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J.K. Lasser's New Tax Law Simplified 2010: Tax Relief from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and More

Straightforward explanations of the new tax laws
Things have changed radically in the world of housing, education, employment, and other areas where a firm understanding taxes can benefit you financially. While these changes can, and will, have a dramatic effect on taxpayers, all is not lost. J.K. Lasser provides the tips and tools needed to gain a better grip of what is going on and help you save money on your 2009 return as well as plan ahead for future tax savings.
Written by the recognized authority in taxes, J.K. Lasser's New Tax Law Simplified 2010 transforms the complex new tax laws into simple English that any taxpayer can understand. Filled with up-to-the-minute facts and figures, this book makes it easier for you to learn about-and profit from-the laws that govern your taxes.
Outlines various tax relief strategies
Filled with numerous examples and tables
Helps you understand and utilize the new tax programs and regulations that have been passed
While you may be concerned with the current state of the economic and financial world, this can be a time of great opportunity-if you take advantage of the guidance found in J.K. Lasser's New Tax Laws Simplified 2010.

Who can keep up with the ever-changing tax landscape? Now you can easily find the new breaks that apply to you and your family on your 2009 return and beyond in J.K. Lasser’s New Tax Law Simplified 2010. Take advantage of:
• A homebuyer credit for first-timers and long-time residents that’s fully refundable (payable to you even if it’s more than your tax bill).
• A new tax credit for higher education, 40% of which is refundable.
• A credit for making energy improvements to your home, such as adding insulation and storm windows or solar panels and heat pumps.
• Roth IRA conversions after 2009 if your income bars you from making one in 2009.
• Tax-free income opportunities, from cash-for-clunkers to withdrawals from 529 college savings plans to pay for computers and Internet access.

This image shows a portion of the roof replacement work on the Main Hatchery building at Abernathy Fish Technology Center. The old metal roof dated back to 1961 and had significant structural failings and presented an immediate hazard for facility staff. In addition to roof replacement and structural upgrades, the $556,479 in Recovery Act funding was also used to replace hatchery building lights, three sets of double main doors, and provide the structure seismic tie down supports. The work was completed in November, 2010.

You are free to use this image with the following photo credit: Vince Bocci/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

These new metal walkways on the lower raceways at the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery were designed and constructed using $29,665 in Recovery Act funding. The old concrete walkways were very narrow, posing an employee workplace safety hazard in violation of minimum Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) standards. In addition to the narrowness of the old walkways, the concrete surface regularly became slick when wet or covered with residual fish food. The work was completed using December 2009.

You are free to use this image with the following photo credit: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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