Written for real estate licensees, attorneys, investors and owners, with emphasis on California transactions, the objective of this book is to fully provide buyers, owner-operators and sellers of real estate complete knowledge of the federal tax consequences that accompany all real estate transactions. For buyers, owners and sellers of homes, business premises, income-producing properties and investment real estate, it is crucial to understand and apply tax rules in their real estate transactions. For brokers or agents, this book will aid in giving clients knowledgeable advice regarding the tax consequences of real estate transactions. On completion of this book, brokers and agents will be able to competently articulate various income tax consequences, analyze the application of federal tax rules to various real estate transactions, use worksheets to back up their advice, and represent buyers and sellers on ever higher-valued properties.