Book Description
For over 60 years, more than 38 million Americans have trusted J.K. Lasser to help them save money at tax time
"The granddaddy of all ‘do-it-yourself’ tax guides."
——Accounting Today
"Rated #1. . . Winner and still champion . . . The best balance of thoroughness, organization, and usability."
——Smart Money
Benefit from These New Tax Law Changes for 2003!
- Larger tax credits for families
- Lower income tax rates
- Lower tax rates for dividends
- Increased expensing and bonus depreciation for business owners
- Lower capital gain rates
Save Money by Taking Advantage of These Tax Laws!
- Home office deductions
- Special capital gains rates
- Roth IRAs
- Tuition tax credits
- Family gift and estate tax savings plans
- IRA deductions
- Tax-free home sales
- Medical expense deductions
- Filing options for married couples
- Education savings plans
Easy-to-Use Format Explains Complex Tax Laws
- FILING TIPS and FILING INSTRUCTIONS help you prepare your 2003 return
- PLANNING REMINDERS highlight year-end tax strategies for 2003 and planning opportunities for 2004 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
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For over 60 years, more than 38 million Americans have trusted J.K. Lasser to help them save money at tax time
Now with
- USABLE FORMS
- FREE ONLINE BONUSES
- GUIDANCE FOR ALL YOUR TAX NEEDS
- COVERS ALL 2004 TAX LAW CHANGES
Basics of Filing (Chap. 1) including:
Which form to file – Chap. 1 Filing as Head of Household – Chap. 1
Filing for your children – Chap. 1 Filing for married couples – Chap. 1
What Must You Report as Income? (Chaps. 2–11) including:
Dividends & Interest – Chap. 4 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 Medical expense deductions – Chap. 17
Charitable deductions – Chap. 14 Who is a dependent? – Chap. 21
How Much Tax Do You Owe? (Chaps. 22–27) 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. 28–39) including:
Tax free residence sales – Chap. 29 Investing in securities – Chap. 30
Armed forces rules – Chap. 35 Tax breaks for education – Chap. 38
Planning Ideas for Your Business (Chaps. 40–45) including:
Home office deduction – Chap. 40 First year expensing – Chap. 42
Auto expenses – Chap. 43 Self-employment tax – Chap. 45
Now That You're Done (Chaps. 46–49) including:
Electronic filing – Chap. 46 Filing extensions – Chap. 46
IRS Audits – Chap. 48 Amended returns – Chap. 49
Easy-to-Use Format Explains Complex Tax Laws
- FILING TIPS and FILING INSTRUCTIONS help you prepare your 2004 return
- PLANNING REMINDERS highlight year-end tax strategies for 2004 and planning opportunities for 2005 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
