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Authored by some of the top names in Pennsylvania state taxation -- Charles L. Potter, Jr., J.D., CPA; Shelby D. Bennett, Ph.D.; Philip E. Cook, Jr., J.D.; and Sheldon J. Michaelson, CPA, the Guidebook to Pennsylvania State Taxes is unmatched in clarity, practicality and helpful analysis. This comprehensive and authoritative Guide provides practitioners with insights and guidance on Pennsylvania taxes, with special emphasis placed on tax compliance and tax-savings opportunities. Widely used by Pennsylvania tax practitioners and businesses (and professionals in neighboring states), the Guidebook to Pennsylvania State Taxes is 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. 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.