Synopses & Reviews
Completely updated with the latest laws and forms, this new edition will save you headaches, hassles - and money! With line by line instructions, savvy tips on tax reduction, and a dash of humor, this Wall Street Journal bestseller is just what you need to give yourself a tax break on April 15,2000.
- Discover how to:
- Overcome tax anxiety
- Prepare your return, line by line
- Take all the deductions you're allowed
- Avoid an audit
- Get answers to frequently asked questions
- Reduce your taxes not just this year but in the future
Synopsis
The Wall Street Journal bestseller -- now updated for all tax law changes The fun and easy way to maximize your deductions -- and minimize the pain!
Updated with information on the latest tax laws and strategies, this friendly guide will save you headaches, hassles -- and money. With line-by-line instructions, savvy tips on tax reduction,and a dash of humor, it's just what you need to give yourself a tax cut on April 15, 2000 -- and plan for an even lower tax bill next year!
About the Author
Eric Tyson is the author of
For Dummies bestsellers on personal finance and investing.
David J. Silverman is a tax adviser and author of Battling the IRS.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Ready to File.
Chapter 1: The U.S. Tax System and Rates.
Chapter 2: Tax Return Preparation Options and Tools.
Chapter 3: Getting and Staying Organized.
Chapter 4: No Form Fits All (Or, What Kind of Taxpayer Are You?).
Part II: Tackling the Various Forms 1040.
Chapter 5: Easy Filing: 1040EZ and 1040A.
Chapter 6: Form 1040: Income Stuff.
Chapter 7: Form 1040, Part Deux: Adjustments to Income Stuff.
Chapter 8: The Rest of the 1040 and Other Yucky Forms.
Part III: Filling Out Schedules and Other Forms.
Chapter 9: Itemized Deductions: Schedule A.
Chapter 10: Interest and Dividend Income: Schedule B.
Chapter 11: Profit or Loss from Business: Schedule C.
Chapter 12: Capital Gains and Losses: Schedule D.
Chapter 13: Supplemental Income and Loss: Schedule E.
Chapter 14: Profit or Loss from Farming: Schedule F.
Chapter 15: Other Schedules and Forms to File.
Part IV: Audits and Errors: Dealing with the IRS.
Chapter 16: The Dreaded Envelope I: IRS Notices.
Chapter 17: The Dreaded Envelope II: Audits.
Chapter 18: Fixing Mistakes the IRS Makes.
Chapter 19: Fixing Your Own Mistakes.
Part V: Year-Round Tax Planning.
Chapter 20: Tax-Wise Personal Finance Decisions.
Chapter 21: Retirement (Tax-Reduction) Accounts.
Chapter 22: Small Businesses and Tax Planning.
Chapter 23: Your Investments and Taxes.
Chapter 24: Real Estate and Taxes.
Chapter 25: Kids and Taxes.
Chapter 26: Estate Planning.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 27: Ten Important Tax Law Changes.
Chapter 28: Ten Important Tax Questions.
Chapter 29: Ten Proven Ways to Avoid Audits.
Chapter 30: Ten Often-Overlooked Tax-Reduction Opportunities.
Chapter 31: Ten Interview Questions for Tax Advisors.
Appendix A: Reaching Out to the IRS.
Appendix B: Glossary.
Appendix C: Tax Forms.
Index.