Tax Planning and Preparation Made Easy for the Self-Employed 1996 Book

All the information you need to file quickly, correctly, and take advantage of the tax opportunities that self-employment affordsWritten by two experts, this invaluable guide is specifically geared to meet your needs as part of America's rapidly growing segment of self-employed taxpayers. This book puts complicated tax jargon into everyday language you can understand. You'll find dozens of money-saving tips, along with practical advice for long-term strategic planning; actual, usable tax forms that are often difficult to find; and line-by-line instructions on how to file Schedules C, C-EZ, SE, and Forms 1040ES and 8829. Discover the answers to a myriad of tough questions that can cause problems at tax time, including: When can you safely claim a home office deduction? What kind of records should you keep in case there's an audit? How should you depreciate office equipment? What key considerations are important in choosing a retirement plan? And more!Tax Planning and Preparation Made Easy for the Self-Employed also includes: Usable tax forms Depreciation worksheets Standard meal allowance chart for business travel Property class tablesGREGORY L. DENT is a journalist who specializes in tax issues for the self-employed. JEFFREY E. JOHNSON is an attorney who deals in tax law.Read More