Taxes 2009 For Dummies (Taxes for Dummies)
Your plain-English guide to filing your own returns accurately and on timeAre you dreading tax season? Never fear — this bestselling guide takes you through the major tax forms line by line, explaining all the latest filing changes. Financial expert Eric Tyson and tax experts Margaret Munro and David Silverman answer all your tax-preparation questions, offer tax-planning advice, and show you how to legally reduce your taxes!Ready, set, file — assemble the tools you need to prepare your own return, select your filing status, and determine exemptionsTackle the various forms — from 1040EZ to Schedule E, understand how to fill out each form correctly and painlesslyComprehend all the tax law changes — understand child tax benefits, improved Health Savings Accounts, Alternative Minimum Tax changes, small-business perks, mortgage forgiveness debt relief, and moreNegotiate with the IRS — decipher an assessment notice, survive an audit, fix common IRS mistakes, and locate missing refundsClean up your own errors — amend a return, abate penalties or interest, and make the right moves when you can't pay your taxesPraise for Taxes For Dummies"The best of these books for tax novices."— Worth magazine"The most accessible and creative. It's also the best organized."— USA Today"Will make tax preparation less traumatic."— The Wall Street Journal"Sound financial advice you can use throughout the year."— The Seattle TimesOpen the book and find:How to itemize your deductionsHints for keeping good records and staying organizedSmart year-round personal finance and tax adviceQuestions to ask a tax advisorWays to maximize tax software and e-filing optionsHow to file if you're self-employedTax tips for military familiesTips for reducing your taxes and avoiding penalties