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A graphic representation of the U.S.'s federal discretionary budget. "The amount of money that is spent at the discretion of your elected representatives in Congress. Basically, your federal income taxes. The data is from the President's annual budget proposal but it must pass both the House and Senate before it goes into effect. While 'Death and Taxes' contains an enormous amount of information, the purpose of the graph is to generate questions. The right questions. Your taxes are being spent in your name and mostly likely you are unaware exactly what they are used for. This 'Death and Taxes' will hopefully answer that 'what' question. The next question that should be asked is 'why?'" From This is True for 1 October 2006 Suggestions for further reading:
 By: Neal BoortzJohn Linder List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $10.17 Editorial Review: In 2005, firebrand radio talk show host Neal Boortz and Georgia congressman John Linder created The FairTax Book, presenting the American public with a bold new plan designed to eliminate federal taxes and the IRS, jump-start the U.S. economy, bring back lost industries and jobs, and recapture billions of untaxed dollars hoarded by criminal and offshore businesses. Their book became an immediate #1 New York Times bestseller, propelling a powerful grassroots tax reform movement that's spreading like wildfire across our nation. Now, three years later, the authors are back to answer the outspoken and misinformed critics of their innovative proposal. Offering eye-opening new insights not covered in the original book, FairTax: The Truth debunks the negative myths and gross misrepresentations of this groundbreaking idea. The FairTax plan is simple, brilliant, and it will work—enabling you to keep all the money in your paycheck; eliminating the fraud, hassle, and waste of our current system; and revolutionizing the way America pays for itself.  By: Neal BoortzJohn Linder List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $10.17 Editorial Review: Wouldn't you love to abolish the IRS ... Then the FairTax is for you. In the face of the outlandish American tax burden, talk-radio firebrand Neal Boortz and Congressman John Linder are leading the charge to phase out our current, unfair system and enact the FairTax Plan, replacing the federal income tax and withholding system with a simple 23 percent retail sales tax on new goods and services. This dramatic revision of the current system, which would eliminate the reviled IRS, has already caught fire in the American heartland, with more than six hundred thousand taxpayers signing on in support of the plan. As Boortz and Linder reveal in this first book on the FairTax, this radical but eminently sensible plan would end the annual national nightmare of filing income tax returns, while at the same time enlarging the federal tax base by collecting sales tax from every retail consumer in the country. The FairTax, they argue, would transform the fearsome bureaucracy of the IRS into a more transparent, accountable, and equitable tax collection system. Among other benefits, it will: Make America's tax code truly voluntary, without reducing revenue Replace today's indecipherable tax code with one simple sales tax Protect lower-income Americans by covering the tax on basic necessities Eliminate billions of dollars in embedded taxes we don't even know we're paying Bring offshore corporate dollars back into the U.S. economyEndorsed by scores of leading economists and supported by a huge and growing grassroots movement, the FairTax Plan could revolutionize the way America pays for itself. In this straight-talking book, Neal Boortz and John Linder show you how it would work—and how you can help make it happen. "Wouldn't you love to abolish the IRS ... Then the FairTax is for you. In the face of the outlandish American tax burden, talk-radio firebrand Neal Boortz and Congressman John Linder are leading the charge to phase out our current, unfair system and enact the FairTax Plan, replacing the federal income tax and withholding system with a simple 23 percent retail sales tax on new goods and services. This dramatic revision of the current system, which would eliminate the reviled IRS, has already caught fire in the American heartland, with more than six hundred thousand taxpayers signing on in support of the plan. As Boortz and Linder reveal in this first book on the FairTax, this radical but eminently sensible plan would end the annual national nightmare of filing income tax returns, while at the same time enlarging the federal tax base by collecting sales tax from every retail consumer in the country. The FairTax, they argue, would transform the fearsome bureaucracy of the IRS into a more transparent, accountable, and equitable tax collection system. Among other benefits, it will: Make America's tax code truly voluntary, without reducing revenue Replace today's indecipherable tax code with one simple sales tax Protect lower-income Americans by covering the tax on basic necessities Eliminate billions of dollars in embedded taxes we don't even know we're paying Bring offshore corporate dollars back into the U.S. economyEndorsed by scores of leading economists and supported by a huge and growing grassroots movement, the FairTax Plan could revolutionize the way America pays for itself. In this straight-talking book, Neal Boortz and John Linder show you how it would work -- and how you can help make it happen. " By: Sandy Botkin List Price: $18.95 Amazon Price: $12.89 Editorial Review: Lower Your Taxes-Big Time! helps you to legally and dramatically cut taxes by establishing yourself as independent contractors or businessperson-writing off everything from vacations to movies and plays, and receiving a subsidy of $5,000 or more from the IRS every year. “Will put thousands of dollars in your pocket every year.”-Mark Victor Hansen, Co-creator,Chicken Soup for the SoulŪ Updated to reflect recent and upcoming changes in the U.S. tax law One of the top best tax books according to Entrepreneur magazine By: Stephen Fishman List Price: $34.99 Amazon Price: $23.09 Editorial Review: This bestseller is the only book on tax deductions specifically for residential landlords! Named a "Top 10 Real Estate Book" by Robert Bruss, syndicated real estate columnist If you own rental property, you should be taking advantage of the many tax write-offs available. Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide gives residential landlords the plain-English guide they need to save money on taxes -- without the services of a high-priced accounting firm. This book explains how to maximize your deductions. Find out how to: fill out IRS Schedule E take real estate tax credits figure out if an expense is a repair (deductible) or an improvement (depreciable) maximize your depreciation deductions deduct losses arising from real estate ownership keep proper tax records deduct home office, travel, casualty losses and much more Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide is comprehensive yet easy to read, jam packed with interesting and relevant examples. The 4th edition is completely updated for 2008 and reflects the latest tax information and numbers."Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide gives small residential landlords - who can't afford to hire high-priced accounting or law firms - the guide they need to save money on taxes. Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide explains how to: · fill out the dreaded IRS Schedule E · determine whether an expense is a deductible repair or depreciable improvement · take real estate tax credits · maximize depreciation deductions · deduct losses arising from real estate ownership · keep proper tax records · deduct home office, travel, and entertainment expenses This book is comprehensive yet easy to read, and provides many interesting and relevant examples. It also covers other deductions landlords can take, including taxes, interest, casualty losses, expenses for professional services - and much more. "  By: Stephen Fishman List Price: $34.99 Amazon Price: $23.09 Editorial Review: From start-up to success, you need to Deduct It! Completely updated for 2008 Make more money for your small business by paying the IRS less. Let Deduct It! show you how to maximize the business deductions you're entitled to -- quickly, easily and legally. This comprehensive, yet easy to read book is organized into practical categories featuring common deductions, including: start-up expenses operating expenses health deductions vehicles travel entertainment meals inventory equipment and many more The 4th edition is completely updated with all the latest tax information and numbers for 2008, and provides new information on tax planning. Whether your business is just starting or well established, Deduct It! is indispensable to your venture."From start-up to success, you need to Deduct It! The fastest way for any small business to make more money is to pay less to the IRS. Let Deduct It! show you how to maximize the business deductions you're entitled to -- quickly, easily and legally. Comprehensive -- yet easy to read with many interesting and relevant examples -- the book is organized into practical categories featuring common deductions, including: start-up expenses operating expenses health deductions vehicles travel entertainment meals inventory equipment and many more The 2nd edition is completely updated with all the latest tax information and numbers for 2006. Whether your business is just starting or well established, Deduct It! is indispensable to your venture! " |
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