All the information you need to file quickly, correctly, and take advantage of the tax opportunities that self-employment affords Written by two experts, this invaluable guide is specifically geared to meet your needs as part of America2s rapidly growing segment of self-employed taxpayers. This book puts complicated tax jargon into everyday language you can understand. You2ll 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 there2s 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 tables
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471114936
ISBN-13
9780471114932
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1116525
Product Key Features
Book Title
Tax Planning and Preparation Made Easy for the Self-Employed 1996
Author
Jeffrey E. Johnson, Gregory L. Dent
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Taxation / Corporate, Personal Finance / Taxation, Taxation / General
Publication Year
1995
Genre
Business & Economics
Number of Pages
205 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.9in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
8.4in
Item Weight
14.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Kf6297.Z9d46 1996
Table of Content
RULES AND OPTIONS. Are You Really Self-Employed? Depreciation: The Adjustable Deduction. The Home Office. On the Road: Transportation and Travel Costs. Business Expenses. Health and Retirement Deductions. Key to the Vault: Keeping Good Records. Tax-Year Shuffle: Timing and Planning. FILLING IN THE FORMS. Form 4562, Depreciation and Amortization. Form 8829, Expenses for Business Use of Your Home. Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Business. Schedule C-EZ, Net Profit from Business. Schedule SE, Self-Employment Tax. Appendices. Index.