J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2023: For Preparing Your 2022 Tax Return

The newest entry in America’s #1 all-time, best-selling personal tax guide
J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2023: For Preparing Your 2022 Tax Return offers hands-on and practical advice for everyday people getting ready to file their taxes for the 2022 calendar year. You’ll find info about the latest changes to the 2022 tax code, worksheets and forms you can use to file your taxes, and the most current advice on how to maximize your credits and deductions.
You’ll learn how to legally keep as much money in your pocket as possible while you minimize how much Uncle Sam takes off the top. In the latest edition of this widely read and celebrated series, you’ll find: Special features that guide you through recent Tax Court decisions and IRS rulings that govern how your deductions and credits work Tips and tricks on how to properly file your taxes and clever (but completely legal!) tax planning strategies that help save you money New information about the latest legislation from Congress and how it impacts your taxes
Trusted by Americans everywhere for over 75 years, J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2023 is the perfect book for anyone looking for the latest and most up-to-date personal tax info to help walk them through their next tax return.
From the Back Cover
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. 12–20) including:
Standard deduction – Chap. 13
Charitable deductions – Chap. 14
State & local taxes – Chap. 16
Casualty loss – Chap. 18
How Much Tax Do You Owe? (Chaps. 21–28) including:
The AMT – Chap. 23
Your child’s tax – Chap. 24
Personal tax credits – Chap. 25
Estimated taxes – Chap. 27
Strategies to Save You Taxes (Chaps. 29–39) including:
Tax-free residence sales – Chap. 29
Investing in securities – Chap. 30
Tax credits for education – Chap. 33
Armed forces rules – Chap. 35
Planning Ideas for Your Business (Chaps. 40–45) including:
QBI deduction – Chap. 40
Home office deduction – Chap. 40
Keogh, Simple, or SEP – Chap. 41
Auto expenses – Chap. 43
Now That You’re Done (Chaps. 46–48) including:
Handling Identity Theft – Chap. 46
Filing extensions – Chap. 46
Amended returns – Chap. 47
IRS Audits – Chap. 48
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Easy-to-Use Format
Explains Complex Tax Laws
FILING TIPS and FILING INSTRUCTIONS help you prepare your 2022 return
PLANNING REMINDERS highlight year-end tax strategies for 2022 and planning opportunities for 2023 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