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Basics of Filing (Chap. 1) including: Which form to file – Chap. 1 Filing as Head of Household – Chap. 1 Filing for your children – Chap. 1 Filing for married couples – Chap. 1 What Must You Report as Income? (Chaps. 2–11) including: Fringe Benefits – Chap. 3 Capital gains & losses – Chap. 5 Traditional & Roth IRAs – Chap. 8 Rental Income – Chap. 9 What Deductions Can You Claim? (Chaps. 12–21) including: Moving expenses – Chap. 12 Casualty Loss – Chap. 18 Charitable deductions – Chap. 14 Who is a dependent? – Chap. 21 How Much Tax Do You Owe? (Chaps. 22–27) including: Withholding Allowance – Chap. 26 Your child's tax – Chap. 24 Personal tax credits – Chap. 25 Estimated taxes – Chap. 27 Strategies to Save You Taxes (Chaps. 28–39) including: Tax-free residence sales – Chap. 29 Investing in securities – Chap. 30 Armed forces rules – Chap. 35 Tax credits for education – Chap. 33 Planning Ideas for Your Business (Chaps. 40–45) including: Home office deduction – Chap. 40 Keogh, Simple, or SEP – Chap. 41 Auto expenses – Chap. 43 Self-employment tax – Chap. 45 Now That You're Done (Chaps. 46–48) including: Electronic filing – Chap. 46 Filing extensions – Chap. 46 IRS Audits – Chap. 48 Amended returns – Chap. 47 The Most Trusted Name in Tax For over 60 years, more than 38 million Americans have trusted J.K. Lasser to help them save money at tax time Now with USABLE FORMS ONLINE FREE ONLINE BONUSES AND TAX PREP GUIDANCE FOR ALL YOUR TAX NEEDS COVERS ALL 2005 TAX LAW CHANGES Easy-to-Use Format Explains Complex Tax Laws FILING TIPS and FILING INSTRUCTIONS help you prepare your 2005 return PLANNING REMINDERS highlight year-end tax strategies for 2005 and planning opportunities for 2006 and later years CAUTIONS point out potential pitfalls to avoid and areas where you might expect IRS opposition LAW ALERTS indicate recent changes in the tax law and pending legislation before Congress COURT DECISIONS highlight key rulings from the Tax Court and other federal courts IRS ALERTS highlight key rulings and announcements from the IRS

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The Most Trusted Name in Tax For over 60 years, more than 38 million Americans have trusted J.K. Lasser to help them save money at tax time "The granddaddy of all ‘do-it-yourself’ tax guides." ——Accounting Today "Rated #1. . . Winner and still champion . . . The best balance of thoroughness, organization, and usability." ——Smart Money Benefit from These New Tax Law Changes for 2003! Larger tax credits for families Lower income tax rates Lower tax rates for dividends Increased expensing and bonus depreciation for business owners Lower capital gain rates Save Money by Taking Advantage of These Tax Laws! Home office deductions Special capital gains rates Roth IRAs Tuition tax credits Family gift and estate tax savings plans IRA deductions Tax-free home sales Medical expense deductions Filing options for married couples Education savings plans Easy-to-Use Format Explains Complex Tax Laws FILING TIPS and FILING INSTRUCTIONS help you prepare your 2003 return PLANNING REMINDERS highlight year-end tax strategies for 2003 and planning opportunities for 2004 and later years CAUTIONS point out potential pitfalls to avoid and areas where you might expect IRS opposition LAW ALERTS indicate recent changes in the tax law and pending legislation before Congress COURT DECISIONS highlight key rulings from the Tax Court and other federal courts IRS ALERTS highlight key rulings and announcements from the IRS