J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2009 : Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2009 will help you take advantage of every tax break and deduction you may be entitled to. It's 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. J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2009 is a well-rounded guide that provides readers with the information they need to take advantage of every tax break and deduction they may be entitled to--without running afoul of the IRS. With this book as their guide, readers will find deductions and tax breaks for:.:.; Individuals and families.; Homes and cars.; Jobs and businesses.; Investments and retirement savings.; Medical and dental expenses.; Health savings accounts.; Education costs.; Charitable giving.; Casualty and theft losses 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, charitable giving, medical and dental expenses, health savings accounts, casualty and theft losses, 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