Most tax planning suggestions are given during the preparation of a prior-year return. The suggestions enable taxpayers to plan for the future but do not affect the outcome of the return currently being filed. Which process CAN reduce tax liability on the prior-year return that is being prepared as the advice is given

American gas products manufactures a device called a can-emitor that empties the contents of old aerosol cans in 2 to 3 seconds. this eliminates having to dispose of the cans as hazardous wastes. if a certain paint company can save $75,000 per year in waste disposal costs, how much could the company afford to spend now on the can-emitor if it wants to recover its investment in 3 years at an interest rate of 20% per year?

If a company’s employees are angry about their work, a visiting auditor may also become agitated, illustrating the power of

The u.s. stock market has returned an average of about 9% per year since 1900. this return works out to a real return (i.e., adjusted for inflation) of approximately 6% per year. if you invest $100,000 and you earn 6% a year on it, how much real purchasing power will you have in 30 years?