A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions on
your 2011 tax return
Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year?s
tax laws, J.K. Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks
2012 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.
* Discusses deductions and tax breaks with regard to your family,
home, car, job, investments, retirement, medical expenses,
charitable giving, health coverage, and much more
* Packed with hundreds of updated examples, practical advice, and
real-world examples
* Explains tax changes that are set to apply after 2011 that may
affect your planning decisions
* Includes a free online supplement at JKLasser.com, which
contains up-to-the-minute tax law changes
* Other titles by Barbara Weltman: J.K. Lasser?s Small
Business Taxes 2012
Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K.
Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2012 is a book every
taxpayer should own.
Table des matières
Introduction v
1. You and Your Family 1
2. Medical Expenses 28
3. Education Costs 66
4. Your Home 100
5. Retirement Savings 140
6. Charitable Giving 171
7. Your Car 197
8. Investing 215
9. Travel 251
10. Entertainment 272
11. Real Estate 290
12. Borrowing and Interest 313
13. Insurance and Catastrophes 324
14. Your Job 342
15. Your Business 373
16. Miscellaneous Items 404
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
A propos de l’auteur
Barbara Weltman is an attorney and a nationally recognized expert in taxation for small businesses, as well as the author of many top-selling books on taxes and finance, including J.K. Lasser’s Small Business Taxes. She is also the publisher of Idea of the Day, a guest columnist for WSJ.com and U.S. News & World Report, is quoted regularly in major publications (including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Money magazine), and hosts Build Your Business radio. Visit her at www.barbaraweltman.com.