Taxation U.S.

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2014 Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible

By Barbara Weltman
John Wiley & Sons October 2013

Specifications

ISBN-13
9781118754870
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication
October 2013
Format
Paperback , 464 pages
Jurisdiction
U.S. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions on your 2013 tax return

Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2014will help you take advantage of every deduction, tax credit, or other tax break that you may be entitled to. This comprehensive guide is clearly organized by subject matter so you can easily find situations that may apply to you.

Each tax benefit is also clearly explained—along with the eligibility requirements for claiming the benefit—while planning tips and common pitfalls associated with the benefit in question are discussed in detail to help you make the most informed decisions possible. Alerts about expiring rules and future tax changes are also included throughout the book, so you can plan ahead.

  • Discusses deductions, tax credits, and other breaks with regard to your family, home, car, job, investments, retirement, charitable giving, health coverage, and much more
  • Packed with hundreds of updated examples, practical advice, and real-world examples
  • Explains tax changes that are set to apply after 2013 that may affect your planning decisions
  • Includes a free online supplement at JKLasser.com, which contains up-to-the-minute tax law changes
  • Other titles by Barbara Weltman: J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2014

Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2014 is a book every taxpayer should own.

Table of Contents

Introduction v

1. You and Your Family 1

2. Medical Expenses 28

3. Education Costs 66

4. Your Home 100

5. Retirement Savings 138

6. Charitable Giving 169

7. Your Car 196

8. Investing 213

9. Travel 250

10. Entertainment 271

11. Real Estate 289

12. Borrowing and Interest 312

13. Insurance and Catastrophes 324

14. Your Job 342

15. Your Business 372

16. Miscellaneous Items 400

Appendix A. Items Adjusted Annually for Inflation 425

Appendix B. Checklist of Tax-Free Items 428

Appendix C. Checklist of Nondeductible Items 432

Index 437

About the Author

Barbara Weltman is an attorney and a nationally recognized expert in taxation for small businesses, as well as the author of many top-selling books on taxes and finance, including J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes. She is also the publisher of Idea of the Day®, a guest columnist for WSJ.com and U.S. News & World Report, is quoted regularly in major publications (including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Money magazine), and hosts Build Your Businessradio. 

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