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U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
This 94th Edition reflects all pertinent federal taxation changes that affect 2010 returns and provides fast and reliable answers to tax questions affecting individuals and business income tax. Now available in eBook format - download to your computer instantly.
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56 out of 59(95%)reviewers would recommend this product.
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Review 1 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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The Best Product of Its Kind
PostedMarch 21, 2012
wsdlaw
From: Santa Monica, CA
Age:55 to 64
Profession:Legal Professional
The CCH US Master Tax Guide is the the best product of its kind on the market. In additional to being extremely affordable, it is comprehensive, yet very easy to use and well indexed. And if I need to go deeper into any issue, there are references galore.
I have been using this product since 1985 and have always been satisfied.
Title: Attorney at Law
Credentials: JD
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Review 2 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Great Product at a Great Value
PostedFebruary 7, 2012
Kiirsten
great book for valuable information!
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Review 3 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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An excellent resource
PostedOctober 11, 2011
ABS4DES
From: Central Illinois
Age:Over 65
Profession:Accounting Firm
The practical tax edition is always available, eaxy to reference and the concise text is easy to read. Bold headings helps the research to flow quicker. Page tabs for later followup are easy to apply and highlights of the key points helps to bring clarity to issues of frequent interest. While opinions are not found in the CCH handbook the reader can rely upon the text for it's compliance accuracy which enables a user to formulate their own opinions - based upon reliable guidance. Just don't go over the edge in the opinion arena.
Title: Preparer
Credentials: EA, ABA, ATA, ATP, ARA
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Review 4 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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A great research tool
PostedOctober 10, 2011
jslewski
From: Nelson, IL
Age:55 to 64
Profession:Accounting Firm
My firm specializes in individual and sole proprieter's tax returns. The U.S. Master Tax Guide is my first choice to research tax issues. I rarely have to look further that this little book.
Title: Owner
Credentials: CPA
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Review 5 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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I like the pull out summary sheet
PostedOctober 10, 2011
Laurie
From: Plainview, TX
Age:45 to 54
Profession:Wholesale / Retail
I've subscribed to the master tax guide by CCH for the past 20 years and it's my go to book for tax questions all year round. I would like to see more common topics on the CPE opportunities to make it a more useful CPE experience.
Title: controller
Credentials: CPA
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Review 6 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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e-book printing woes
PostedMarch 1, 2011
itanic
Profession:Corporation
Purchsed the ebook with the understanding that I would be able to print 25 pages per week. This is not the case, it appears that the total number of pages that you can print is 25 TOTAL. This exception to the general rule is not stated in the product description. Asked for refund which was denied (did offer discount on additional purchase of hard copy). DON'T BUY THE E_BOOK.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from CCHGroupProduct ManagementMay 17, 2011
We are sorry to hear about your negative eBook experience. CCH eBooks do allow printing/copying of up to 25 pages every 7 days. If you are having printing difficulties please contact a customer support representative at 800-248-3248 and request a replacement link.
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Review 7 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Not ready for prime time.
PostedFebruary 22, 2011
ReeceJr
From: Tulsa, OK
Age:45 to 54
Profession:Legal Professional
I would have given it NO STARS if it would let me.
We received the flyer about the iPad compatible e-books. So, we got 3 iPads for our 3 tax lawyers (with varying levels of computer experience).
We installed the free Adobe Digital Editions software on the local computers and installed the free Bluefire PDF reader on the iPads.
(The installation of the PC and iPad software was simple. The installation of the e-book itself was very difficult. The installation instructions were worthless, and technical support was clueless. I would consider my self a computer "power user." I finally figured out how to install the e-book on the iPad by myself.)
First, yes they do work and they do display the contents of the 2011 US Master Tax Guide. When I was at lunch with a client, I was able to answer his questions regarding depreciation by referring to my US Master Tax Guide.
Is this something I will use everyday instead of my paper copy? Probably not.
The e-Book installed on my computer only works with Adobe Digital Editions - and it can't print. When I research a topic, I like to print the relevant sections and add them to my work papers. NO CAN DO! I still have to get my hard copy book that I paid for separately and make a photocopy of the relevant pages.
There is a lot to not like about the Adobe Digital Edition Software. For starters, the navigation is clumsy. Trying to find the book, page, section, etc. is not intuitive.
The PC version of the e-book has problems too. For instance, look in the index under "Dependency exemption" with a subheading of "divorced and/or separated parents, tie-breaking rules", it is not possible to "hot link to Section 139 or 139A.
I don't always like the default file names that publishers give their e-books. For instance, I want to sort my resources by tax year. NO CAN DO!
This became glaringly apparent when the file name for the IRC was "Internal ReVENUE CODE" - notice the mix of upper and lower case letters? And this is supposed to be premium content? Adobe Digital Editions and CCH won't let you change/fix it!
