REA's Essentials provide quick and easy access to critical information in a variety of different fields, ranging from the most basic to the most advanced. As its name implies, these concise, comprehensive study guides summarize the essentials of the field covered. Essentials are helpful when preparing for exams, doing homework and will remain a lasting reference source for students, teachers, and professionals. Income Taxation includes basic principles, filing status and exemptions, exclusions from gross income, inclusions in gross income, gains and losses, nonrecognition, capital gains and losses, deductions toward adjusted gross income, itemized deductions, depreciation, amortization, depletion, special loss rules, credits, alternative minimum tax, and tax accounting.