What The Irs Doesn T Want You To Know

With tax laws constantly changing and existing regulations hidden in volumes of tax code, nothing related to taxes is easy to figure out. Businesses and individuals in every income bracket need expert advice that cuts through the IRS bureaucracy and shows them how to work within the system. In What the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know: A CPA Reveals the Tricks of the Trade, tax expert Martin S. Kaplan reveals critical strategies that the best CPAs use for their clients to file shrewd, legal, money-saving returns. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this book will help you answer such questions as: * How can you approach the "new" IRS to maximize your tax return success? * What are the latest IRS weapons? * What are the biggest taxpayer misconceptions? * What are the most commonly overlooked credits and deductions? * How will new tax legislation affect you? * How can outdated IRS technology benefit you? * What forms should you never fill out? From deciphering the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003 to understanding the personality of the IRS, What the IRS Doesn't Want You to Know will help you shape your tax strategies and stay on top of your current financial situation.

Completely updated, this national bestseller is packed with hundreds of insider tips on how to beat the IRS at its own game. Kaplan, a CPA with 30 years' experience, explains how the IRS really works--and how ordinary citizens can find and take advantage of tax loopholes. Charts, graphs & sample tax forms.

Completely updated for 1999, this national bestseller is packed with hundreds of insider secrets on how to beat the IRS at its own game. This guide shows how to work within the system to save money, prevent audits, take advantage of loopholes, and avoid being an IRS target. Charts, graphs, sample tax forms.

Taxpayer champion and enrolled agent Bonnie Lee puts the IRS under the microscope and uncovers proven methods, and surprisingly simple strategies to minimize your taxable income, maximize deductions, and, ultimately—add thousands back to your business’ bottom line! Do you owe an insurmountable sum to the IRS? Pay pennies on the dollar. Secret formula the IRS uses to determine an acceptable offer is revealed—Page 246 Save tax dollars simply by reorganizing your workspace—Page 17 Stuff tax dollars back into your pocket by fixing errors on your balance sheet—Page 50 Eat tax-free! Some meal expenses are 100 % deductible. Find out what qualifies—Page 56 Got a great hobby you’re turning into a bona fide business? Deduct the losses by following these guidelines—Page 99 Is your home office a red flag?—Page 107 You inherited Grandma’s house. Do you have to pay taxes on it?—Page 121 Can you write off your clothing?—Page 133 Under IRS audit? Learn “audit speak” to deal effectively with the IRS—Page 215

"Tax Breaks They Don't Want You To Know About" is an exceptionally valuable resource for anyone required to file state and federal income taxes in the United States. Whether filing personal or business returns - there are hidden tax breaks you are missing out on - which could be saving you thousands of dollars every year. Author Carolyn Carter brings over fifteen years experience guiding clients through the process of preparing and filing income tax returns. In clear and easy to understand language, Carter points out tax breaks taxpayers are not aware of as well as crucial steps every taxpayer should take in order to save big money on state and federal income taxes. The author Carolyn Carter is an Income Tax Accountant and Certified Paralegal, who resides in Indiana.

What kind of tax is the so-called income tax? What is actually being taxed? If you respond to either of these questions with the claim, "Why, it's an income tax," then you need to read this book. The Constitution allows only two types of taxes to be levied inside our borders. If you ask the IRS what type of tax this is, you will almost NEVER get an answer. Why? Because the type of tax is incredibly important and the IRS knows this. You should know it, too, because the type of tax limits who and what can be taxed and how it can be collected.And I can promise you, things are not as they seem.