A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions on your 2011 tax return Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year?s tax laws, J.K. Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2012 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. Discusses deductions and tax breaks with regard to your family, home, car, job, investments, retirement, medical expenses, 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 2011 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 2012 Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K. Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2012 is a book every taxpayer should own.

A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions onyour 2011 tax returnCompletely revised to reflect important changes in this year?stax laws, J.K. Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks2012 will help you take advantage of every tax break anddeduction that you may be entitled to. This comprehensive guide isclearly organized by subject matter so you can easily findsituations that may apply to you.Each tax benefit is also clearly explained?along with theeligibility requirements for claiming the benefit?while planningtips and common pitfalls associated with the benefit in questionare discussed in detail. New tax law alerts are also includedthroughout the book, so you can make the most informed decisionspossible.* Discusses deductions and tax breaks with regard to your familyhome, car, job, investments, retirement, medical expensescharitable giving, health coverage, and much more* Packed with hundreds of updated examples, practical advice, andreal-world examples* Explains tax changes that are set to apply after 2011 that mayaffect your planning decisions* Includes a free online supplement at JKLasser.com, whichcontains up-to-the-minute tax law changes* Other titles by Barbara Weltman: J.K. Lasser?s SmallBusiness Taxes 2012Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, J.K.Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2012 is a book everytaxpayer should own.

Introduction v1. You and Your Family 12. Medical Expenses 283. Education Costs 664. Your Home 1005. Retirement Savings 1406. Charitable Giving 1717. Your Car 1978. Investing 2159. Travel 25110. Entertainment 27211. Real Estate 29012. Borrowing and Interest 31313. Insurance and Catastrophes 32414. Your Job 34215. Your Business 37316. Miscellaneous Items 404Appendix A. Items Adjusted Annually for Inflation 429Appendix B. Checklist of Tax-Free Items 432Appendix C. Checklist of Nondeductible Items 436Index 441