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J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2015: For Preparing Your 2014 Tax Return

J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2015: For Preparing Your 2014 Tax Return

Author: J. K. Lasser
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 9781118922019
Published In: October 2014
Format: Paperback , 848 pages
Jurisdiction: U.S. ? Disclaimer:
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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.

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

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