Herzfeld and Doernberg's International Taxation in a Nutshell

Herzfeld and Doernberg's International Taxation in a Nutshell, 11th Edition, is a textbook providing an introduction to U.S. international taxation. Published by West Academic Publishing, the volume is designed for both U.S. and non-U.S. students and practitioners.

The text surveys fundamental statutory rules and explains how tax consequences shape cross-border business and investment flows. It examines the taxation of foreign taxpayers operating in the United States alongside the foreign operations of domestic taxpayers, integrating major reforms introduced by the 2017 tax act.

Drawing on professional experience in the academic and private sectors, the authors distill complex tax concepts into a straightforward overview. The work highlights key tax planning considerations alongside multilateral initiatives from the OECD project on cross-border tax avoidance.