J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2013. Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible

John Wiley and Sons Ltd, October 2012, Pages: 452

A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions on your 2012 taxreturn

Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K.Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2013 will help you take advantage of everytax break and deduction that you may be entitled to. This comprehensive guide isclearly organized by subject matter so you can easily find situations that may applyto you.

Each tax benefit is also clearly explained—along with the eligibility requirementsfor claiming the benefit—while planning tips and common pitfalls associated with thebenefit in question are discussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also includedthroughout 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, retirement, medical expenses, charitable giving, health coverage, andmuch more
- Packed with hundreds of updated examples, practical advice, and real-worldexamples
- Explains tax changes that are set to apply after 2012 that may affect yourplanning decisions
- Includes a free online supplement at JKLasser.com, which containsup-to-the-minute tax law changes
- Other titles by Barbara Weltman: J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2013

Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions& Tax Breaks 2013 is a book every taxpayer should own.

Introduction v

1. You and Your Family 1

2. Medical Expenses 28

3. Education Costs 65

4. Your Home 99

5. Retirement Savings 139

6. Charitable Giving 170

7. Your Car 197

8. Investing 215

9. Travel 252

10. Entertainment 273

11. Real Estate 291

12. Borrowing and Interest 313

13. Insurance and Catastrophes 324

14. Your Job 342

15. Your Business 373

16. Miscellaneous Items 405

Appendix A. Items Adjusted Annually for Inflation 429

Appendix B. Checklist of Tax-Free Items 432

Appendix C. Checklist of Nondeductible Items 436

Index 441

Barbara Weltman (Millwood, NY), an attorney, is a nationally recognized expert in taxation for small businesses. She has written extensively on tax, finance, and estate planning. Barbara is an experienced writer and is quoted regularly in major publications, including The New York Times and Boardroom Reports. She is also featured on CNN and CNBC. Barbara is also Staples' small business expert.

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