This is a down-to-earth explanation (with the author's own cartoons) of how to do business and cope with the tax laws of 9 jurisdictions of Asia. Initially published in 2009, this critically acclaimed book explains how to start a business, how the business will be taxed, how the owners/participants will be taxed, mixed in with humorous foibles about life in Asia as an American expat.
There has not been anything written about U.S. Taxation matters that apply to U.S. Expats in over a decade.....until now! Larry Lipsher's new book is written especially for the American taxpayer who lives and works outside of the U.S. Tax year 2010 places a whole new set of tax rules, regulations and laws into operation with two major tax acts passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. FATCA, the Foreign Accounts Tax Compliance Act will forever impact how Americans will do their banking and what they will have to report, in detail, for matters they were not required to report upon in the past. Lipsher, a popular commentator of taxes in Asia for well over a decade, writes to get laughs from a subject that usually generates far more tears than laughter. He is brief and very much to the point, concentrating upon making a boring subject as interesting as possible!
This is a very user-friendly guide for the U.S. tax filer who lives outside of the United States but is still required to file his or her U.S. tax return on an annual basis. This book explains, in an easy, informal and frequently humorous manner what the tax filer's requirements are and pitfalls to look out for to avoid what could otherwise be harsh penalties. Asian Tax Review's Laurence E. Lipsher has written six prior, annual books, updating and expanding upon topics about the expat filer should be aware. Lipsher has spoken about taxes all over the world and is a popular 'tax entertainer'. In addition, this year's book also includes 'Nine Essays from a Transpacific Rock 'n' Tax Man', a mini-memoir covering the author's years in the rock music business, overcoming a cocaine addiction to become a wine industry tax expert, and going through the weirdest manifestation of a mid-life crisis by starting all over again, twenty-five years ago, as an American accountant in the People's Republic of China.
The U.S. tax filer living and working outside of the United States has new and different tax filing rules and forms. Penalty for not filing or incorrect filing can be severe. This is the fifth book written by tax entertainer Larry Lipsher, a U.S. CPA who has lived outside the U.S. since 1990. Larry proves that tax as stand-up comedy really does work and while the last thing that anyone of sound mind really wants to do at the end of the day is read a book about taxes, if you've got a tax predicament and find yourself having to do some 'research', then this is the book to read!
Journey Through Time and Experience: The Memoir You Can't Miss Have you ever wondered what it's like to witness the shifting tides of history first-hand while navigating a kaleidoscope of personal triumphs and challenges? Dive into an extraordinary life rich with adventures, political intrigue, and deeply human moments. From travels through bustling metropolis streets to intimate family gatherings, this collection of compelling essays takes you on a whirlwind journey. Feel the intensity of being stranded in Bangkok, the gravity of political unrest, and the unlikely amusement of appraising pornography. The author's unique insights and vivid storytelling will captivate your heart and mind. Each essay is a window into a world brimming with unexpected episodes and rich cultural experiences. Whether it's a detailed comparison of Chinese leaders, recounting the stark realities of political upheaval, or the warm, sometimes chaotic moments with loved ones, the narratives offer a blend of humor, poignancy, and intellect. The anecdotes about tax audits, public speeches, and even a VIP journey to North Korea are filled with eye-opening revelations and deeply personal reflections. This is more than just a memoir; it's an invitation to experience a tapestry of enthralling life events. Whether you're seeking profound political analyses, heartfelt personal stories, or just a journey through the trials and triumphs of a remarkable individual, this book promises to inform, entertain, and inspire. Embark on this unforgettable journey today and enrich your understanding of a life extraordinarily lived.
Published in 1999. A common theme linking these papers is that of the interaction of élite and popular traditions, as found in the writings and folktales of Yuan and Ming China. The first studies focus on historical writings, not just as topics of intellectual and cultural history, but as foundations for understanding the sources of that time and seeing how earlier periods were viewed - for example, in the composition of the Liao, Chin and Sung histories at the Mongol-Yuan court in the 1340s. A second cluster examines a number of popular legends in which Mongol and Chinese elements can be seen to mix: the use of a bowshot in choosing a site, as in the story of the founding of Peking; the legends of the foundation of the Ming dynasty; or the image and fictionalisation of the great Ming statesman, Liu Chi.
A Source Book in Chinese Philosophy is a milestone along the complex and difficult road to significant understanding by Westerners of the Asian peoples and a monumental contribution to the cause of philosophy. It is the first anthology of Chinese philosophy to cover its entire historical development. It provides substantial selections from all the great thinkers and schools in every period--ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary--and includes in their entirety some of the most important classical texts. It deals with the fundamental and technical as well as the more general aspects of Chinese thought. With its new translation of source materials (some translated for the first time), its explanatory aids where necessary, its thoroughgoing scholarly documentation, this volume will be an indispensable guide for scholars, for college students, for serious readers interested in knowing the real China.
