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

Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2008 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. 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 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, practical advice, 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 for up-to-the-minute tax law changes.

Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2008 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. 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 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, practical advice, 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 for up-to-the-minute tax law changes.

Packed with tested strategies for homeowners, this tax guide moves beyond the basic deductions to show readers how to get tax breaks from short-term home rentals, use the $250,000/$500,000 home sale exclusion to shelter profits from the sale of real estate, and much more, all without running afoul of the IRS. Original. Advice on preparing a good tax return answers the question "What can I deduct?" with strategies and ideas to reduce payments to the minimum while keeping in compliance with the law