J.K. Lasser's How to Protect Your Retirement Savings from the IRS


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Don’t Let Taxes Rob You of Your Retirement Savings! You’ve worked your whole life to save and plan for your retirement. Why pay the government more in taxes from your IRA, 401(k), or self-employment plan than you need? This book can save you and your family thousands of dollars in taxes. Let tax expert Seymour Goldberg show you how to get—and keep—the most from your retirement accounts Make Tax-Free withdrawals from a Roth IRA Take Out Money without Penalty before age 59 1/2 from an IRA or employer retirement plan Understand and Take Advantage of the Minimum Distribution Rules Plan Your Estate to maximize retirement plan growth for your heirs Plus Sample Election Forms for designating beneficiaries and choosing distribution methods




J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2022


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The definitive guide to all income-tax deductions and credits for the everyday taxpayer Millions of Americans overpay their taxes by billions of dollars every year. J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2022: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible provides an invaluable tool by thoroughly explaining and keeping track of the constantly advancing tax law code for the ordinary taxpaying Americans. The fifth edition of this popular book has been fully updated to reflect the latest rulings and laws, allowing the reader to easily refer to the appropriate deductions for their particular needs. This guidebook answers the most common tax questions regarding deductions and credit in a clear, and easy-to-follow guide. It provides readers with: Answers to the most common tax questions regarding deductions and credit Comprehensive information on each deductible expense, including dollar limits and record-keeping requirements An e-supplement with the latest tax developments from the IRS and Congress Information regarding the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) Ideal for taxpayers and tax professionals, 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks, 2022 helps the American taxpayer claim what is rightfully yours and keep more of your hard-earned money.




Loopholes of the Rich


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Loopholes of the Rich helps Americans from all walks of life use the same tax loopholes that the wealthy use to lower their tax bill. With this handy guide, you won?t need an accountant to find quick and easy ways to pay less. And there?s nothing unethical about these tax loopholes. In fact, the government wants you to take advantage of them! These tax-reducing tactics and strategies can give you the freedom to save for your family?s future or for your own financial independence. Plus, you?ll find a handy checklist of more than 300 business deductions, real-life tax strategy examples, useful sample forms, explanations of IRS codes and rules, and much more.




J.K. Lasser's Winning with Your 401(k)


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An in-depth guide to 401(k) plans--for the over 24 million Americans participating in them As 401(k) assets accumulate, so do the questions about the plans--especially with regard to the investment options which typically include at least seven choices by employers. This much-needed book explains how 401(k) plans work, how federal regulations and company policies affect retirement savings, how to develop investment strategies that will benefit individual needs, and what happens when money is taken out of a 401(k) plan. It also compares 401(k) plans to other tax-sheltered retirement plans, including IRAs, 403(b) plans, and 457 plans, and provides comprehensive listings of Web and print information resources. Most importantly, J. K. Lasser's Winning with Your 401(k) helps readers to understand their company plan in terms of their own personal needs and goals for the future. Grace W. Weinstein (Englewood, NJ) writes a weekly column on personal finance for the Financial Times and a regular column on tax issues for Investor's Business Daily. She has appeared on Good Morning America and the Today Show.




J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2020


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A complete list of individual tax relief opportunities J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2020 is the complete and thorough guide to reducing your tax burden. By listing every possible deduction and credit available to individual taxpayers, this book can help you achieve substantial savings on your 2020 tax return. Updated and expanded to cover new and changing tax law, this edition also includes an e-supplement covering the latest developments from Congress and the IRS to keep you fully up-to-date. Stop overpaying and gain peace of mind as you find the answers you need for your specific tax situation. Mine your paperwork for write-off opportunities, and claim your tax breaks correctly; easy-to-follow instructions give you clear guidance through the maze of worksheets to help you reclaim what is legally yours. Echoing cries of "Can I claim...?", "How do I deduct...?", "Where do I find...?" mean it's tax season again, and America's most trusted tax advisor is here to take away the stress. Find answers, save money, and streamline the filing process. Examine your records for deduction opportunities Identify each and every deduction for which you qualify Learn about new or updated deductions for your 2018 return See what types of income are tax free Claim correctly, with the appropriate forms and evidence Deductions and credits were put in place precisely to help everyday people like yourself keep more of their hard-earned money—but only if you claim them. Instead of mounting an expedition into impenetrable tax code, let an expert do the legwork for you: J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2020 gives you the straightforward, no-nonsense information you need to stop overpaying and keep more of what's yours.




