The Government Factor: Undermining Journalistic Ethics in the Information Age

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The role of government in determining journalists' ethical decision making.

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Excellent and to the point

Best real estate tax book. Period.

Great Book!!

Great Book

It's Usable and easy to understand.

Selling Real Estate Without Paying Taxes: Capital Gains Tax Alternatives, Deferral vs. Elimination of Taxes, Tax-Free Property Investing, Hybrid Tax Strategies ... (Selling Real Estate Without Paying Taxes)
Richard T. Williamson
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ASIN: 1419584375
Release Date: 2007-01-02

Book Description

The decline and instability of the financial market has led to a white-hot market in real estate. Millions of investors are moving their money from equities to real estate. As the rate of transactions increases sellers are discovering that there are some tax surprises associated with selling real estate. The two primary tax considerations are capital gains and recapture of depreciation. Between the two, Federal and State taxes can be as much as one third of the profit on the sale of a property. Both individual investors and real estate professionals can discover legal methods for deferring or eliminating these taxes by reading this book. Selling Real Estate Without Paying Taxes is a non-technical, plain-English look at the various ways to avoid taxes when selling real estate. It explores both tax deferral and elimination methods, discusses the pros and cons of each, and gives examples of how each method works in everyday practice. This book will be a valuable tool for individuals and professionals so that they can make the most out of each real estate transaction.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent and to the point.......2005-09-30

This book answered all my tax and property questions quickly and precisely. It was well written and perfect for someone who is not a CPA or property specialist. Highly recommended.

Best real estate tax book. Period. .......2004-09-18

I have read a number of books about real estate tax planning, and this is by far the best. It is clear, to the point, and very readable. The author goes through the basics of how a capital gains basis is calculated, rules about stepping up basis, primary residence exclusion rules, etc. He then discusses various ways of deferring or eliminating capital gain consequences via 1031, installment sales, private annuity trusts, charitable remainder trusts and Roth IRAs. The chapter on private annuity trusts is one of the least known, yet most valuable strategies that exists. Buy this book!

Great Book!!.......2003-09-10

This book is very well written; logically organized and concise. The information is priceless! For the cost of this book you could be saving 30% of your capital gains money! That's what I call positive ROI. This book is a must have!

Great Book.......2003-08-24

Explains what you need to know in a simple easy to understand format. Highly recommended. Very satisfying read!

It's Usable and easy to understand........2003-08-18

I was extremely happy to find a "How To "book that got right to the point. It is obvious that the author has "Been There, Done That".
The technical explanations were clear and thorough.
There are alot of new (to me) and interesting approaches on how to structure transactions. Annuities,IRA's etc.
Easy read,a lot of useable content.

The Great Income Tax Hoax: Why You Can Immediately Stop Paying This Illegally Enforced Tax

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Good - But missing a lot of info
Time to Draw the Line
The Great Income Tax Hoax : Why You Can Immediately Stop Pay
Have you succeeded?
It worked for me!

The Great Income Tax Hoax: Why You Can Immediately Stop Paying This Illegally Enforced Tax
Irwin Schiff
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Good - But missing a lot of info.......2002-03-30

I bought this book when it first came out and while Schiff gives a lot of information on the subject of federal income taxes, he missed some very important information.

1) The United States (i.e. Federal Government) has limited jurisdiction. As stated in Article 1, Section 8, Clause 17 of the Constitution for the United States of America:

"To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, byCession of particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings;"

In other words the United States Congress can only pass laws that apply within the above defined areas. Since Schiff is big on case law here's one that he missed:

"The power of the United States to tax is limited to persons, property, and business within their jurisdiction, as much as that of a state is limited to the same subjects within its jurisdiction."

- United States v. Erie Ry. Co., 106 U.S. 327, 333, 1 S.Ct. 223 (1882)

26 USC § 7701(9) defines the "United States" as the District of Columbia and the several states. At § 7701(10) the term "State" is defined as the "District of Columbia". Did you get that or did you miss it? The 50 union states aren't included in those definitions. See 26 USC §§ 5272(b), 5362(c)(9), 6103(b)(5), and 7462 for code sections that include the union states.

