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Quicken Willmaker Plus 2008 Edition: Estate Planning Essentials (Book with CD-ROM)

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America's No. 1 estate planning book with interactive CD-ROM software helps you create a will, living trust, living will -- and much more .

Help protect your family and your assets, and save on legal fees! Quicken WillMaker Plus Estate Planning Essential 2008 Edition provides the legal forms you need. So comprehensive, the CD-ROM assembles your forms from among 40,000 document possibilities -- but so easy to use, you'll have them finished in minutes.

Quicken WillMaker Plus Estate Planning Essential 2008 Edition includes a full "health care power of attorney." Dictate the health care you wish to receive if you can't speak for yourself, and be assured that your loved ones won't have to second-guess themselves!

Create your own:

  • Will
  • Living Trusts, including an AB Trust

  • Health Care Directive:
    Living Will
    Health Care Power of Attorney

  • Financial Powers of Attorney
  • Final arrangements document
  • Important documents for executors

    The CD-ROM also provides forms you can use every day, such as authorizations and agreements, child and elder care forms, promissory notes and documents to help you repair your credit.

    For each document, Quicken WillMaker Plus Estate Planning Essentials 2008 Edition takes you through a step-by-step interview. Your documents will automatically reflect the laws of your state. If you have any questions, simply check out the comprehensive onscreen legal manual. Expert tech support is also available.

    Need to know more? Here are in-depth details about what you can do with Quicken WillMaker Plus Estate Planning Essentials 2008 Edition:

    Your Will

    Provide for family, friends and charities. Name a personal guardian to care for young children. Specify the executor (or "personal representative") of your estate. Select a trusted person to manage property left to young people. Revise and update your will whenever you like.

    Your Living Trust

    Make a basic trust, whether you're married or single. If married, you can create a AB trust (or bypass trust) and spare your heirs from potentially heavy estate taxes. Create subtrusts for minor children and young adults. Name custodians for property left to children. Change or revoke your trust at any time.

    Your Health Care Directive lets people who care for you make important decisions about your life and health when you can't. Create a:

    Health Care Power of Attorney Permit a loved one to make important medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so yourself.

    Living Will

    Specify whether you want your life prolonged through artificial means. Appoint someone to make sure your wishes are carried out.

    Your Financial Power of Attorney

    Name someone to make your financial decisions, in case you are medically incapacitated. Don't worry, you can grant as much authority as you wish.

    Your Final Arrangements

    Plan a funeral or other ceremony. Clarify whether you want a cremation or burial. Select someone to oversee your final arrangements -- and more!

    Documents for Your Executor

    Make sure your executor ("personal representative" in some states) has all the forms and instructions he or she needs to do the job: Checklists, letters, notices, claim forms -- and more.

    Personal Finance Documents

    Over a dozen forms that let you handle financial situations you might face on any given day, such as disputing a credit card charge, lending or borrowing money to friends or family, creating bills of sale -- and more!

    Home & Family Documents

    Whether you need to authorize someone to travel with your child to another country, want to lend your car to a friend, or create an agreement with a trusted person to take care of your elderly parent, Quicken WillMaker Plus can handle all these family situations -- and many more!

    Estate planning documents not valid in Louisiana.

  • The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need

    Andrew Tobias

    The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need Andrew Tobias Amazon Price: $11.20
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    Total reviews: 103 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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    Personal-finance guru Andrew Tobias slams online trading and praises the Roth IRA in his newly revised The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need. This investment bible remains as stimulating and meaningful as it was when it was first published 20 years ago. It's packed with ideas about stocks, living beneath your means, tax planning, retirement, and just about everything else in the financial world. And all of it is presented with Tobias's trademark brevity and ingenuity.

