Taxes are certain but tax laws are changing constantly. Tax law articles, tax law books and other tax law publications can help you stay on top of all the modifications that take place from one year to the next in both state and national tax laws.

You'll find hundreds of tax law publications available. It's important to choose the right one for your needs in a timely manner proves. Before searching for resources, consider these questions:

1. Do you need both state and national tax law articles?

2. What specific tax law publications are you looking for?

3. Are you willing to invest in tax law publications?

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Check online resources first

Technology is a great tool. Maximize the information you have right at your fingertips by checking online tax law information. While some companies who publish tax law information do so in bound-book form, many others utilize the Internet to post their content.

I recommend: Start with your individual state's revenue site, which could provide information specific to your state with the forms available for download. Next, review recent tax law changes for businesses from the IRS. Still not sure? Maybe you need a refresher or more training on tax laws. Participate in a webinar.

Head to the library or a bookstore

Although not quite as timely, tax law publishers publish print versions of tax law publications such as tax law books, tax law magazines and even the more specific professional tax law journal.

I recommend: First, browse through a sample of books under the business and commercial law category that are available for purchase online. You can even search by price or browse through different categories. You may search for publications about federal jurisdictions or publications about a specific state's tax laws. Thomson Tax & Accounting publishes a tax law journal that lets the user compare state-to-state tax law data.

Research other tax law publications and tax law publishers

Still not finding what you need? Some tax law publishers specialize in certain topics of tax law with publications available in different media from tax law books to online tax law articles.

I recommend: Revere Legal Publishers offers books with recent, state-specific information. However, most of their titles are restricted to tax law information about California, Florida and Pennsylvania, with a few select titles dealing with national issues. Tax law publishers produce tax law journals on a semi-regular basis. A selection of journals put out by the American Bar Association is available online to demo before you subscribe. Or, check out the Find Law directory of legal publishers ranging from foreign tax law publishers to state- or industry-specific.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Consult with an attorney who specializes in tax law for a complex or specific tax question. Certified tax attorneys serve as experts in their fields.