Tax Guide 2018 For Individuals

"Everything you need to prepare your 2017 tax return"--Cover.

Most tax rates have been reduced. The 2018 tax rates are 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35%, and 37%. Standard deduction amount increased. For 2018, the standard deduction amount has been increased for all filers. The amounts are: ? Single or Married filing separately?$ 12,000. ? Married filing jointly or Qualifying widow(er)?$24,000. ? Head of household?$18,000. See chapter 21. Personal exemption suspended. For 2018, you can't claim a personal exemption for yourself, your spouse, or your dependents. See chapter 3. Increased child tax credit and additional child tax credit. For 2018, the maximum child tax credit has increased to $2,000 per qualifying child, of which $1,400 can be claimed for the additional child tax credit. In addition, the modified adjusted gross income threshold at which the credit begins to phase out has increased to $200,000 ($400,000 if married filing jointly). See chapter 33.

This publication, also known as Publication 17, covers the general rules for filing a 2018 federal income tax return. It supplements the information contained in your tax form instruction booklet. It explains the tax law to make sure you pay only the tax you owe and no more. This is a low-cost print edition of a document available online.

The Daily Telegraph Tax Guide contains everything you need to know about completing a self-assessment tax return for 2017/18. This is the only credible and practical guide on the market to this perennial, time-intensive and often stressful demand on any taxpayer. Whether self-employed, part-time, retired or unemployed, this invaluable book is the ultimate resource that can help ensure that you are as tax efficient as possible, offering practical advice, timetables and examples that aim to simplify what many people view as a complex and challenging procedure. Taking into account all of the changes for 2017/2018, this will ensure you get your tax return completed on time and in an efficient manner, saving you money down the line and avoiding a whole lot of worries. With an extensive range of top tips for saving on all types of tax, The Daily Telegraph Tax Guide is the essential guide to completing your 2017/2018 tax return.

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