Jurisdiction should have been his MAIN argument.

The "Dixieland Law Journal" some excellent information on the subject of federal jurisdiction. Do a web search with those key words.

2) The Internal Revenue Service is NOT a agency on the United States! Look at 31 USC §§ 301 thru 310. Every agency of the Department of the Treasury is listed therein. Notice that the IRS, BATF, and Secret Service are NOT listed!!!

For the most detailed information about the origin of the IRS search the web for the document "THE BIGGEST HEIST IN HISTORY" by William Cooper.

3) ON the subject of wage withholding he never informs the reader about the following points:

a) 26 USC § 3402(p) which clearly states that the W-4 form is voluntary. Read it for yourself. If it's voluntary why does he advise you to fill it out and claim "exempt"?

b) He never informs the reader of the legal definition of employee as defined in 26 USC § 3401(c). He never discusses the legal meaning of the word "includes" as used in the code. It is meant to be used in a restrictive manner. In other words "employee" includes only the definitions in that code section! If it's not included it's not a part of the definition! Are you an "employee"? If you're not why does he advise you to claim "exempt" on a W-4?

c) He missed the definition of "Withholding Agent" at § 7701(16). That is very important. That definition contains the withholding requirements in the IRC. Look them up and see if you are subject to it.

4) He never researched the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's). The CFR's have more detailed information than the IRC. If you carefully study the sections that apply to Subtitle A, you'll notice that the sections that define "United States" don't include the 50 union states!

I could go on but I won't. Irwin Schiff has done a great deal of research on this subject and I thank him for it. Because of him I've saved a lot of cash. However, If you think that by reading this book (or any of his other books) that you'll know every thing about the US income tax, you are mistaken. There is a lot of valuable information out there that Schiff has NEVER covered. Get on your favorite search engine and start looking for it! I've found it and so can you!

Here's a list of some documents that will help you figure out this complex subject. Search the web for them.

1) "PUBLIC JUDICIAL NOTICE" by William Cooper. There are 3 parts of this document. Read them all! Very good information in these!

2) "AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE MEANING OF THE TERM UNITED STATES", by unknown. This is a long and detailed document that is a must read!

I would also suggest that you purchase the book "GOOD-BYE APRIL 15TH!", BY Boston T. Party. I would recommend this book over any of Schiff's books. Read it!

Good luck.

Time to Draw the Line.......2001-03-05

This is a great book (although the examples of how numerous judges simply ignore the constitution and the law are infuriating). I gave it a 4 instead of a 5 because some of the legal arguments are difficult to follow (and the government has purposely obfiscated things enough to make it this way). The review by Mr. Trader100 indicates to me that he is the kind of person who would discourage the Boston Tea Party and urge everyone to "work within the system" and beg your English colonial governor for reform. Each man has to decide for himself where to draw the line.

The Great Income Tax Hoax : Why You Can Immediately Stop Pay.......2001-02-27

I think Irwin is fantastic!! Everyone of his books are worth getting!!! Get this book now....you will save tons of money and really get an education as to how you are getting screwed by your government misapplying the law!

The law says you don't have to pay....so stop paying now!!

Buy this book and Irwin's other books (ESPECIALLY The Federal Mafia) to find out how.....I've followed Irwin's procedures for 3 years now...He's the best...forget the rest....I've researched this for over 5 years now....more people use Irwin's method's than any other and that's for good reason....

Have you succeeded?.......2000-06-09

I have a friend who is in the early stages of disputing the IRS-Seems Scary. I believe that everything Mr. Schiff writes about is 100% true, but has anyone out there done this and succeeded? If so, how many years? We need to hear more success stories on these review forums. If people who succeed at this would get the word out, maybe a greater population would do it.

