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Tax Basics

Understanding the fundamentals

You had better know your deductions if you want to pay the least amount of tax.

Taxes

	Chapter 1: Withholding
	For most folks, taxes start with withholding. See if you're doing it right. Read on.


	Chapter 2: Forms and filing
	Learn the nitty-gritty of finding whether you have to file, and if so on what form and with which tax table. Read on.


	Chapter 3: Deductions
	You had better know your deductions if you want to pay the least amount of tax.Read on.


	Chapter 4: Credits
	Credits are even better than deductions, because they reduce taxes more. Know which ones you qualify for.Read on.


	Chapter 5: Life events and taxes
	Plan to own a home? Raise a family? Start a business? As your life changes, so will your tax needs.Read on.


	Chapter 6: Closing details
	These are the little details that are the difference between owing and not owing the IRS.Read on.

		RESOURCES
		13 basic tax lessons
		State tax rates
		10 must-know tax terms

TOP TAX STORIES

		Tax record-keeping tips
		Filling in tax record gaps
		How to fight the IRS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ch 1: Withholding

Ch 2: Forms and filing

Ch 3: Deductions

Ch 4: Credits

Ch 5: Life events and taxes

Ch 6: Closing details

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