regarded as the number one source for practical and concise explanation of Pennsylvania personal, corporate income and other taxes. The Guidebook is designed as a quick reference work, presenting succinct discussions of state and local taxes, giving a general picture of the state tax laws and regulations and highlighting the significant cases and administrative rulings. This annual publication is useful to tax practitioners, in-state and multistate businesspersons, and those who are obligated to file Pennsylvania returns or who are required to deal with Pennsylvania taxes from a planning or compliance perspective. It presents practical coverage of the array of Pennsylvania taxes, including: personal income tax; sales and use tax; corporate net income tax; capital stock and franchise tax; taxes on financial institutions; miscellaneous business taxes, fees and reports; unemployment compensation insurance tax; inheritance and estate tax; personal property tax; Philadelphia City and School District taxes; Pittsburgh City and School District Taxes. The Guidebook explains the background and operation of each tax, and gives a plethora of examples, hints, cautions, planning pointers and answers to commonly encountered real-life problems to help practitioners solve their everyday Pennsylvania tax problems. For the user's convenience in determining what is new in the Pennsylvania tax law, a special Highlights of Tax Changes section is included to provide at-a-glance awareness of key recent developments in the law. Also, detailed Tables of Contents, Law and Regulations Finding Lists, a Topical Index, and an organized presentation of the content combine to make pinpointing critical information quick and easy. Includes a bonus volume, Multistate Corporate Taxation Course, free with purchase. The Course provides explanations of significant laws, regulations, decisions and issues that affect multistate tax practitioners. Readers get the guidance, insights and analysis on important provisions and their impact on multistate tax compliance and tax planning. And an opportunity to earn valuable CPE credit!

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