Barbara Weltman 
J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2009 
Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible

J.K. Lasser?s 1001 Deductions & Tax Breaks 2009 will help you take advantage of every tax break and deduction you may be entitled to. It’s 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.

Table of Content

Introduction.

1. You and Your Family.

2. Medical Expenses.

3. Education Costs.

4. Your Home.

5. Retirement Savings.

6. Charitable Giving.

7. Your Car.

8. Investing.

9. Travel.

10. Entertainment.

11. Real Estate.

12. Borrowing and Interest.

13. Insurance and Catastrophes.

14. Your Job.

15. Your Business.

16. Miscellaneous Items.

Appendix A. Items Adjusted Annually for Inflation.

Appendix B. Checklist of Nondeductible Items.

Index.

About the author

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. She is also an experienced writer and has been featured in many media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, Inc.com, Bloomberg TV, CNN, and CNBC, and is host of her own radio show, Build Your Business. Sign up for her free e-newsletter and daily tips at www.barbaraweltman.com.