The perfect book for the first time, last minute, and first time online filer Completely revised for tax year 2004, Taxes For Dummies 2005 is the only tax guide on the market that walks readers line by line through the most common tax forms, including the dreaded Schedule D. Filled with helpful tips and strategies for getting through the process of filing income tax returns accurately and on time, this book is aimed at individuals who want to do their own taxes without hiring a preparer. Financial expert and bestselling For Dummies author Eric Tyson teams up with tax experts David Silverman and Margaret Munro to answer the most frequently asked tax questions in plain English, taking the mystery and frustration out of the filing process. They also explain the process for tax audits and provide strategies for planning ahead for the 2005 tax season. This easy--to--use guide helps readers understand all the tax law changes for the 2004 tax year. Taxes For Dummies 2005 also includes complete line--by--line analyses that are particularly useful for people using tax preparation software such as TurboTax. In addition, this new edition also includes filing advice for those with special lifestyle needs, such as military families, the self--employed, divorced individuals paying child support, and working students. Eric Tyson is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor, as well as the author of Personal Finance For Dummies (0--7645--2590--5), Investing For Dummies (0--7645--2431--3), and Mutual Funds For Dummies (0--7645--5329--1). David J. Silverman (New York, NY) has more than a quarter--century of experience as an enrolled agent who helps clients with their tax prepartions and can represent them if audited. He is the author of Battling the IRS.
Helps you make the most of credits and deductions
The user-friendly guide that saves you money ?this year and every year
Avoid your annual headache with this straightforward book that demystifies forms, minimizes errors, and answers your most important tax questions. Fully updated for tax-year 2004, this handy, helpful guide covers all the year's tax code changes and offers proven, professional advice on keeping more of what you earn.
Discover how to
- Itemize your deductions
- Negotiate with the IRS
- Fix your own mistakes and IRS mistakes
- Deal with real estate taxes
- Make tax-wise personal finance decisions
- Get answers from your tax advisor