LibGuides: Study Aids, Strategies & Exam Prep: Intro to Federal Tax

Outlines and Case Summaries

Emanuel Law Outlines for Basic Federal Income Tax
Black Letter Outline: Federal Income Taxation
Call Number: Study Aids First Floor: KF6369.3 .H83 2021

Publication Date: 15th Edition, 2021

Older editions on 3rd Floor at KF6369.3 .H83

Sample Questions and Explanations

Examples & Explanations for Federal Income Tax
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Easy to read explanations and hypotheticals. Older editions available in First Floor Study Aids and on 3rd Floor at KF6369.3 .B35
Questions & Answers: Federal Income Tax by Delaney
Call Number: Print copy at Study Aids First Floor: KF6369.5 .C36 2019

Publication Date: 2019

Multiple-choice and short-answer questions and answers.

Reviews and Hornbooks

Tax Policy in a Nutshell by Christopher Hanna
Call Number: 3rd Floor: KF6289.85 .H36 2022

ISBN: 9781636598727

Publication Date: 2nd Edition, 2022
Understanding Federal Income Taxation
Call Number: Print copy in Reserve Study Aids, ask at Circulation Desk

Publication Date: 7th Ed, 2023

Older editions in Study Aids First Floor and on 3rd Floor at KF6369.85 .B87. Audio version also available.
Emanuel CrunchTime for Basic Federal Income Tax
Flowcharts, capsule summaries, and exam tips.
Federal Income Taxation of Individuals in a Nutshell by John McNulty; Daniel Lathrope
Call Number: Study Aids 1st Floor: KF6369.85 .M3 2023

ISBN: 031492700X

Publication Date: 9th Edition, 2023
A Short & Happy Guide to Federal Income Taxation by Joel S. Newman
Call Number: Study Aids First Floor at KF6369.85 .N49

Publication Date: 2019

Review of concepts and offers mnemonic devices and other tips for remembering them. Older editions available on 3rd Floor: KF6369.85 .N49 2017
Inside Tax Law: What Matters and Why
Offers big picture overview of the legal subject along with graphics, examples and FAQs.
Principles of Federal Income Taxation
Call Number: Reserve Study, ask at Circulation Desk

Publication Date: 8th Edition, 2017

Older edition in Study Aids First at KF6369 .P67
Federal Income Taxation: a Law Student's Guide to the Leading Cases and Concepts
Call Number: Reserve, ask at Circulation Desk: KF6369 .C44 2023

ISBN: 9781647083144

Publication Date: 15th Edition, 2023

Older editions in Study Aids First Floor and 3rd Floor at KF6369 .C44
Principles of Tax Policy by Stephanie McMahon
Call Number: Reserve Study Aids, ask at Circulation: KF6289 .M36 2023

ISBN: 9781636594637

Publication Date: 3rd Edition, 2023

Chapters focus on the political process, individual and corporate income taxes, Social Security and other payroll taxes, state and local budgeting, international tax planning, and more.

Online Tutorials

CALI Basic Federal Income Taxation Lessons
Online self-paced interactive lessons with sample questions on a variety of topics. Villanova Law students and faculty should contact Lori Corso (lori.corso@law.villanova.edu) to request the access code.
CALI Tax Law Lessons
Online self-paced interactive lessons with sample questions on a variety of topics. Villanova Law students and faculty should contact Lori Corso (lori.corso@law.villanova.edu) to request the access code.

Audio Books, Videos, and Podcasts

Understanding Federal Income Taxation (audio)
Audio version of popular study aid. 36 hours total playing time
Tax: In Other Words Audio Series
Click Listen to view full playlist of tax topics.
Tax: In Other Words Video Series
Click Watch Video to view playlist of many different tax topics.

Additional Resources

Federal Tax Law Research
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A Student's Guide to the Internal Revenue Code /
Call Number: Reserve: KF6369.85 .G47 2019

Publication Date: 2019

Study Aids, Strategies & Exam Prep: Intro to Federal Tax

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