J.K. Lasser's 1001 deductions and tax breaks 2013 : your complete guide to everything deductible / Barbara Weltman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weltman, Barbara, 1950-

Series:

J.K. Lasser

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Income tax deductions--United States--Popular works.

Income tax deductions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (466 p.)

Edition:

10th ed.

Other Title:

1001 deductions and tax breaks

One thousand one dedections and tax breaks

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, 2013.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions on your 2012 taxreturn Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K.Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2013 will help you take advantage of everytax break and deduction that you may be entitled to. This comprehensive guide isclearly organized by subject matter so you can easily find situations that may applyto you. Each tax benefit is also clearly explained-along with the eligibility requirementsfor claiming the benefit-while planning tips and common pitfalls associated with thebene

Contents:

1001 DEDUCTIONS AND TAX BREAKS 2013 : Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible; Contents; Introduction; Tax-Favored Items; Limits on Qualifying for Tax-Favored Items; Standard Deduction versus Itemized Deductions; Impact of Deductions on Your Chances of Being Audited; How to Use This Book; CHAPTER 1 You and Your Family; Personal Exemption; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tip; Pitfall; Where to Claim the Personal Exemption; Dependency Exemption; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tips; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Dependency Exemption; Child Tax Credit; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tip; Pitfall

Where to Claim the CreditEarned Income Credit; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tips; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Earned Income Credit; Dependent Care Expenses; Benefit; Conditions for the Tax Credit; Conditions for the Exclusion; Planning Tip; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Tax Credit or Exclusion; Adoption Costs; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tips; Pitfall; Where to Claim the Adoption Credit or Exclusion; Foster Care; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tip; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Exclusion; Child Support; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tip; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Exclusion; Alimony

BenefitConditions; Planning Tip; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Deduction; CHAPTER 2 Medical Expenses; Itemized Medical Expenses; Benefit; Conditions; Examples of Deductible Medical Expenses; Planning Tips; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Deduction for Medical Expenses; Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tips; Pitfall; Where to Claim the Self-Employed Health Insurance Deduction; Health Insurance Credit for Eligible Recipients; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tips; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Credit; Long-Term Care Coverage; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tips

PitfallWhere to Claim the Deduction and/or Exclusion; Flexible Spending Arrangements for Health Care; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tips; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Benefit; Health Reimbursement Arrangements; Benefit; Condition; Planning Tips; Pitfall; Where to Claim the Benefit; Health Savings Accounts; Benefit; Conditions; Tax-Free Withdrawals; Examples of Screening Services Treated as Medical Expenses for HSAs; Planning Tips; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Benefits; Archer Medical Savings Accounts; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tips; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Benefits; COBRA Coverage

BenefitsConditions for Coverage; Planning Tips; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Deduction for COBRA Payments; Medicare; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tips; Pitfalls; Where to Claim the Deduction; Continuing Care Facilities and Nursing Homes; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tip; Pitfall; Where to Claim the Benefit; Accelerated Death Benefits; Benefit; Conditions; Planning Tip; Pitfall; Where to Claim the Benefit; Decedent's Final Illness; Benefit; Condition; Planning Tip; Pitfall; Where to Claim the Benefit; Medical Insurance Rebates; Benefit; Where to Report the Rebate; CHAPTER 3 Education Costs

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Notes:

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781283715003

1283715007

9781118420126

1118420128

OCLC:

817926507