J.k. Lasser''s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2019 - Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible

Informationen zum Autor BARBARA WELTMAN is an attorney and a nationally recognized expert in taxation for small businesses, as well as the author of many top-selling books on taxes and finance, including J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes. She is also the publisher of Idea of the Day(r), a guest columnist for WSJ.com and U.S. News & World Report, is quoted regularly in major publications (including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Money magazine), is an award-winning blogger. Visit her at www.BigIdeasForSmallBusiness.com. Klappentext Personal Finance/TaxationA straightforward guide to taking tax breaksand deductions on your 2018 tax returnCompletely revised to reflect important changes in recent tax laws (including the Affordable Care Act's individual health care mandate), J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2019 will help you take advantage of every tax break and deduction to which you may be entitled.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.With this book as your guide, you'll find deductions and tax breaks with regard to:* You and your family* Your home and car* Your job or business* Your investments* Retirement savings* Travel* Medical and dental expenses* Health savings accounts* Education costs* Your charitable giving* Disaster losses* InsurancePacked with hundreds of updated deductions and credits, practical advice, and real-world examples, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2019 is a book every taxpayer should own. Zusammenfassung A complete list of individual tax relief opportunitiesJ.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2019 is the complete and thorough guide to reducing your tax burden. By listing every possible deduction and credit available to individual taxpayers, this book can help you achieve substantial savings on your 2018 tax return. Updated and expanded to cover new and changing tax law, this edition also includes an e-supplement covering the latest developments from Congress and the IRS to keep you fully up-to-date. Stop overpaying and gain peace of mind as you find the answers you need for your specific tax situation. Mine your paperwork for write-off opportunities, and claim your tax breaks correctly; easy-to-follow instructions give you clear guidance through the maze of worksheets to help you reclaim what is legally yours.Echoing cries of "Can I claim...?", "How do I deduct...?", "Where do I find...?" mean it's tax season again, and America's most trusted tax advisor is here to take away the stress. Find answers, save money, and streamline the filing process.* Examine your records for deduction opportunities* Identify each and every deduction for which you qualify* Learn about new or updated deductions for your 2018 return* See what types of income are tax free* Claim correctly, with the appropriate forms and evidenceDeductions and credits were put in place precisely to help everyday people like yourself keep more of their hard-earned money--but only if you claim them. Instead of mounting an expedition into impenetrable tax code, let an expert do the legwork for you: J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2019 gives you the straightforward, no-nonsense information you need to stop overpaying and keep more of what's yours. ...

List of contents

Introduction vii

1. You and Your Family 1

2. Medical Expenses 26

3. Education Costs 73

4. Your Home 109

5. Retirement Savings 144

6. Charitable Giving 180

7. Your Car 207

8. Investing 219

9. Travel 250

10. Real Estate 270

11. Borrowing and Interest 298

12. Insurance and Catastrophes 312

13. Your Job 327

14. Your Business 346

15. Miscellaneous Items 375

Appendix A. Items Adjusted Annually for Inflation 398

Appendix B. Checklist of Tax-Free Items 403

Appendix C. Checklist of Nondeductible Items 407

Index 413

Product details

• Authors: Barbara Weltman
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9781119521587
• ISBN: 978-1-119-52158-7
• No. of pages: 448
• Series: J.K. Lasser; J.K. Lasser
• Subjects: Guides > Law, job, finance; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Business administration