J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2010: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible » (Original)

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A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions on your 2009 tax return

Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws (including the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2010 will help you take advantage of every tax break and deduction 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. New tax law alerts are also included throughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisions possible.

With this book as your guide, you'll find deductions and tax breaks with regard to:

• You and your family

• Your home and car

• Your job or business

• Your investments and retirement savings

• Medical and dental expenses

• Health savings accounts

• Education costs

• Your charitable giving

• Casualty and theft losses

Packed with hundreds of updated deductions and credits, practical advice, and real-world examples, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2010 is a book every taxpayer should own.

Don't forget to view the free online supplement to this book at JKLasser.com for up-to-the-minute tax law changes.

Introduction vii

1 You and Your Family 1

2 Medical Expenses 29

3 Education Costs 66

4 Your Home 100

5 Retirement Savings 139

6 Charitable Giving 171

7 Your Car 197

8 Investing 217

9 Travel 253

10 Entertainment 273

11 Real Estate 290

12 Borrowing and Interest 314

13 Insurance and Catastrophes 325

14 Your Job 341

15 Your Business 374

16 Miscellaneous Items 406

Appendix A items Adjusted Annualy for Inflation 431

Appendix B Checklist of Tax-Free Items 434

Appendix C Checlist of Nondeductible Items 438

Index 443