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"The best of these books for tax novices."<br> —<i>Worth</i> magazine <p>Can a fantastic tax-prep guide actually make doing your taxes fun? Probably not, but you'll have a lot more fun doing your taxes with the help of <i>Taxes 2008 For Dummies</i> than you would without it.</p> <p>This uncommonly friendly tax guide weaves you through the tax-filing maze, walking you line by line through the most common forms for fast, easy filing. Fully updated for 2008, including details on Alternative Minimum Tax relief, enhanced child tax benefits, and deductibility of mortgage insurance premiums, this indispensable handbook also a new list of wise end-of-year moneysaving tax moves. You’ll discover how to:</p> <ul> <li>Organize your records and keep them organized</li> <li>Choose your filing status</li> <li>Save time and money filing your taxes</li> <li>Itemize your deductions with Schedule A</li> <li>Take full advantage of Schedule C deductions</li> <li>Determine your capital gains and losses</li> <li>Negotiate with the IRS</li> <li>Use tax credits to reduce what you owe</li> <li>Make tax-wise personal finance decisions</li> <li>Maximize your tax software and e-filing options</li> <li>Audit-proof your tax return</li> <li>Make sure you don't pay for IRS mistakes</li> </ul> <p>Complete with four Top Ten tip lists covering audit avoidance, finding overlooked tax-reduction opportunities, interview questions for tax advisers, and special tax issues for military families, <i>Taxes 2008 For Dummies</i> may not make you laugh while your filling out your tax forms, but you'll smile when your done.</p>