J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2002 [Paperback]

J. K. Lasser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2001 | Series: J.K. Lasser

"Make sure you're buying the right book!--The 2002 edition is for filing your 2001 taxes and has all the up-to-date information on the new tax law. The 2001 edition is for filing 2000 taxes."

The most trusted name in tax!
April 15th comes once a year. But the new tax laws will change the way we save and plan our financial affairs all year-round. That s why J.K. Lasser provides a comprehensive library of smart financial planning and investing advice for all your needs for tax season and beyond. J.K. Lasser s(TM) Your Income Tax 2002 and J.K. Lasser s(TM) Year-Round Tax Strategies 2002 give early planners a head start on understanding the new tax regulations and preparing for filing the return on April 15th. And Lasser s personal finance guides help you make the most of your money from every angle. Consider it total care for your wealth and financial well-being, 365 days a year.

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From the Back Cover

Expanded coverage provides all you need to know about The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001

For over 60 years, more than 37 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 2001!

• A rebate check or tax credit
• Lower marginal rates
• Increased child tax credit
• Increased alternative minimum tax exemptions

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 2001 return
PLANNING REMINDERS highlight year-end tax strategies for 2001 and planning opportunities for 2002 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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 800 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471443727
• ISBN-13: 978-0471443728
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,224,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite tax book each year!, January 25, 2002

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S. Rivera (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2002 (Paperback)

I have a tough time understanding tax rules with the normal tax instructions from IRS, so I have tried both JK Lasser's and the Ernst & Young tax books over the years. The JK Lasser tax book is by far the easiest tax book for me to understand. I'm just a normal citizen preparing my own taxes, including a small business and kids in school. With the JK Lasser tax book, I feel I'm getting every possible advantage. I like the notes in the sidelines, and find my info easily in their extensive and well-done table of contents. It also has 2 copies of every form in the back of the book, so I don't have to send for or go out looking for hard to find forms (which are now also available on-line from the IRS website).

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax, January 23, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2002 (Paperback)

I work for the IRS answering questions. I personally ordered this book each year because it is more easily organized and explains tax law in simple terms for the taxpayer. Often times if I have trouble explaining tax law in the terms that a taxpayer can understand, I refer to this book. One year I bought both the Ernest & Young and Lasser's Tax Guides. The information is the same in both. I picked up the Lasser Guide more often.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Answers all your tax questions, May 1, 2002

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"perfectlittlepets" (Lakeland, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2002 (Paperback)

This book is definitely a handy reference. It will answer all your tax questions in easy to understand wording. Definitely easier to read and understand than the tax laws as written by the Federal Gov't.