J.K. Lasser's 1001 deductions and tax breaks, 2010 : your complete guide to everything deductible

A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions Completely 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 2010 J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2010 is a book every taxpayer should own.

A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions on your 2009 tax return

Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws (including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2010 will help you take advantage of every tax break and deduction that 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 2010 is a book every taxpayer should own.

Don't forget to view the free online supplement to this book at JKLasser.com for up-to-the-minute tax law changes.

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.