
J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2014: For Preparing Your 2013 Tax Return 42nd Edition
Author(s): J. K. Lasser Institute (Author)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date: 28 Oct. 2013
- Edition: 42nd
- Language: English
- Print length: 848 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781118734230
- ISBN-13: 9781118734230
Book Description
For over half a century, more than 39 million Americans have turned to J.K. Lasser for easy-to-follow, expert advice and guidance on planning and filing their taxes. Written by a team of tax specialists, J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2014 includes all the outstanding features that have made this book the nations all-time top-selling tax guide. It covers some of the most important topics associated with your taxes, from what must you report as income and strategies that will save you on taxes to how much tax do you actually owe and what deductions can you claim.
As an added value, you can gain direct access to bonus materials through jklasser.com, including links to the latest tax forms from the IRS, up-to-the-minute tax law changes, small business help, and much more. Filled with in-depth insights and timely advice, this is the guide of choice for todays serious taxpayer.
- Contains over 2,500 easy-to-use tax planning tips and strategies and easy-to-understand coverage of the year's tax law changes
- Includes filing tips and instructions to help you prepare your 2013 return
- Comprised of a quick reference section that highlights what's new for 2013 as well as a topic index to help pinpoint the biggest money-saving deductions
- Offers instruction for customers who use software or CPAs to file their taxes
Filled with practical tax guidance you can't find anywhere else, J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2014 will help you plan and file your 2013 tax return in the most efficient way possible.
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Easy-to-Use Format Explains Complex Tax Laws
- FILING TIPS and FILING INSTRUCTIONS help you prepare your 2013 return
- PLANNING REMINDERS highlight year-end tax strategies for 2013 and planning opportunities for 2014 and later years
- CAUTIONS point out potential pitfalls to avoid and areas where you might expect IRS opposition
- LAW ALERTS indicate recent changes in the tax law and pending legislation before Congress
- COURT DECISIONS highlight key rulings from the Tax Court and other federal courts
- IRS ALERTS highlight key rulings and announcements from the IRS
Basics of Filing (Chap. 1) including:
- Which form to file ? Chap. 1
- Filing for your children ? Chap. 1
- Filing as Head of Household ? Chap. 1
- Filing for married couples ? Chap. 1
What Must You Report as Income? (Chaps. 2?11) including:
- Fringe Benefits ? Chap. 3
- Capital gains & losses ? Chap. 5
- Traditional & Roth IRAs ? Chap. 8
- Rental Income ? Chap. 9
What Deductions Can You Claim? (Chaps. 12?21) including:
- Moving expenses ? Chap. 12
- Charitable deductions ? Chap. 14
- Casualty Loss ? Chap. 18
- Who is a dependent? ? Chap. 21
How Much Tax Do You Owe? (Chaps. 22?28) including:
- The AMT ? Chap. 23
- Your child's tax ? Chap. 24
- Personal tax credits ? Chap. 25
- Estimated taxes ? Chap. 27
Strategies to Save You Taxes (Chaps. 29?39) including:
- Tax-free residence sales ? Chap. 29
- Investing in securities ? Chap. 30
- Tax credits for education ? Chap. 33
- Armed forces rules ? Chap. 35
Planning Ideas for Your Business (Chaps. 40?45) including:
- Home office deduction ? Chap. 40
- Keogh, Simple, or SEP ? Chap. 41
- Auto expenses ? Chap. 43
- Self-employment tax ? Chap. 45
Now That You're Done (Chaps. 46?48) including:
- Electronic filing ? Chap. 46
- Filing extensions ? Chap. 46
- IRS Audits ? Chap. 48
- Amended returns ? Chap. 47
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