J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2008

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Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's taxlaws, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2008 will helpyou take advantage of every tax break and deduction you may beentitled to. This comprehensive guide is clearly organized by subject matter soyou can easily find situations that may apply to you. Each taxbenefit is also clearly explained--along with the eligibilityrequirements for claiming the benefit--while planning tips andcommon pitfalls associated with the benefit in question arediscussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also includedthroughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisionspossible. With this book as your guide, you'll find deductions and tax breakswith regard to: * You and your family * Your home and car * Your job or business * Your investments and retirement savings * Medical and dental expenses * Health savings accounts * Education costs * Your charitable giving * Casualty and theft losses Packed with hundreds of updated deductions and credits, practicaladvice, and real-world examples, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions& Tax Breaks 2008 is a book every taxpayer should own. Don't forget to view the online supplement to this book forup-to-the-minute tax law changes.

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Barbara Weltman

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Weltman, an attorney and small-business tax expert, aims with theseguides to help both individual taxpayers and businesspersonsunderstand, organize, and plan for tax season. Individuals willfind straightforward help in 1001 Deductions & TaxBreaks, whose chapters cover deductions related to medicalexpenses, travel, real estate, investments, loans, automobiles, andmore. Weltman explains each potential benefit in terms of theconditions for qualification, the planning required, possiblepitfalls, and where to claim the benefit. New tax-law alerts appearthroughout the text. In Small Business Taxes, Part 1 covers business forms andthe effect a business's choice of form has on tax obligations aswell as instructs on record-keeping requirements to ensureeligibility for deductions and credits. Part 2 discusses thereporting of business income; Part 3 is a primer on deductions; andPart 4 addresses strategic planning (e.g., how to avoid commonmistakes when claiming deductions). Each book has been revised to reflect changes in the tax law, andthere is also an online updating service through the J.K. Lasserweb site (www.jklasser.com). Both editions' use of everydayexamples, illustrative charts, and checklists helps make complexrules accessible. Recommended for public libraries. (LibraryJournal, February 1, 2008)
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