Ernst & Young Tax Guide 2016
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Ernst & Young Tax Guide 2016

By Ernst & Young
John Wiley & Sons November 2015

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ISBN-13
9781119114581
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication
November 2015
Format
Paperback , 1056 pages
Jurisdiction
U.S. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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Maximize your 2016 tax return

EY Tax Guide 2016 turns filing your taxes into a simple process. While tax code is admittedly complex, this trusted guide offers specific solutions for tax payers, including homeowners, self-employed entrepreneurs, business executives, and senior citizens, to help you zero in on the best tax strategy for your financial situation. Green tips offer updated insight into environmental credits for green initiatives that can maximize your return. Additionally, this authoritative text provides at-a-glance reference sheets for key subject areas, including changes in tax law, common errors to avoid, tax breaks and deductions, and more.

If you find tax preparation an intimidating process you are not alone; however, you can simplify your taxes by turning to a trusted guide for support. The EY Tax Guide is an approachable yet authoritative resource that has acted as the go-to reference for individual taxpayers for years. With this text, you can understand the deductions you are entitled to and maximize your return.

  • Explore the top tax preparation errors, increasing your return and protecting your wealth
  • Consider tax strategies that are specific to your particular financial situation, tailoring your preparation approach to your needs
  • Leverage money-saving tips and other useful information, such as insight regarding tax law changes and tax breaks
  • Streamline the filing process with the tax organizer, and plot your preparation on the tax calendar to meet key deadlines

EY Tax Guide 2016 is an integral resource that guides you in maximizing your tax return through trusted tax filing techniques.

Table of Contents

2016 tax calendar ii

How to use this guide v

Special contents viii

Changes in the tax law you should know about x

Important 2015 tax reminders xiv

How to avoid 25 common errors xvi

50 of the most easily overlooked deductions xvii

Individual tax organizer xviii

Income and expense records you should keep in addition to you income tax return xxvi

Part I The income tax return 1

Chapter 1 Filing information 3

Chapter 2 Filing status 46

Chapter 3 Personal exemptions and dependents 60

Chapter 4 Tax withholding and estimated tax 89

Part II Income 119

Chapter 5 Wages, salaries, and other earnings 121

Chapter 6 Tip income 148

Chapter 7 Interest income 158

Chapter 8 Dividends and other corporate distributions 190

chapter 9 Rental income and expenses 212

Chapter 10 Retirement plans, pensions, and annuities 238

Chapter 11 Social security and equivalent railroad retirement benefits 267

Chapter 12 Other income 280

Part III Gains and losses 321

Chapter 13 Basis of property 323

Chapter 14 Sale of property 347

Chapter 15 Selling your home 390

Chapter 16 Reporting gains and losses 411

Part IV Adjustments to income 431

Chapter 17 Individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) 433

Chapter 18 Alimony 474

Chapter 19 Education-related adjustments 489

Chapter 20 Moving expenses 499

Part V Standard deduction and itemized deductions 515

Chapter 21 Standard deduction 517

Chapter 22 Medical and dental expenses 524

Chapter 23 Taxes you may deduct 545

Chapter 24 Interest expense 560

Chapter 25 Contributions 584

Chapter 26 Nonbusiness casualty and theft losses 614

Chapter 27 Car expenses and other employee business expenses 639

Chapter 28 Tax benefits for work-related education 688

Chapter 29 Miscellaneous deductions 702

Chapter 30 Limit on itemized deductions 726

Part VI Figuring your taxes and credits 731

Chapter 31 How to figure your tax 733

Chapter 32 Tax on investment income of certain children 751

Chapter 33 Child and dependent care credit 762

Chapter 34 Credit for the elderly or the disabled 783

Chapter 35 Child tax credit 789

Chapter 36 Education credits and other education tax benefits 793

Chapter 37 Premium Tax Credit (PTC) 805

Chapter 38 Other credits including the earned income credit 811

Part VII Special situations and tax planning 849

Chapter 39 Self-employment income: How to file Schedule C 851

Chapter 40 Mutual funds 885

Chapter 41 What to do if you employ domestic help 906

Chapter 42 U.S. citizens working abroad: Tax treatment of foreign earned income 918

Chapter 43 Foreign citizens living in the United States 925

Chapter 44 Decedents: Dealing with the death of a family member 935

Chapter 45 Estate and gift tax planning 952

Chapter 46 Everything you need to know about e-filing 967

Chapter 47 If your return is examined 975

Chapter 48 Rules for expensing and capitalizing tangible property used in a trade or business 991

Chapter 49 Planning ahead for 2016 and beyond 1001

Chapter 50 2015 Tax rate schedules 1018

Index 1020

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