CCH Has 2001 Tax Legislation Covered With Authoritative Books, Online Resources For Professionals, Their Clients

(RIVERWOODS, ILL., May 24, 2001) - CCH INCORPORATED (CCH), a leading provider of tax and business law information and software, announced today that it will publish several authoritative books explaining and analyzing the 2001 tax and pension legislation once the bill passes (http://tax.cchgroup.com/federal_tax/taxleg.htm).

Although it spells relief, the Economic Growth & Tax Relief Reconciliation Act is expected to add significant complexity to the tax law over the next 10 years with implications for accountants, attorneys, financial planners, pension plan administrators and their clients, as well as corporate finance professionals, small business owners and others.

CCH resources will cover the full spectrum of the issues, including critical topics such as the new law’s impact on personal and corporate income tax, estate taxes, pensions and IRAs, the marriage penalty, child tax credits, education savings and tuition deductions, the alternative minimum tax and other significant issues.

Complete coverage of the tax legislation is provided to subscribers of the CCH Tax Internet^sm Research NetWork™, as well as print and CD subscribers of CCH federal tax services. In addition, free online tax legislation updates at http://tax.cchgroup.com are provided via CCH Tax Briefing newsletters and daily legislative updates.

Special Tax Legislation Publications *

2001 Tax Legislation: Law, Explanation and Analysis—For the tax professional, this comprehensive book offers detailed explanation of the new law along with practical guidance from CCH’s analysts and expert practitioners to help tax professionals make sense of and apply the changes enacted in the 2001 tax legislation. Approximately 350 pages. $42.50, plus tax, shipping and handling. Quantity discounts available.

2001 Tax Legislation: Highlights—A helpful, easy-to-read reference for consumers, this booklet explains in easy-to-follow language the major provisions coming out of the 2001 tax legislation and how various taxpayer situations will be affected. It also points out new tax-savings opportunities, as well as potential pitfalls to avoid. Approximately 32 pages. $7, plus tax, shipping and handling. Quantity discounts available.

Conference Committee Report—Put on the presses the day it’s made available by the Committee, this publication reproduces the full text of the revenue provisions amending the Internal Revenue Code. Approximately 200 pages. $25, plus tax, shipping and handling.
Kess on the 2001 Tax Act: Insights and Strategies—A valuable Continuing Professional Education course for tax professionals written by noted tax expert Sidney Kess, JD and CPA, with Barbara Weltman, JD. The course includes the CCH Law Explanation and Analysis volume along with a 100-page Study Guide/Quizzer. Completion provides six hours of recommended CPE credit. $89, plus tax, shipping and handling. Quantity discounts available.

Estate Planning Strategies After Estate Tax Repeal: Insights and Analysis—Written by the Estate Planning Department of Schiff, Hardin & Waite, this practical guide enables professionals to understand the legislation repealing the estate tax and how their clients and customers are affected by this—both during the period in which the taxes are phased out and the period after the phase out. It explains how the new law works, what planning opportunities are available for clients and customers and what planning techniques are rendered unnecessary by the new legislation. Approximately 130 pages. $45, plus tax, shipping and handling. Quantity discounts available

Estate Planning Under the New Law: What You Need to Know—This layperson's guide explains in plain language what estate tax repeal means and why estate planning is still important. This attractive and helpful booklet offers a generous amount of examples to help readers understand the basic new rules, how their individual circumstances are affected, and what new strategies they should discuss with their tax and financial planning advisors. Approximately 32 pages. $7, plus tax, shipping and handling. Quantity discounts available.

To Order

All of the books can be ordered by contacting CCH at 1-800-248-3248 or by going to http://tax.cchgroup.com/federal_tax/taxleg.htm. For quantity purchases and related discounts, contact your CCH sales rep at 888 CCH REPS.

About CCH INCORPORATED

CCH INCORPORATED, headquartered in Riverwoods, Ill., was founded in 1913 and has served four generations of business professionals and their clients. The company produces more than 700 electronic and print products for the tax, legal, securities, insurance, human resources, health care and small business markets. CCH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer North America. The CCH web site can be accessed at www.cch.com. The CCH Federal and State Tax group web site can be accessed at http://tax.cchgroup.com.

*Final product content, topics and other information may be changed as legislation is finalized and signed into law.

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EDITORS: Editorial review copies are available upon request. Contact Leslie Bonacum, 847-267-7153 or bonacuml@cch.com.