The Bluefire Reader for the iPad is primitive. For instance, iAnnotate PDF is much better. You can have multiple PDF files/books open at once. You can have different folders for organizing your PDF files. iAnnotate supports Drop Box. No such luck with Bluefire. Plus, the Bluefire navigation is very basic. I am sure that Bluefire Reader would be fine for a 10-20 page document, maybe even passable for a 200 page docuement - but this is a 900+ page book. NOT GOOD!
On the iPad the navigation and searching are VERY SLOW! If the iPad 2 rumors about a dual-core CPU are true, then this may help. We will see.
In summary, I bill by the hour. Does the e-book make me more efficient, save me time, or make me money? NO. NOT YET.
Right now, I would consider it a gimmick or a very good way to justify the purchase of an expensive iPad to your partners.
The above is merely based upon my limited experiences. Your mileage may vary.
Title: Partner
Credentials: JD, CPA, MBA
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 8 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Buy Every Year
PostedFebruary 22, 2011
TJohnson
From: San Diego
Profession:Accounting Firm
It's the "Go To" source of our tax staff.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Not 64 bit compatable
PostedNovember 22, 2010
Anonymous
From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Age:55 to 64
Profession:Accounting Firm
I have confirmed with several people at CCH that the 2011 US Master Tax Guide CD will not be compatible with my new Dell 64 bit computers (as was true for 2010). I have heard that they are issuing an internet based version as an alternative but so far this is just a rumor.
Title: Owner
Credentials: CPA
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Master Tax Guide
PostedSeptember 17, 2010
Justin
From: Logan, UT
Age:35 to 44
Profession:Accounting Firm
Can't live without it!
Title: Sole proprietor
Credentials: CPA
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Review 11 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Essential Yearly Purchase
PostedAugust 18, 2010
Shelly
From: Cleveland, OH
Age:55 to 64
Profession:Accounting Firm
I use the CCH US Master Tax Guide religiously. I know I can locate many charts and rates in a split second! I also use it for initial research to guide me on the correct path to finding the answer.
Title: Tax Specialist
Credentials: EA
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Best Quick Reference Guide
PostedAugust 11, 2010
Daniel
From: Cupertino, CA
Profession:Corporation
This is one of the most comprehensive and complete guides for those in the tax consulting area. For those of you who are in the consulting practice area of tax, you may want to check out the Tax Research Conultant Edition.
Title: Sr. Manager, Corporate Tax
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Review 13 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Can't Do Without
PostedAugust 3, 2010
Diane
From: Oak Brook, IL
Age:45 to 54
Profession:Accounting Firm
This book is invaluable -- I wouldn't go through a tax season without it.
Title: Owner, Tax Accountant
Credentials: EA
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Review 14 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Accurate, concise guide
PostedAugust 2, 2010
Daria
Profession:State / Local Government
I use CCH guidebooks to model tax policy. They are a concise and accurate source for the real world mechanics of taxation.
Title: Research Economist
Credentials: Ph.D.
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Review 15 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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PostedAugust 2, 2010
zeda
From: AR
Age:Over 65
Profession:Accounting Firm
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Title: QWNER
Credentials: ATA ATP ABA EA LICENSED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
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Review 16 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Don't go home without it!
PostedJuly 30, 2010
Taxspeaker
From: Weston, Florida
Age:55 to 64
Profession:Accounting Firm
Throughout the years, this has always been the best source to have a meeting without the need of researching the tax library on the computer. Clients are comfortable with the prompt & short explanation of their questions & situations.
Title: CEO
Credentials: MBA, EA
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Review 17 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Necessary Tool
PostedJuly 28, 2010
ltk1
I am always using this book to look up quick answers. The index is easy to use and I go back year after year to this guide. I think each company should provide these guides to others outside of tax such as HR/Payroll, CFO's and Controllers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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A Very Good Reference Source
PostedJuly 28, 2010
Melis
From: New York, NY
Age:Over 65
Profession:Accounting Firm
When I can't locate tax related info in other sources, I go to CCH Master Tax Guide and the answer is usually there complete with additional sources to follow up.
Title: Partner
Credentials: Former IRS agent
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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Definetly A Do Over!
PostedJuly 28, 2010
Loretta
From: Dallas, TX
Age:45 to 54
Profession:Legal Professional
Finally a tax guide that actually makes sense; in simple language I can understand without the need of acquiring a degree in tax. The examples used to illustrate the point is wonderful. I can actually read over a section and not feel brain crazy trying to figure out what it was that I just read. I would continue to purchase this Guide over and over again. Excellent source of information.
Title: Paralegal
Credentials: Sr. Paralegal/Lead Administrative Assistant
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Review 20 for U.S. Master Tax Guide (2011)
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My constant companion
PostedJuly 28, 2010
Nacho
From: West Palm Beach, FL
Age:55 to 64
Profession:Accounting Firm
Would not attempt tax season without this "veteran". Keeps me out of trouble year after year after year!
Title: Owner
Credentials: CPA
I would recommend this to a friend!
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