J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2010: For Preparing Your 2009 Tax Return
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J.K. Lasser's Celebrating Over 70 Years of Saving You MoneyYour Income Tax 2010For Preparing Your 2009 Tax Return#1 Bestseller"Rated #1 . . . Excellent." —USA TodayGet your FREE J.K. Lasser Tax Supplement only available at JKLasser.comGo to JKLasser.com for the latest tax news, helpful commentary on today's economy, usable forms and links to the IRS, tax calculators, and more!Over 39 Million Copies SoldJ.K. Lasser'sThe Most Trusted Name in Tax For over 70 years, more than 39 million Americans have trusted J.K. Lasser to help them save money at tax timeJ.K. Lasser can save you more money!Visit www.jklasser.com today for:365-day-a-year tax adviceTax planning strategies, whether you are ready to retire, buying a home, getting married, or planning your estateInteractive forms and toolsFree tax supplementAdded Bonus: sign-up for Free monthly e-mail tax updatesEasy-to-Use Format Explains Complex Tax LawsFiling Tips And Filing Instructions help you prepare your 2009 returnPlanning Reminders highlight year-end tax strategies for 2009 and planning opportunities for 2010 and later yearsCautions point out potential pitfalls toavoid and areas where you might expectIRS oppositionLaw Alerts indicate recent changes in the tax law and pending legislation before CongressCourt Decisions highlight key rulings from the Tax Court and other federal courtsIrs Alerts highlight key rulings andannouncements from the IRSBasics of Filing (Chap. 1) including:Which form to file – Chap. 1 Filing for your children – Chap. 1 Filing as Head of Household – Chap. 1Filing for married couples – Chap. 1What Must You Report as Income? (Chaps. 2–11)including:Fringe Benefits – Chap. 3 Traditional & Roth IRAs – Chap. 8Capital gains & losses – Chap. 5Rental Income – Chap. 9What Deductions Can You Claim? (Chaps. 12–21)including:Moving expenses – Chap. 12 Charitable deductions – Chap. 14Casualty Loss – Chap. 18Who is a dependent? – Chap. 21How Much Tax Do You Owe? (Chaps. 22–27)including:The AMT – Chap. 23 Personal tax credits – Chap. 25Your child's tax – Chap. 24Estimated taxes – Chap. 27Strategies to Save You Taxes (Chaps. 28–39) including:Tax-free residence sales – Chap. 29 Armed forces rules – Chap. 35Investing in securities – Chap. 30Planning Ideas for Your Business (Chaps. 40–45)including:Home office deduction – Chap. 40 Auto expenses – Chap. 43Keogh, Simple, or SEP – Chap. 41Self-employment tax – Chap. 45Tax credits for education – Chap. 33Now That You're Done (Chaps. 46–49) including:Electronic filing – Chap. 46 IRS Audits – Chap. 48Filing extensions – Chap. 46Amended returns – Chap. 47
What’s New for 2009. Key Tax Numbers for 2009. PART 1 FILING BASICS. Do You Have To File a 2009 Tax Return? Filing Tests for Dependents: 2009 Returns. Where To File. Key to Service Center Map. Filing Deadlines (on or Before). Choosing Which Tax Form to File. 1 Filing Status. PART 2 REPORTING YOUR INCOME. 2 Wages, Salary, and Other Compensation. 3 Fringe Benefits. 4 Dividend and Interest Income. 5 Reporting Property Sales. 6 Tax-Free Exchanges of Property. 7 Retirement and Annuity Income. 8 IRAs. 9 Income From Rents and Royalties. 10 Loss Restrictions: Passive Activities and At-Risk Limits. 11 Other Income. PART 3 CLAIMING DEDUCTIONS. 12 Deductions Allowed in Figuring Adjusted Gross Income. 13 Claiming the Standard Deduction or Itemized Deductions. 14 Charitable Contribution Deductions. 15 Itemized Deduction for Interest Expenses. 16 Deductions for Taxes. 17 Medical and Dental Expense Deductions. 18 Casualty and Theft Losses and Involuntary Conversions. 19 Deducting Job Costs and Other Miscellaneous Expenses. 20 Travel and Entertainment Expense Deductions. 21 Personal Exemptions. PART 4 PERSONAL TAX COMPUTATIONS. 22 Figuring Your Regular Income Tax Liability. 23 Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). 24 Computing the “Kiddie Tax” on Your Child’s Investment Income. 25 Personal Tax Credits Reduce Your Tax Liability. 26 Tax Withholdings. 27 Estimated Tax Payments. PART 5 TAX PLANNING. 28 Tax Planning Overview. 29 Tax Savings for Residence Sales. 30 Tax Rules for Investors in Securities. 30 Tax Savings for Investors in Real Estate. 32 Tax Rules for Investors in Mutual Funds. 33 Educational Tax Benefits. 34 Special Tax Rules for Senior Citizens. 35 Members of the Armed Forces. 36 How To Treat Foreign Earned Income. 37 Planning Alimony and Marital Settlements. 38 Household Employment Taxes (“Nanny Tax”). 39 Gift and Estate Tax Planning. PART 6 BUSINESS TAX PLANNING. 40 Income or Loss From Your Business or Profession. 41 Retirement and Medical Plans for Self-Employed. 42 Claiming Depreciation Deductions. 43 Deducting Car and Truck Expenses. 44 Sales of Business Property. 45 Figuring Self-Employment Tax. PART 7 FILING YOUR RETURN AND WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU FILE. 46 Filing Your Return . 47 Filing Refund Claims, and Amended Returns. 48 If the IRS Examines Your Return. PART 8 SAMPLE 2009 TAX FORMS AND TABLES. Glossary. Index.
