Tax Insight

Book excerpt: In your lifetime you will spend more money on taxes than on anything else. Despite that fact, you likely know the current prices of movies and milk but don't know what your marginal tax rate is. You know where to get the cheapest gallon of gas (to save a buck or two), but don't give a thought to the tax strategies you should be using right now that would save you thousands. Why? Is it too confusing? Too unpleasant? In Tax Insight, Casey Murdock opens the world of taxes to your view with amazing simplicity. You will “see the light,” and more importantly, see the savings within your reach. With everyday language and real-life examples, Tax Insight will guide you to:- Not pay a penny more in taxes than you should.- Avoid commonly preached tax strategies that could actually cost you more than they save.- Capture all of the deductions and credits that you are due.- Know whether to file your own return (to save money) or hire a tax professional (to save money).- Utilize the entire year to implement tax reducing strategies.- Understand the key components of the tax return and how they work together – for your good or ill.Worrying about a decision that affects a few dollars -while paying no attention to those decisions that affect thousands of dollars -makes no sense. Take control of the greatest expense of your life. The kind of professional knowledge and insight provided in this book would cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars if you were to hire a professional. But now, for the price of feeding a family at McDonalds, you can get the critical information that you need to save big money on taxes the rest of your life.