Tax season doesn’t just have to be about paying Uncle Sam his due. Sure, giving up your hard-earned dollars hurts, but you can turn lemons into lemonade by turning knowledge into immediate and long-term tax savings. What’s more, wising up about your tax situation can only increase your financial savvy and bolster your future fiscal health. 
Combining tax-preparation and tax-planning advice, Taxes 2007 For Dummies is the latest offering in the highly praised Taxes For Dummies series. This easy and fun guide (yes, a fun tax guide) walks you line-by-line through the most common forms, with analysis especially relevant for TurboTax and other tax software users. Fully updated for 2006, including Alternative Minimum Tax relief and Roth IRA conversions, this handy resource covers critical tax code changes and provides new tips for money-saving end-of-year tax moves. You’ll find out how to: <ul>
<li>Itemize your deductions</li> <li>Negotiate with the IRS</li> <li>Take advantage of tax credits to reduce what you owe</li> <li>Make tax-wise personal finance decisions</li> <li>Avoid common mistakes before you file</li> <li>Audit-proof your tax return</li> <li>Fill out the dreaded Schedule D</li> </ul>
Packed with standout tips, tax cut opportunities, warnings, reminders, and sidebars, Taxes 2007 For Dummies is a clear road map to doing your taxes in 2007—and to wisely planning your future finances for years ahead.

Taxes 2007 For Dummies (TAXES FOR DUMMIES)

Business & Money

Tyson, Eric

Silverman, David J.

Munro, Margaret A.

Economics

For Dummies

There’s no question: The cost of college continues to soar, even when the rest of the economy stagnates, and this reality is not likely to change any time soon. Fortunately, everyone, including you, the various governments (federal and state), and the colleges themselves, are in on this secret, so everyone can plan and plot, well in advance of that eventual first day of your child’s freshman year, ways to get that child there, and ways to help you pay the bills when they happen. Consider this book to be your accomplice. 
529 &amp; Other College Savings Plans For Dummies is simply a way to find a reasonable solution to a seemingly unreasonable problem: saving for future college costs in the sanest, least stressful way possible for you. In keeping with the theme of stress reduction, you can use this book in a variety of ways: <ul>
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As a reference: It’s all here: the ins, the outs, the do’s, and the don’ts. The world of college savings is one of very specific rules, and they’re here, in all their glory, and they’re all explained.</li> <li>
As an advisor: It’s a case of the very good savings techniques, the merely okay savings techniques, and the truly ugly techniques (which you really want to avoid), and this book highlights them all.</li> <li>
As a little light reading: Amazingly enough, the topic of money can be mildly amusing, and college savings is no exception. Read this with an eye towards the absurd, and you won’t go far wrong.</li> </ul>
This down-to-earth book is designed to explain the strategies that are out there to help you save, save, save. There’s no doubt that the bill will be large; there’s also no question that, with planning, strategy, and purpose, you can achieve your goal. To help you get there, this book covers all these vital topics, and more: <ul>
<li>Evaluating all your resources</li> <li>Understanding the basics of Section 529 plans</li> <li>Working around the 529 shortcomings</li> <li>Contributing to Coverdell accounts</li> <li>Choosing savings bonds that work</li> <li>Looking at your investment options</li> <li>Searching for scholarships, fellowships, and grants</li> <li>Tapping into your Roth IRA</li> <li>Financial Aid 101</li> </ul>
In this one-size-fits-all world, the powers that be have recognized that all people don’t save money the same way. Some save more, some save less, some can live with risk, and others can’t tolerate any risk. Clearly, no two are alike, but you’re all savers, either present or potential. Numerous options exist that make saving possible and desirable for everyone. 529 &amp; Other College Savings Plans For Dummies is here to tell you that it is possible to understand the costs associated with college, both right now and in the future, and then find ways to pay for those costs.