It worked for me!.......2000-05-02

I met Mr. Schiff in 1996, purchased this book, and have practiced many of the researches he provided. I rank it a 3 star only because his new book the Federal Mafia would be a 10 star book in further research. The review by trader100 should rightfully be called TRAITOR100... because he is one of the sheeple thinking the government that has screwed all Americans since the illegal imposition of a constitutional amendment that was NEVER passed is going to FIX? a system they benefit and profit from! Big Brother will take care of him... hahahaha.. Mr. Schiff's time in jail was NOTHING more than being a political prisoner to shut him up...same as LaRouche...

I highly recommend this book and Mr. Schiff's research to any true researcher of truth and facts. If we all continue to think as sheeple, like trader100, then we deserve being LIED to and SCREWED at every whim of our Big Brother Masters.

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awesome book.

Aggresive Tax Avoidance for Real Estate Investors: How to Make Sure You're Not Paying One...
John T. Reed
Manufacturer: John T. Reed Publishing
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awesome book........2005-07-29

this is an awesome book about tax saving strategies. like Reed's other books, its full of information and low on fluff. definitely a must read for all investors.

Paying Less Tax 2006/2007 for Dummies (For Dummies)

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Tax Question.......2005-03-06

If a parsley farmer were to go bankrupt, would the government "Garnish" his wages?

Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Personal Finance: Mortgages, Banking, Taxes, Investing, Financial Planning, Credit, Paying for Tuition

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Good for a brief overview, but I wouldn't call it a "Guide"
Great Starter Guide
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Limited introduction to finance...I expected more from WSJ
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Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Personal Finance: Mortgages, Banking, Taxes, Investing, Financial Planning, Credit, Paying for Tuition
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Kenneth M. Morris and Virginia B. Morris update this now classic handbook to the fundamental principles that govern personal financial management. The Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Personal Finance covers the basics of banking, credit, home finance, financial planning, investing, and taxes in a concise and unambiguous manner. The details--amplified by graphics and peripheral data that consistently make its points easier to understand--range from the pros and cons of different types of banking institutions and the various kinds of checking accounts they offer, to the methods available for handling credit-card billing errors and the steps to employ when deciding how large a mortgage one can afford. Obviously, a book of this nature cannot fully answer all questions that might arise in every area it addresses; this one, however, goes a long way toward providing the relevant information that most readers will need to make knowledgeable decisions on their own. --Howard Rothman

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The Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Personal Finance gives you clear, simple explanations of the complexities you face every day in your financial life. This revised and updated edition also includes the information you'll need to make smart decisions about -- and avoid the pitfalls of -- banking, credit, home finance, financial planning, investing and taxes.

Customer Reviews:

Good for a brief overview, but I wouldn't call it a "Guide".......2005-06-21

A book that calls itself a guide should be full of information that the reader can take and use on his/her own. This book has a good overview of finances, but it does a poor job of relating one branch of finance to another. There is no building of knowledge for the reader, so it is as if you are reading a different book on each page. For a book issued by the Wall Street Journal, I was rather disappointed.

Great Starter Guide.......2005-06-08

Most of us have some gaps in our understanding of personal finances. This approachable guide lays it out briefly and understandably. Since my attention span is short for this topic, this is the kind of guide I needed.
For instance, the two-page section on DEALING WITH A LENDER, shows a loan application form with 6 boxed explanations for parts of the form.
You won't learn everything you need to know in two-page bites, but it gets you briefed on everything from mutual funds, making a will, getting insurance, understanding credit card statements, 401(k) plans, your W-2 form, etc.
Once you grasp the basics, you can find a book specifically on wills or whatever you are dealing with at the moment.
Gaining control over your finances can start with this book!

Beginners Complete Book to Finance.......2004-11-19

This book is filled with illustrations and is great for beginners or for those who are more visual learners. I personally didn't find this book extremely helpful because I have a background in finance but the illustrations and information is helpful for tutoring and explaining some of the concepts. It is also a good review tool or handy reference guide when you have a quick question about finance matters. In addition the range of material covered is great. You won't find this much investment information in one place so concisely organized.

