J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2009: For Preparing Your 2008 Tax Return (Paperback)

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J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2009--the nation's all-time top-selling tax guide--is a proven, accessible resource with important strategies, useful recommendations and of course, all the latest tax law changes. With over 39 million copies sold, Your Income Tax 2009 is the #1 choice for taxpayers around the country.

From the Back Cover

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:

• Fringe Benefits – Chap. 3

• 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

• Casualty Loss – Chap. 18

• 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 credits for education – Chap. 33

• Planning Ideas for Your Business (Chaps. 40–45)

including:

• Home office deduction – Chap. 40

• Keogh, Simple, or SEP – Chap. 41

• 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. 47

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Product Details

• Paperback: 848 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Revised edition (October 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470280026
• ISBN-13: 978-0470280027
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,077 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative! A taxpayer's must-have, January 13, 2009

By	Deanna Peacock "loving mom" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As an Accountant (though not a Tax Accountant) I have always preferred to do my own taxes - but I always felt as though I was missing some "hidden secrets" when it came to optimizing your deductions and potential refund. I had no idea just how much I was missing until I purchased J.K. Lasser's book! It is so well-written and replete with useful information that for the first time, I can hardly wait to do my taxes this year.

I recommend this book to anyone, whether you do your own taxes or have someone do them for you, simply to ensure that you are getting as much of your taxes back as you are entitled to. After all, it's your money, isn't it?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended by professional, February 11, 2009

By	John E. Devore "johnsbooksforsale" (Las Cruces, NM) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'm an experienced tax preparer who personally prepares hundreds of tax returns a year and I can assure you that this is hands down the best tax book in the business. With all of the resources I have at my disposal this is the first book I go to when I have a question or need to verify a fact. JK lasser is the best resource for individuals and professionals.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tax Book Review 2009, March 23, 2009

By	N. Oneill "tax pro" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

JK Lasser's Income Tax Books are very good. Very comprehensive. This is a great book for eggheads like me, and people who like researching and investigating their subject. Read this book... you'll know something! It will also improve reading skills. Anyone can get whatever information they are looking for regarding personal and business tax returns. However, I don't recommend this to the casual user. This is a book for the professionals because it is so comprehensive. It may overwhelm the casual reader. However if you are anything like I've described above---researching, investigative mind with a need to know---then this is the book for you! I've bought these books yearly for my personal library as a tax professional and I use them in my business.