J.K. Lassers 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2014: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible

A straightforward guide to taking tax breaks and deductions on your 2013 tax return Completely revised to reflect important changes in recent tax laws (including the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act), J.K. Lasser's 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2014 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. 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 2014 is a book every taxpayer should own. Don't forget to view the free online supplement to this book at JKLasser.com for late tax changes made by Congress and other up-to-the-minute developments.

Introduction v 1. You and Your Family 1 2. Medical Expenses 28 3. Education Costs 66 4. Your Home 100 5. Retirement Savings 138 6. Charitable Giving 169 7. Your Car 196 8. Investing 213 9. Travel 250 10. Entertainment 271 11. Real Estate 289 12. Borrowing and Interest 312 13. Insurance and Catastrophes 324 14. Your Job 342 15. Your Business 372 16. Miscellaneous Items 400 Appendix A. Items Adjusted Annually for Inflation 425 Appendix B. Checklist of Tax–Free Items 428 Appendix C. Checklist of Nondeductible Items 432 Index 437

Barbara Weltman is an attorney and a nationally recognized expert in taxation for small businesses, as well as the author of many top-selling books on taxes and finance, including J.K. Lasser's Small Business Taxes. She is also the publisher of Idea of the Day ®, a guest columnist for WSJ.com and U.S. News & World Report, is quoted regularly in major publications (including the N ew York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and Money magazine), and hosts Build Your Business radio. Visit her at www.barbaraweltman.com.