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

By Barbara Weltman

The simple truth about tax breaks and deductions If you're unfamiliar with the ever-changing tax laws or frightened by the threat of an audit, you've probably missed out on taking perfectly legal write-offs in the past. With the 2005 Edition of J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks as your guide, you can stop worrying and start saving, because you'll learn exactly how to take advantage of every tax break and deduction that you may be entitled to - without running afoul of the IRS. Fully updated and completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks, 2005 Edition can help you save more than ever before on your tax bill. Chapters are clearly organized by subject matter so you can easily find situations that may apply to you. Also, each tax benefit is clearly explained, along with the eligibility requirements for claiming the benefit, as well as planning tips and common pitfalls associated with the benefit in question. New tax law alerts are also included throughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisions possible. Critical coverage will help you find deductions and tax breaks with regard to: You and you family Your job You home and car Your business Medical expenses Education costs Retirement Savings Health savings accounts Charitable giving investing Travel Entertainment Real estate Borrowing and interest Insurance and catastrophes Gifts and inheritances J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks, 2005 Edition is packed with hundreds of updated deductions and credits, practical advice, and real-world examples. by answering the most commonly asked tax question, "What can I deduct?" it will clearly help you save more on your tax bill this year and for years to come.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047164773X
• ISBN13: 9780471647737
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 415 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 0.8" x 6.2"

Customer Reviews

Best book on tax deductions

As a financial writer and editor I read dozens of tax deduction books each year. This book is by far the best book avaiable for information in one place on deductions and tax breaks.Whether your an accountant or just someone that does their own taxes this book will give you pleanty of ideas to save money for your clients or yourself.