Tax Guide 2008 - Get the IRS Tax Help You Need

Use this Tax Guide for easy-to-understand explanations of virtually any
tax issue you?re likely to encounter?from a tax deduction question to how
to use a child tax credit. This page offers IRS tax help such as how to
report income and expense items.

In addition to offering information on your tax deduction and child tax
credit, the Tax Guide also provides information on other ways you can help
yourself minimize your taxes and maximize your refunds.

Table of Contents:

• Getting Started
1. The Basics of Tax Planning
2. Keeping Good Records
• Personal Tax Issues
1. Filing Status and Exemptions
2. Employment Income and Related Deductions
3. Real Estate
4. Investments
5. Retirement
6. Standard and Itemized Deductions
7. Tax Credits and Other Issues for Families
• Taxes and Your Business
1. Selecting Your Business Form
2. Defining Your Trade or Business
3. Tax Year and Accounting Methods
4. Business Income
5. Business Deductions
6. Capital Assets and Depreciation
7. Net Profit Loss and Self Employment Tax
8. Claiming Tax Credits
• Pulling It All Together
1. Computing and Paying Income Tax
2. Dealing With the IRS