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.

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Taxes Made Simple: Income Taxes Explained in 100 Pages or Less Find all of the following, explained in plain-English with no legal jargon:

• The difference between deductions, exemptions, and credits
• Itemized deductions vs. the standard deduction
• Several money-saving deductions and credits and how to make sure you qualify for them
• How to calculate your refund
• How to know which tax forms to fill out
• State income taxes
• Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT)
• Capital Gains and Losses

J.K. Lasser ProEstate and Business Succession Planning: A Legal Guide to Wealth TransferEFFECTIVE ESTATE AND BUSINESS SUCCESSION PLANNING UNDER THE NEW TAX LAW

A properly designed and implemented estate and/or business succession plan is key to providing for and protecting loved ones in the most tax-efficient manner possible. A team of advisors must be assembled from the disciplines of law, insurance, finance, accounting, and tax in order to create a plan that optimizes planning opportunities incorporating both the current state of law with the current state of one's mind. J.K. Lasser Pro Estate and Business Succession Planning, Second Edition provides you with a unique and comprehensive analysis of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, the new retirement distribution rules, Section 529 education plans, and split dollar insurance guidelines. It can help professionals and experienced individuals alike take advantage of opportunities presented by the new tax law, avoid common mistakes, and understand complex estate and business succession planning techniques. Written by two attorneys who specialize in estate planning matters, this easy-to-read book provides you with complete information and strategies for a variety of issues including:
* How to plan in light of the phased-in provisions of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
* Top twenty factors to consider when creating one's Will, as well as creating a Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy
* Annual Exclusion and Exemption Equivalent Planning
* Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts and Crummey Notices
* Charitable Remainder Trusts and Foundations
* Family Limited Partnerships
* Business Succession Planning Techniques
* Split Dollar Plans
* Section 529 education plans
* Retirement distribution rules
* Self-Canceling Installment Notes
* Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts
* GRITs, GRATs, and GRUTs


And this is just a sampling of the expertise that the authors provide in a truly unique and understandable text. J.K. Lasser Pro Estate and Business Succession Planning, Second Edition contains all you need to make the most of the new tax law while navigating this complex area, and shows you how to protect and provide for loved ones for generations to come.

Please visit our Web site at www.jklasser.com

South-Western Federal Taxation 2012: Individual Income Taxes (with H&R Block @ Home(TM) Tax Preparation Software CD-ROM) (West Federal Taxation Individual Income Taxes)This book is the same as the academic version of Individual Income Taxes without RIA Checkpoint and CPAexcel software.

Tax Savvy for Small BusinessThe essential taxstrategy book for entrepreneurs who call themselves "boss."Named a "Best Tax Book" by Entrepreneur magazine. Develop the best tax plan for your small business, learn the ins and outs of the tax code and create comprehensive strategies to get back the most from the IRS. Understanding the tax system is vital to the health of every small business. Virtually every decision a business makes has tax consequences that can affect its bottom line and the IRS is always watching. This edition of Tax Savvy for Small Business is completely updated and provides the latest tax breaks, rules, forms and publications. You'll also find a list of the top 25 business deductions the best deductions to take and how to claim them, troublefree.