This book examines the most recent developments, analysis and research concerning taxation in the United States. Topics discussed in this compilation include the potential federal tax implications of United States v. Windsor; effects of a carbon tax on the economy and the environment; the distribution of major tax expenditures in the individual income tax system; corporate income tax; and appraised values on tax returns.

This text examines the most recent developments, analysis and research concerning taxation in the United States. Topics discussed in this compilation include the constitutionality of retroactive tax legislation; tax provisions to assist with disaster recovery; the impact of the federal estate tax on state estate taxes; effective marginal tax rates for low - and moderate - income workers; and the taxation of capital and labour through the self-employment tax.

This book examines the most recent developments, analysis and research concerning taxation in the United States. Topics discussed in this compilation include a review of Constitutional authorities under which Congress regulates state taxation; a brief overview of the Internet Tax Freedom Act; legal issues of taxation of internet sales and access; current laws related to the repatriation of foreign earnings; energy tax initiatives; energy tax policies; and differences in definitions and rules in the tax code.

This book examines the most recent developments, analysis and research concerning taxation in the United States. Topics discussed in this compilation include a brief overview of business types and their tax treatment; an analysis of where American companies report profits; corporate expatriation, inversions and mergers; tax havens; current law and policy issues for the 113th Congress of research tax credits; and payments in lieu of taxes.

This book examines the most recent developments, analysis and research concerning taxation in the United States. Topics discussed in this compilation include corporate tax expenditures and information on estimated revenue losses and related federal spending programs; taxing businesses through the individual income tax; refundable tax credits; the ability of unauthorised aliens to claim refundable tax credits; and master limited partnerships as a policy option for the renewable energy industry.