J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2008 : Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible

by Barbara Weltman ( ; )

• ISBN13: 9780470573037
• ISBN10: 0470573031
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-10-01
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductionsCompletely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2010 will help you take advantage of every tax break and deduction you may be entitled to.This comprehensive guide is clearly organized by subject matter so you can easily find situations that may apply to you. Each tax benefit is also clearly explained-along with the eligibility requirements for claiming the benefit-while planning tips and common pitfalls associated with the benefit in question are discussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also included throughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisions possible. Discusses deductions and tax breaks with regard to your family, home, car, job, investments, charitable giving, health coverage, and much more Packed with hundreds of updated examples, practical advice, and real-world examples Other titles by Weltman: J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2010J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2010 is a book every taxpayer should own.

Table of Contents

Introduction

You and Your Family

Medical Expenses

Education Costs

Your Home

Retirement Savings

Charitable Giving

Your Car

Investing

Travel

Entertainment

Real Estate

Borrowing and Interest

Insurance and Catastrophes

Your Job

Your Business

Miscellaneous Items

Items Adjusted Annually for Inflation

Checklist of Tax-Free Items

Checklist of Nondeductible Items

Index

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