Comprehensive Explanation and Analysis. Parker’s explanation and analysis is authoritative and complete. With 12,000+ expertly written pages organized in 25 digital volumes, it provides in-depth coverage of the full range of federal tax topics.
Our explanations of the law aren’t just authoritative, they’re also utterly straightforward so you can gain understanding quickly, reach the right conclusion, and move on. More than 3,000 practical examples illustrate how the law applies in real-world situations and clarify complex rules.
74,000 Cites to Authority. In professional tax research, it’s not always enough to find the answer to your question — often, you also need to know the authoritative source of the answer. That's why we rigorously cite to authority thorughout Parker's Explanation and Analysis. It's also why we always provide links to the underlying Code or Reg sections, court decisions, IRS guidance, letter rulings, JCT reports, tax treaties, and any other authoritative documents we cite.
Comprehensive Reporting on Current Developments. Parker’s biweekly email bulletins keep you fully apprised of current developments and their potential impact on your clients. These terse, no-nonsense reports enabling you to become fully informed with a small investment of time. Breeze through our tax briefs to gain an overview of changes in minutes. Read in-depth articles for expert knowledge of the issues most important to you.
Client Letters, Checklists, and Bob Jenning’s Practice Aids. The Pro Library’s practice aids save you time and make client communications easier and more effective. You’ll have access to 300+ sample client letters, tax election statements, checklists, and Bob Jenning’s practice aids. Use these well written gems as is, or modify them as you see fit.
Comprehensive Tax Cases and IRS Materials. Parker’s vast library of federal tax cases, IRS guidance, and private IRS rulings provides deep insight into how the federal courts and the IRS approach tens of thousands of tax issues. Extending from
1924-present, the Tax Library’s case law databases include over
97,000 full-text opinions.
The Pro Library’s highly comprehensive collection of IRS documents, going back to 1954, includes more than
144,000 full text documents, including:
- Revenue Rulings (1954-present)
- Revenue Procedures (1955-present)
- IRS Notices (1980-present)
- PLRs and TAMs (1981-present)
- IRS Publications
- Penalties Handbook
- Audit Technique Guides
- Settlement Guidlines
- Complete Internal Revenue Manual
Code, Regs, and Other Key Materials. Updated Internal Revenue Code (with complete section histories), Regs, and Proposed Regs: Check. Tax Legislation and JCT reports: Check. Every U.S. Tax Treaty currently in effect: Check. These vital documents are the cornerstone of any tax library. Parker’s clean formatting and handy navigation aids makes working with them a snap.
Continuous Year-Round Updates. One of the biggest drawbacks of other budget-friendly tax research packages is that the editorial content is only updated annually. We update ours continuously throughout the year. That makes a big difference when you’re trying to get up to speed on new rules and advise clients on their impact.