{"product_id":"9781430263111","title":"Tax Insight: For Tax Year 2013 and Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003e    \u003cem\u003eTax Insight: For Tax Year 2013 and Beyond\u003c\/em\u003e will teach you to take control of life’s biggest expense—taxes. In your lifetime, you will spend more money on taxes than on anything else. Despite that fact, you likely know the current prices of movies and milk but don’t know what your marginal tax rate is. You know where to get the cheapest gallon of gas to save a buck or two, but you don’t give a thought to the tax strategies you should be using right now that would save you thousands. Why? Is it too complicated and confusing? Too unpleasant? In \u003cem\u003eTax Insight\u003c\/em\u003e, tax expert Casey Murdock opens up the world of taxes with amazing clarity and simplicity. As you will discover, you have within reach numerous ways to reduce your taxes. With everyday language and real-life examples, Tax Insight will give you the keys to minimizing your tax burden. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book contains information you need even if you have a tax advisor or use a program like TurboTax. Tax professionals are busy and sometimes too cautious, and programs often miss opportunities for you to save money. It's also for those of all ages and income levels, including business owners. \u003cem\u003eTax Insight\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks down the key components of taxes with ease and simplicity. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a roadmap to paying as little tax as possible. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps you know if you should do it yourself or hire a professional. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhile there are many encyclopedic books on taxes—like \u003cem\u003eJ.K. Lasser’s Your Taxes\u003c\/em\u003e—there aren’t nearly enough that describe the tax code in plain language. Far more than a rehash of impenetrable IRS \"help\" documents, Tax Insights is organized the way most people think and presents ideas in clear, simple language. If you buy this book and take advantage of its advice, you will save money.          What you’ll learnThis book will help you: \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAvoid paying even a penny more in taxes than you should. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAvoid common tax strategies that could actually cost you more than they save. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCapture all of the deductions and credits that you are due. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eKnow whether to file your own return or hire a tax professional. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUtilize the entire year to implement tax-reducing strategies. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the key components of the tax return and how they work together. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePrepare for or survive an audit \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eUse real estate or a small business to reduce your tax bill \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003eTax Insight: For Tax Year 2013 and Beyond\u003c\/em\u003e  is for the frustrated taxpayer—the taxpayer who is frustrated by paying too much, frustrated by the complexity of the tax code, or frustrated because their CPA isn’t proactively helping them pay fewer taxes. \u003cem\u003eTax Insight\u003c\/em\u003e is the perfect book for the person who is looking for a straightforward, simple explanation of the tax-saving strategies that are within reach. In an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand narrative, Tax Insight gives readers a thorough understanding of the tax strategies that apply to them and the information they need to put those strategies to work.       \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Tax Code Demystified  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eKey Components Defined      \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIncome      \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDependents and Filing Status      \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Tax Code Is Rigged     \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEmployment Income      \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRetirement Income      \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eOther Sources of Ordinary Income      \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTax-Free “Unordinary” Income from Non-Investment Sources  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTax-Free Investment Income    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTaxable Investment Income   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDeductions from Investment Income    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEducation Investment Strategies    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRetirement Investment Strategies—The Basics    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRetirement Investment Strategies—Alternatives  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBusiness Taxation   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eBusiness Use of the Home    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTravel Expenses    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMeals, Entertainment, and Gifts    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEmployee Benefits   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEmploying Family Members   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDepreciation \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eReal Estate Losses   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eReal Estate Income and Deductions    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSecond Homes and Vacation Rentals   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eMedical and Dental Expenses   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eYour Residence    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eYour Children    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCharitable Contributions \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eEducation Expenses   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Alternative Minimum Tax   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePenalties and Interest   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDo It Yourself, or Hire a Professional?    \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTax Implications of Health Care Reform \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47128129241328,"sku":"9781430263111","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430263111_p0.jpg?v=1763750493","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430263111","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}