J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2021


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Claim tax deductions and credits with confidence using this complete list of tax relief opportunities It seems that every year your personal tax return gets more and more complicated. What can you claim? What can you deduct? J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2021 offers simple and step-by-step tips on the tax relief available to individual taxpayers just like you. You’ll discover how to take advantage – legally – of every available tax deduction and credit out there. Attorney, expert, and author Barbara Weltman walks you through every single credit and deduction available to you and shows you which forms you need to fill out to claim them. You'll learn: How to review your records for deduction and credit opportunities Keep the right records and receipts in case the IRS comes calling What types of income are tax free Which COVID-19-related tax breaks apply to you The difference between a deduction and a credit, and why it matters Whether you're filling out your first tax return ever or your fifty-first, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2021 will show you easy ways to increase your tax refund and decrease your tax payable on you 2020 return and plan for additional tax savings in 2021.




J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2018


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A complete list of individual tax relief opportunities J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2018 is the complete and thorough guide to reducing your tax burden. By listing every possible deduction and credit available to individual taxpayers, this book can help you achieve substantial savings on your 2017 tax return. Updated and expanded to cover new and changing tax law, this edition also includes an e-supplement covering the latest developments from Congress and the IRS to keep you fully up-to-date. Stop overpaying and gain peace of mind as you find the answers you need for your specific tax situation. Mine your paperwork for write-off opportunities, and claim your tax breaks correctly; easy-to-follow instructions give you clear guidance through the maze of worksheets to help you reclaim what is legally yours. Echoing cries of "Can I claim...?", "How do I deduct...?", "Where do I find...?" mean it's tax season again, and America's most trusted tax advisor is here to take away the stress. Find answers, save money, and streamline the filing process. Examine your records for deduction opportunities Identify each and every deduction for which you qualify Learn about new or updated deductions for your 2017 return See what types of income are tax free Claim correctly, with the appropriate forms and evidence Deductions and credits were put in place precisely to help everyday people like yourself keep more of their hard-earned money—but only if you claim them. Instead of mounting an expedition into impenetrable tax code, let an expert do the legwork for you: J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2018 gives you the straightforward, no-nonsense information you need to stop overpaying and keep more of what's yours.




J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2019


Book Description

A complete list of individual tax relief opportunities J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2019 is the complete and thorough guide to reducing your tax burden. By listing every possible deduction and credit available to individual taxpayers, this book can help you achieve substantial savings on your 2018 tax return. Updated and expanded to cover new and changing tax law, this edition also includes an e-supplement covering the latest developments from Congress and the IRS to keep you fully up-to-date. Stop overpaying and gain peace of mind as you find the answers you need for your specific tax situation. Mine your paperwork for write-off opportunities, and claim your tax breaks correctly; easy-to-follow instructions give you clear guidance through the maze of worksheets to help you reclaim what is legally yours. Echoing cries of "Can I claim...?", "How do I deduct...?", "Where do I find...?" mean it's tax season again, and America's most trusted tax advisor is here to take away the stress. Find answers, save money, and streamline the filing process. Examine your records for deduction opportunities Identify each and every deduction for which you qualify Learn about new or updated deductions for your 2018 return See what types of income are tax free Claim correctly, with the appropriate forms and evidence Deductions and credits were put in place precisely to help everyday people like yourself keep more of their hard-earned money—but only if you claim them. Instead of mounting an expedition into impenetrable tax code, let an expert do the legwork for you: J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2019 gives you the straightforward, no-nonsense information you need to stop overpaying and keep more of what's yours.




J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2023


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The comprehensive handbook for American taxpayers looking for every legal tax deduction and credit No one likes to pay taxes. And everyone hates paying more taxes than they need to. Yet, each year, Americans make billions of dollars in tax overpayments. In J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2023: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible, expert attorney and small business advocate Barbara Weltman delivers a thorough and carefully researched explanation of the constantly changing tax laws as they apply to ordinary, taxpaying Americans. The latest edition of this book has been completely updated to reflect recent legislation, the latest tax court rulings, and IRS guidance, allowing readers to easily refer to relevant deductions and credits in the easy-to-follow guide. You’ll find: Answers to the most frequently asked tax questions about deductions and credits as well as what income is tax free Comprehensive info on every deductible expense, including current dollar limits and record-keeping requirements A free e-supplement that includes the latest developments from the IRS and Congress Perfect for taxpayers and tax preparing professionals, 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2023 continues to be America’s favorite go-to roadmap to claiming what is rightfully yours and keeping more of your hard-earned income.