529 & Other College Savings Plans for Dummies

Taxes For Dummies 2005 cuts that down to size and helps you discover how the tax system works and how to legally make it work for you. Legally is a key word. Written by Eric Tyson, MBA, financial counselor, syndicated columnist, and bestselling author, and David J. Silverman, EA, tax advisor, it shows you how, through careful planning, you can minimize your taxes and still sleep at night. Organized and indexed so you can find what you need and ignore the rest, there is practical information about: <ul>
<li>Recent changes even experienced filers need to know about</li> <li>Tax return preparation—using resources, software, digital filing, and/or getting professional help</li> <li>Graduating from the shoebox system to organized recordkeeping</li> <li>The basics—filing status, exemptions, when to file, and more</li> <li>The most common forms and schedules, including 1040EZ, 1040A, 1040, and Schedules A, B, C, D, E, and F (explained step-by-step and line-by-line)</li> <li>Income and adjustments to it</li> <li>Estimated taxes</li> </ul>
That’s the information most people desperately need on April 14th. But the most valuable information is on tax planning—not tax filing. No matter what bracket you’re in, this is the part you shouldn’t ignore. It includes guidelines and advice on: <ul>
<li>Reducing taxes with retirement planning</li> <li>Small business tax planning</li> <li>Investment and taxes, including some types of tax-favored investments to avoid</li> <li>Real estate taxes, including information on buying a home, getting a mortgage, and selling a home</li> <li>Kids and taxes, including a caution about education savings accounts</li> <li>Estate planning (after all, with your new tax expertise, you may someday have an estate)</li> </ul>
Just in case, there’s also information on correcting mistakes (yours or the IRS’s) and avoiding or surviving the dreaded audit. With Taxes for Dummies 2005, you’re prepared. It’s one of the least-taxing ways to get the information you need to file and to minimize your taxes.

Taxes 2005 For Dummies (TAXES FOR DUMMIES)

Silverman EA, David J.

Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies

Estate and Trust Administration For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119543879) was previously published as Estate and Trust Administration For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118412251). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Your plain-English guide to administering an estate and/or trust As more and more of the population reach senior ages―including baby boomers, many of whom do not have wills―an increasing number of people are being thrust into the role of executor, administrator, personal representative of an estate, or trustee of a trust after the death of a loved one. This updated edition of Estate &amp; Trust Administration For Dummies guides you through the confusing process of administering an estate and/or trust. Settling an estate and administering a trust can be complicated, messy, and time-consuming for individuals named as executor or trustee, most of whom have no previous experience with such matters. Estate &amp; Trust Administration For Dummies shows you how to make sound decisions for your unique circumstances. <ul>
<li>Guides you through the confusing process of administering an estate and/or trust</li> <li>Provides expert advice on unfamiliar estate and trust tax law</li> <li>Gives you a practical checklist to follow for all of your estate and trust administration questions and concerns</li> </ul>
Whether you're looking for guidance on how to navigate the probate process and estate taxes, settle debts and bequests, fund a trust, comply with tax regulations, or anything in between, this hands-on, friendly guide takes away the mystery and provides detailed answers to all of your estate and trust administration questions.

Murphy, Kathryn A.

Administrative Law

Don’t let money get in the way of your kids’ best education 
529 & Education Savings Plans For Dummies helps you sort through the vast amount of information about education savings accounts and choose the plans that are best for you and your family. A college or private K-12 education is generally parents’ single largest expense for their children. 529 plans and 530 plans (Coverdell accounts) are relatively solid investment vehicles that can make saving for college much easier, providing tax advantages that other types of investments can’t match. Education savings can be part of your overall wealth accumulation strategy, and this book can show you which plans are right for you, help you decide when to start saving, and guide you through determining how much to save per year in order to meet your goals―and help your kids meet theirs. Learn about the different types of tax-sheltered and tax-advantaged ways to save for education Create a saving and investment strategy that makes sense for your family Demystify the 529 and 530 plan rules and maximize your tax advantage Help set your kids on the path to success and to their college of choice 
This is the perfect Dummies guide for parents or family members who want to begin saving for a college or K-12 education and who may want to supplement their current savings with tax-sheltered, education-specific accounts, or tax-advantaged investment accounts that may be used for education funding.

529 & Education Savings Plans For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

Investing

Cut your tax bill down to size with year-round tips and tricks Taxes For Dummies is the antidote to the annual headache that is the U.S. tax system. This book paves the way for you to file a return that maximizes all the deductions and credits available to you. It also provides insight on making smart financial decisions that help minimize your tax burden. Need to correct or revise a return? You'll find all the information you need to do it right this time. And, of course the A-word is covered--learn what to do if the IRS shows up on your doorstep to audit your return. This new edition provides updates on the latest changes to the U.S. tax system, so you can sail through this year's tax season, headache free. <ul> <li>Prepare your yearly tax return with confidence</li> <li>Apply sound strategies to reduce your tax bill</li> <li>Discover year-round ways to keep more of your earnings</li> <li>Create a tax-savvy financial plan, with or without the help of an advisor</li> </ul> With Taxes For Dummies, anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the U.S. tax filing system can learn what they need to save money and manage taxes throughout the year.

Taxes For Dummies: 2024 Edition

Personal Finance

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Taxes 2007 For Dummies (TAXES FOR DUMMIES)

529 & Other College Savings Plans for Dummies

Taxes 2005 For Dummies (TAXES FOR DUMMIES)

Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies

Estate & Trust Administration For Dummies

529 & Education Savings Plans For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance))

Taxes For Dummies: 2024 Edition