The Ernst & Young Tax Guide 2003
Author: Ernst & Young LLP
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ISBN: 0471227072
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (13 December, 2002)
Sales Rank: 22,869
Average Customer Rating: 4.08 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
TERRIFIC TAX TALK
Tax time won't go away, but this book makes it easier to meet the deadline. This guide is complete, providing information on every aspect of taxes. The chapters are divided in a way that allows the reader to quickly locate the information they desire without having to sift through pages of information not relating to their individual needs. The numerous examples which accompany the clearly written information make it even easier to understand. Locating exactly what the reader seeks is quickened by the highlighted areas and bold typed titles. The sample work sheets, graphs, and tables are wonderful examples and clarify the information even more. We were flood victims in 1997 and the information was extremely helpful on dealing with our loss. Disaster areas are listed city by city, with the dates and the cause of the disaster, eliminating any questions as to what qualified. There are chapters to cover foreign citizens working in the U.S. as well as U.S. citizens working abroad. There is a chapter helping you plan ahead for 1998, explaining in detail changes and things you can do now to help later. There is a chapter, whch hopefully won't be used, explaining and guiding you through an examination by the IRS. The book begins by alerting the user to tax law changes for 1997, and some that are changing in 1998. There are lists of reminders, common errors, and frequently overlooked deductions. These pages are followed by work sheets to get you started. The glossary in the back defines any terms the reader is not familiar with in easy to understand language. The book also contains forms to fit almost all tax needs. This book could guide a novice or be a wonderful resource to the seasoned taxpayer. This is a complete guide, well written, easy to understand and use. It is a great asset.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Almost as good as an accountant
This guide makes it quick and easy to find an answer to your tax question. Information is clear and concise, usually with examples of what qualifies and what doesn't. Often it includes IRS opinion and Tax Court rulings on how the law is interpreted. Contains virtually everything you need to file your own taxes, understand why or why not a deduction is allowed, and two copies of the forms you need. This is NOT a tutorial for someone who has never done their own taxes. In the past five years my 1040 has become more complex. I've bought a rental property, started investing in the market, and working from my home office. This guide is why I can still file my own return.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Not much here that you can't get from IRS publications
Actually, they should call this book Taxes for Retards. I bought it with the hope that it would make doing my taxes a little bit easier this time around. No such luck.Most of the matter covered in the book is of a very elementary nature - that much you can figure out just by reading the IRS publications for the relevant forms.
In most instances, i found that i had to go back to the irs publication whenever i had any doubt - the book only covered everything superficially.
if you had no idea that irs publishes instructions for all forms or are among the esteemed few who think taxes are optional and/or that the slavery deduction is real- this book is for you. for others who have a fairly good idea of what you are doing, save the ** bucks and spend them elsewhere.
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