US Taxes 2006 for Dummies (For Dummies S.) (Paperback)

The perfect tax guide for the first–time or last–minute filer

Completely revised for the 2005 tax year, Taxes 2006 For Dummies is the only tax guide on the market that walks readers through the most common tax forms line by line, including the dreaded Schedule D. Filled with helpful tips and strategies for getting through the process of filing income tax returns accurately and on time, this book is aimed at individuals who want to do their own taxes without hiring a preparer. Financial expert and bestselling For Dummies author Eric Tyson teams up with tax experts Margaret Munro and David Silverman to answer the most frequently asked tax questions in plain English, taking the mystery and frustration out of the filing process. They also explain the process for tax audits and provide strategies for planning ahead for the 2006 tax season. This easy–to–use guide helps readers understand all the tax law changes for the 2005 tax year. Taxes 2006 For Dummies also includes complete line–by–line analyses that are particularly useful for people using tax preparation software such as TurboTax. In addition, this new edition includes filing advice for those with special lifestyle needs, such as military families, the self–employed, divorced individuals paying child support, and working students.

Eric Tyson is a nationally recognized personal finance counselor, as well as the author of Personal Finance For Dummies (0–7645–2590–5), Investing For Dummies (0–7645–9912–7), and Mutual Funds For Dummies (0–7645–7191–5). Margaret A. Munro (Montpelier, VT) is a tax consultant/advisor and a writer, an enrolled agent, author of 529 and Other College Savings Plans For Dummies (0–7645–3747–4), and a lecturer with more than a quarter–century of experience in finance and taxation. David J. Silverman (New York, NY) has more than a quarter–century of experience as an enrolled agent, helping clients with their tax preparations and representing them for tax audits. He is also the author of Battling the IRS.

From the Back Cover
Helps you avoid common mistakes — before you file

The fun and friendly guide to saving on taxes this and every year

Avoid tax headaches with the book that demystifies forms, minimizes errors, and answers your most important tax questions. Fully updated for 2005, including information directed to military families and hurricane victims, this handy, helpful guide covers critical tax code changes and offers reliable advice on keeping more of what you earn.

Discover how to

• Itemize your deductions
• Negotiate with the IRS
• Take advantage of tax credits to reduce what you owe
• Deal with real estate taxes
• Make tax–wise personal finance decisions
• Get answers from your tax advisor

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