Limited introduction to finance...I expected more from WSJ.......2004-07-07

I've just graduated from college and wanted to learn how to not be poor anymore. I bought this book because I knew about Wall Street Journal's reputation for expertise and in-depth analysis of the economy etc. What I didn't expect was a book equivalent to a children's primer on personal finance. It's not bad, per se, it's just not what I expected from the Wall Street Journal.

The book covers a broad range of topics from paper money to mortgages to stocks and bonds. Unfortunately, the coverage is shallow, mostly giving definitions of what things are. The book consists of teen magazine-like layouts of pictures, graphs, and diagrams. Some of the information is helpful while some of it is interesting but trivial, and all of it is in colorful, bite-sized portions. While it's entertaining and easy-to-understand, it's also quite "fluff"-y at times.

It's a good introduction to personal finance for someone who doesn't know much about how money works beyond how to buy things. It may be ok for new high school or college grads, either as a reference or a first book on personal finance but it's not at the level for anyone who actually wants to start investing and already knows the basics. Ironically, it seems to be below the level of Wall Street Journal readers. I have since given my copy away. For someone who already knows the basics but wants a introduction to investing, I enjoyed "The First Book of Investing: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth Safely" by Samuel Case. It's the only other book on investing I've read (I bought it on sale on a whim), but it was clear and informative, albeit a little optimistic.

a great introduction, but that's all.......2004-06-21

this book is a great introduction to personal finance, including banking, loans, investing, taxes, and retirement planning. it covers all of the basics, provides a nice, clear description of the processes and the structures of documents, and a glossary of important terms.

however, it's just an introduction. the book doesn't spend more than a few pages on any subtopic (ie the structure of a paycheck, the basics of a tax form). for details you'll have to go elsewhere, so keep that in mind.

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Unique masterpiece. An eye opener where nobody else dares!.......1998-04-28

Every taxpayer should read this book and see how the government has always cheated taxpayers into beleiving they are required to file an income tax return. See how our rights to have property and privacy are violated by a well oiled government scam. Amazingly truthful! Schiff's books are the only tax related books that show you the law. No other book dares to when the subject is income tax. If you think goverment was on your side, this book will awake you up! It shows how americans have been fouled for a very long time.

Aggressive Tax Avoidance for Real Estate Investors: How to Make Sure You Aren't Paying One More Cent in Taxes Than the Law Requires

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excellent book - but somewhat cobbled together
a must have reference book for real estate investors

Aggressive Tax Avoidance for Real Estate Investors: How to Make Sure You Aren't Paying One More Cent in Taxes Than the Law Requires
John T. Reed
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excellent book - but somewhat cobbled together.......2006-03-04

This is an excellent book on real estate taxation.
I read the 18th edition published in 2004. If you do buy this book, make sure that you get the latest edition as tax laws are constantly changing. You likely will need to check the author's website.

A few critiques:
* There were some minor typographical errors
* Examples that had been written in earlier editions should have been updated for the latest version. For example, Reed argues that you should expect a 20% annual return on your money as a real estate investor and justifys this in part by contrasting investing in real estae with investing in notes where he says that first mortgages yield a 10% annual return. In 2004, first mortgages would yield closer to a 5% annual return.
* There is not a uniform style to the chapters. They often feel like a collection of distinct articles that were loosely grouped together into a book. For example, one chapter is written in the form of questions and answers.
* Did not cover owning real estate in IRAs. There are currently apparently effective ways to own real estate from within a retirement plan. This book did not cover this topic at all.

On balance I am very happy with this book and it's sensible approach to real estate and taxation.

a must have reference book for real estate investors.......2002-09-11

I can not imagine not having John T. Reeds books, especially this one, on my bookshelf. I constantly refer to this book whenever I am reviewing my investment strategies for my properties. I have found his philosophy extremely clear & concise. I appreciate his material so much because it stands out far above many other Real Estate books by "so-called" gurus who are basically pedalling snake oil to the general public. He gives purposeful & useful information. I own 5 of his books and have always found them to be a worthy investment.

Aggressive Tax Avoidance for Real Estate Investors: How to Make Sure You Aren't Paying One......

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