Authoritative, user-friendly tax help from a global leader in tax services The EY Tax Guide 2017 is the American taxpayer's essential companion, providing the answers you need alongside trusted advice from EY professionals and turning filing your taxes into a simple process. This book brings clarity and ease to an otherwise complex process, helping you see past impenetrable regulations to maximize your return. Covering issues that the normal taxpayer encounters year-in and year-out, this world-class guidebook has been updated to align with the most recent tax law changes that are often misunderstood and typically overlooked in other guides, including a new chapter with insights on the 3.8% levy on certain investment income known as the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT). This year's guide also includes additional insight on simplified procedures for tangible property regulations and how they affect both individuals and businesses. Situational solutions offer specific advice tailored to homeowners, self-employed entrepreneurs, business executive, and senior citizens, helping you take advantage of every savings opportunity the government offers. At-a-Glance features provide quick guidance on tax breaks and overlooked deductions, new tax laws, and how to avoid common errors so you can dip in as needed and find the answers you need quickly. The EY Tax professionals keep track of tax law so you don't have to. Their in-depth knowledge and years of experience work together to help you file your taxes correctly and on time, without leaving your hard-earned money on the table. This invaluable resource will help you: * Maximize your return with tax breaks and deductions * See how the law has changed since last year's filing * Avoid 25 common, costly preparation errors * Identify 50 most overlooked deductions * Get focused guidance on your specific tax situation No need to wade through volumes of IRS rulings or indecipherable accounting jargon; top-level tax advice in accessible language is an EY specialty. Make 2017 the year of frustration-free filing, and join the ranks of happy taxpayers with the EY Tax Guide 2017.
Everything you need to prepare your 2016 tax return
- This guide includes ongoing access throughout the 2016 tax return filing season to ey.com/EYTaxGuide
- More than 1,000 money-saving tips
- Latest 2016 tax law changes at your fingertips
- Complete coverage for families, homeowners, investors, entrepreneurs, senior citizens and military
- Navigating the 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax
- Applying the tangible property regulations
The industry-leading guide to DIY tax prep, fully updated for 2017
- Maximize savings and avoid mistakes
- Highlights new laws and common errors at a glance
- Guidance on how to handle special cases and unusual scenarios
- Reference tables, checklists, sample forms and other tools to help simplify the filing process
- Determine your obligations under the comprehensive and complex Net Investment Income Tax, with real-world examples and tips for figuring this additional tax
- Find out how e-filing works
- Learn about the tax implications of the Affordable Care Act on individuals, including how to figure your Premium Tax Credit
- Practical considerations for dealing with the complex tangible property regulations
- Streamline the filing process with the tax organizer and tax calendar
- Find deductions and tax breaks without wading through tax code
- Learn how to report income from tips, interest, dividends, rentals and more
- Claim credits and deduct expenses related to education, health care and more
- Provides detailed insight from EY professionals with easy navigation and quick reference