J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2015: For Preparing Your 2014 Tax Return
848J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2015: For Preparing Your 2014 Tax Return
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Overview
America's bestselling tax guide for over seventy-five years, updated for 2014 taxes
J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2015 is the most trusted tax guide on the market, updated for 2014 tax returns. With full coverage of all changes and adjustments to the tax laws—including new deductions and credits—this book provides clear, plain-English explanations that help you decipher the tax code and reduce what you owe. Step-by-step instructions help you navigate forms and worksheets with ease, and over 2,500 money-saving strategies show you what to claim and how to claim it to maximize tax savings. You also get access to the book's companion website, which features up-to-the-minute tax news and tax law changes, tax-planning strategies including help for small business owners, and much more.
For over seventy-five years, American taxpayers have made the J.K. Lasser guide the bestselling tax resource on the market. With the perfect blend of expert advice, up to date information, and clear, jargon-free explanations, this book helps the average taxpayer successfully navigate the filing process. A comprehensive topic index and quick reference section help you quickly find the answers you need, while in-depth insight and timely advice help you take control of your taxes.
- Understand recent tax law changes and the changes now taking effect
- Pinpoint your biggest money-saving deductions, and learn how to claim them
- Learn how to communicate with your CPA or claim all the tax benefits you are entitled to when using tax-preparation software
- File correctly, on time, without paying too much or too little
Every year, millions of Americans overpay their taxes simply because the laws are confusing, complex, and constantly changing. The average American has neither the time nor the inclination to wade through volumes of tax code, so J.K. Lasser does it for you. J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2015 provides the latest information, instruction, and strategies that save you time, money, and headaches when tax season comes around.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781118922019 |
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Publisher: | Wiley |
Publication date: | 10/27/2014 |
Series: | J.K. Lasser Series |
Pages: | 848 |
Product dimensions: | 8.30(w) x 10.80(h) x 1.60(d) |
Table of Contents
What’s New for 2014 xxv
Key Tax Numbers for 2014 xxviii
FILING BASICS 1
Do You Have to File a 2014 Tax Return? 3
Filing Tests for Dependents: 2014 Returns 4
Where to File Your 2014 Return 5
Filing Deadlines (on or before) 6
Which Tax Form Should You File? 8
Filing Status 9
Wages, Salary, and Other Compensation 35
Fringe Benefits 52
Dividend and Interest Income 74
Reporting Property Sales 99
Tax-Free Exchanges of Property 142
Retirement and Annuity Income 156
IRAs 190
Income From Real Estate Rentals and Royalties 230
Loss Restrictions: Passive Activities and At-Risk Limits 247
Other Income 275
Deductions Allowed in Figuring Adjusted Gross Income 299
Claiming the Standard Deduction or Itemized Deductions 308
Charitable Contribution Deductions 316
Itemized Deduction for Interest Expenses 340
Deductions for Taxes 356
Medical and Dental Expense Deductions 363
Casualty and Theft Losses and Involuntary Conversions 381
Deducting Job Costs and Other Miscellaneous Expenses 406
Travel and Entertainment Expense Deductions 420
Personal Exemptions 446
Figuring Your Regular Income Tax Liability 463
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) 467
Computing the “Kiddie Tax” on Your Child’s Investment Income 475
Personal Tax Credits Reduce Your Tax Liability 481
Tax Withholdings 500
Estimated Tax Payments 507
Additional Medicare Taxes 513
Tax Savings for Residence Sales 521
Tax Rules for Investors in Securities 536
Tax Savings for Investors in Real Estate 552
Tax Rules for Investors in Mutual Funds 565
Educational Tax Benefi ts 574
Special Tax Rules for Senior Citizens 592
Members of the Armed Forces 601
How To Treat Foreign Earned Income 608
Planning Alimony and Marital Settlements 619
Other Taxes 626
Gift and Estate Tax Planning Basics 634
Income or Loss From Your Business or Profession 645
Retirement and Medical Plans for Self-Employed 673
Claiming Depreciation Deductions 683
Deducting Car and Truck Expenses 700
Sales of Business Property 714
Figuring Self-Employment Tax 721
Filing Your Return 731
Filing Refund Claims, and Amended Returns 743
If the IRS Examines Your Return 747