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Now that the holidays are almost over, my thoughts are beginning to turn towards two things. One is goals for the upcoming year, the other is TAXES! I know no one likes to think about taxes, but don't let it get you down or cause you to fear. I’ve been doing my own taxes for a number of years now. I use one of the leading software packages. The directions are easy to follow and doing it myself has significant cost savings compared to having someone else prepare my taxes. Also in the months prior to filing I like to read up on the latest tax deductions and other changes. My favorite tax info book this year is J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2010: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible. Another is J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2011: For Preparing Your 2010 Tax Return. The book on deductions is comprehensive and to the point. By using the deduction book in the past, I’ve found many deductions that I didn’t know about. Here’s info for both books:


J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2010: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible
A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions
Completely revised to reflect important changes in this year's tax laws, J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2011 will help you take advantage of every tax break and deduction 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, education, charitable giving, health coverage, and much more
• Packed with hundreds of updated examples, practical advice, and real-world examples
• Online supplement to update developments
• Other titles by Weltman: J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes 2011 and J.K. Lasser's New Tax Laws Simplified 2011

J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2011 is a book every taxpayer should own.



J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2011: For Preparing Your 2010 Tax Return
America's number one bestselling and most trusted tax guide offers the best balance of thoroughness, organization, and usability
For over half a century, more than 39 million Americans have turned to J.K. Lasser for easy-to-follow, expert advice and guidance on planning and filing their taxes. Written by a team of tax specialists, J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2011 includes all the outstanding features that have made this book the nation's all-time top-selling tax guide.
As an added value, you can gain direct access to dozens of bonuses through jklasser.com, including links to the latest tax forms from the IRS, up-to-the-minute tax law changes, small business help, and much more. The book of choice for today's serious taxpayer Your Income Tax 2011 contains
• Over 2,500 easy-to-use tax planning tips and strategies
• Easy-to-understand coverage of the year's tax law changes
• Filing tips and instructions to help you prepare your 2010 return
• Quick reference section that highlights what's new for 2010
• Quick topic index to help pinpoint the biggest money-saving deductions
• Advice for customers whose use software or CPAs to file their taxes
Filled with expert advice and guidance, J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2011 will help you plan and file your 2010 tax return in the most efficient way possible.

Another great thing about these books is that you should be able to find them at your local library. There’s also a version just for Small Businesses.

So although no one likes to think about tax time, get a jump on it this year and check out these books.

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