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As a trusted adviser, your clients expect you to be knowledgeable about many complex tax compliance and planning topics. AICPA Tax publications provide the guidance, information, and tax practice tools you need, covering business, individual income, and not for profit tax, as well as estate, trust and gift tax, retirement planning, tax research, and much more.

NOW AVAILABLE!

2011 Tax Practice Guides & Checklists Now Available!

The 2011 Tax Practice Guides & Checklists (for use in completing 2011 tax filings) includes hundreds of pages filled with invaluable materials for preparing and reviewing Federal, State and Local tax forms, including

U.S. Estate Tax Return (706) and U.S. Gift Tax Return (709)
Tax Exempt Organizations (990, 990-EZ, 990-T, & 990-PF)
Individual Tax Return (1040)
Estate and Trust Income Tax Return (1041)
Partnership Tax Return (1065)
C Corporation Tax Return (1120) and S Corporation Tax Return (1120S)
Employee Benefit Plan Return (5500 Series)

The PDF Checklists are now fillable. You can fill in the blanks right on the form and save, email or print for office, file or client use, right out of the package!

For more information about this product, please click here, contact the AICPA Service Center at service@aicpa.org or call 888-777-7077 and ask for Item Number PTX1203D.

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The Adviser's Guide to Multistate Income Taxation: Compliance and Planning Opportunities
If you have clients doing business in the multistate arena, you need to be aware of the pertinent issues, potential liabilities, and opportunities arising from doing business in more than one state. With this guide in hand, you will meet your ultimate goal: saving your clients money while complying with the various federal, state and local requirements.

The Adviser's Guide to Doing Business With the IRS
This expert-written guide offers strategies and practical insights for advising your clients who have been contacted by the IRS. Covers the most effective methods for dealing with the IRS and helps you choose the best tactics for your client's situation.

U.S. Taxation of International Operations: Key Knowledge
If your organization conducts international transactions - from occasional sales outside the U.S. to fully integrated foreign manufacturing and sales operations - you'll find this book to be an invaluable resource.

Free White Paper and Practice Tool for Year-end Estate Planning

Download a Free White Paper and Practice Tool for Year-end Estate Planning. With the TRA 2010 estate tax generosity having only a two-year shelf life, what will be next? What can taxpayers fo now to protect themselves? Download this expert information now to help you advise your clients in these uncertain times.

IRS Tax Resources

IRS Tax News
Tax Resources for CPAs
IRS Tax FAQs

Permission to Reuse Content

If you would like to reprint or reuse material from an AICPA publication, the AICPA Rights and Permissions Team is available to assist you.

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U.S. and International Accounting: Understanding the Differences

Use straightforward examples drawn from actual corporate financial statements to successfully understand the key differences between United States and international accounting standards.

The Adviser's Guide to S Corps, C Corps, Partnerships, LLCs and Sole Proprietorships: Making the Right Choice

Help your clients make the right choice when deciding on the form of entity for their new business. This Guide follows the lifecycle of a business entity, overviewing the available choices and discussing why a particular type of entity might be desirable. Also covers the tax and other effects of formation, operation, liquidation, reorganization of, and estate planning for the entity--with a unique focus on the goals and needs of the business owner.

Publish With AICPA!

Did you know that AICPA Publications accepts proposals from, and publishes the works of, thought leaders on Tax and related topics? For information about our publishing program and how you can submit a book proposal, e-mail acquisitions@aicpa.org.