote seller and minimum contacts requirements for out-of-state retailers.

A free link to the online version (PDF) of the Multistate Corporate Tax Course 2015 for CPE will be included.

Chapter 1      Nature and Purpose of Sales and Use Taxation
Chapter 2      Constitutional Rights
Chapter 3      Taxable Persons
Chapter 4      Taxable Transactions
Chapter 5      Interstate and Extraterritorial Transactions
Chapter 6      Subjects of Sales and Use Taxes
Chapter 7      Amount of Tax
Chapter 8      Accounting Methods
Chapter 9      Rates of Tax
Chapter 10      Returns or Reports
Chapter 11      Payment
Chapter 12      Refunds and Credits
Chapter 13      Organization of State Sales and Use Tax Administrations
Chapter 14      License and Registration
Chapter 15      Audits
Chapter 16      Assessment and Appeals Process
Chapter 17      Collection of Tax by Seller
Chapter 18      Collection of Tax by State
Chapter 19      Penalties
Chapter 20      Local State Taxes
Chapter 21      Sales Tax Reform and the Streamlined Sales Tax
Chapter 22      Gross Receipts Tax

9780808038986   7" x 10"    594 pages

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