Description
Save money—legally—on your 2025-26 taxes with easy, expert advice from America’s most trusted personal and small business tax advisor
In the newly revised edition of J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks 2026: Your Complete Guide to Everything Deductible, renowned tax expert Barbara Weltman walks you through every relevant tax credit and deduction you’re entitled to claim on your 2025 return, including brand new tax breaks introduced just this year.
You’ll find hundreds of money-saving opportunities that help ensure you don’t overpay on your taxes, giving Uncle Sam exactly what you’re legally required to give him – and not a penny more!
You’ll also find:
- A complimentary e-supplement that covers the latest developments from the IRS and Congress
- Step-by-step instructions on how to claim every deduction that applies to you and your family, complete with record-keeping requirements, dollar limits, and filing instructions
- The latest tax rulings, laws, and cases that impact your 2025-26 tax return
Perfect for every individual U.S. taxpayer who has ever wondered, “Can I deduct this expense?” or “Will the IRS say no to that tax credit?”, J.K. Lasser’s 1001 Deductions and Tax Breaks is a straightforward and authoritative roadmap to saving money on your taxes and simplifying tax season.
Table of Contents
Introduction vii
1. You and Your Family 1
2. Medical Expenses 29
3. Education Costs 80
4. Your Home 115
5. Retirement Savings 154
6. Charitable Giving 201
7. Your Car or Truck 232
8. Investing 251
9. Travel 286
10. Real Estate 305
11. Borrowing and Interest 335
12. Insurance and Catastrophes 349
13. Your Job 365
14. Your Business 388
15. Miscellaneous Items 418
Appendix A. Items Adjusted Annually for Inflation 443
Appendix B. Checklist of Tax-Free Items 449
Appendix C. Checklist of Nondeductible Items 453
Appendix D. Common Mistakes to Avoid 460
Index 463