    Last revised in 1995, the guide takes aim at a new game in town--online trading. By all means, use the Internet for buying a car or for research, Tobias says. But avoid cyberspace brokers, he says. Point and click enough and you will get slaughtered by commissions, spreads, taxes, and human nature. "It's so easy to click 'OK' a few times and make a $10,000 bet," he warns. "Look how mesmerized we become on a stool in front of a slot machine. Internet investing positively teases you to play." Tobias's favorite new entry is the Roth IRA, which allows you to withdraw your money tax-free when you retire. It's far better than a traditional IRA, he asserts. "Save yourself the trouble of agonizing over the choice and go with the Roth IRA," he writes. "Forget the worksheets." Sometimes caustic and always a skeptic, Tobias believes readers can shape their own financial futures. Just stick to the basics, he says. "By and large, you should manage your own money, via no-load mutual funds," he writes. "No one is going to care about it as much as you." It doesn't matter if it's 1978, 1998, or even 2008. The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need still is exactly that. Some things never change. --Dan Ring

    Lower Your Taxes - Big Time! 2007-2008 Edition (Lower Your Taxes Big Time)

    Sandy Botkin

    Lower Your Taxes - Big Time! 2007-2008 Edition (Lower Your Taxes Big Time) Sandy Botkin Amazon Price: $12.89
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    Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

    Useless for most, great for small business 4 out of 5 stars.
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

    This book should really be titled "How Small Businesses can Minimize their Taxes." That is the entire focus of the book. (Note that this includes consultants and other types of small businesses.) It covers a lot of topics in an organized manner, giving useable advice and not just concepts.

    If you do not have a small business, will this book convince you to do so? Probably not. For example, you can deduct your entertainment expenses - as long as you invite complete strangers over to your house.

    If you own or are seriously considering starting your own business, this book is worth getting. If not, don't bother.

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    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 SoulĀ®

    • Updated to reflect recent and upcoming changes in the U.S. tax law
    • One of the top best tax books according to Entrepreneur magazine

    Executor's Guide: Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust

    Mary Randolph

    Executor's Guide: Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust Mary Randolph Amazon Price: $26.39
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    Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

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    Settling an estate can be like moving through a maze -- let The Executor's Guide lead the way.

    If you're faced with wrapping up the affairs of a loved one who has died, you may feel overwhelmed by all the work ahead -- especially when you're grieving. But with the right legal and practical information, you can do it.

    The Executor's Guide will show you how to get organized, get the help you need and make progress one step at a time. Let it help you navigate an unfamiliar land of legal procedures and terminology. It explains:

  • preparing for the job of executor or trustee
  • the first steps to take
  • claiming life insurance, Social Security and other benefits
  • making sense of a will
  • what to do if there is no will
  • how to determine whether probate is necessary
  • caring for children and their property
  • taxes
  • an overview of probate court proceedings
  • dealing with family members
  • handling trusts
  • looking up your state's laws
  • working with lawyers, appraisers, accountants and other experts

    The 3rd edition contains updated tables outlining key points of each state's laws, the latest information on estate taxes and worksheets that help you stay organized and on track.

  • The 16% Solution: How To Get High Interest Rates in a Low Interest World with Tax Lien Certificates

    Joel S. Moskowitz

    The 16% Solution: How To Get High Interest Rates in a Low Interest World with Tax Lien Certificates Joel S. Moskowitz Amazon Price: $17.81
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    not practical at all 1 out of 5 stars.
    42 of 45 people found this review helpful.

    I give this book 1 star because the author does a good job of explaining the whole process of buying tax liens, but doesn't mention that you probably won't be able to do this profitably.

    I have been to more than a few tax lien sales. The interest rates vary by state, some are 14%, some are 16%, some are 19%, so it sounds like a good deal. then the auction begins and that 16% rate gets bid down to 15%, 14%, 10%, etc. Until nobody is willing to accept less. I sat at an auction where the rate was bid down to 1%. Thats a pretty poor return for my money. I spoke with one of the bidders who told me that his organization will sometimes bid as low as -3%. That means they pay 3% interest for the privilege of buying the lien. Obviously they are hoping to take this to foreclosure.

    The problem is many large organizations send representatives to these auctions because they view it as an easy, cheap investment. They are happy to get 5% on a few hundred thousand dollars invested because they hope a few of these will progress to foreclosure, or they will start the foreclosure proceedings so they can recover the entire house and property as payments. Its a numbers game. they know they will get paid eventually, and they hope for a bigger score.

    We go in there hoping to pay off the debt and get 16%, but they are playing by different rules. We can't compete with that unless we have tons of cash and are willing to take less. Usually much less.

    Another thought to think about is lets say you buy the tax lien. The homeowner continues his pattern of not paying taxes, now you have to continue to buy his future tax liens to keep someone else from buying them and starting their own foreclosure process. because they will get the house and all they have to do is pay you your principal and interest. Which isn't too bad, at least you did not lose money. But they get the big score.

    You also need to be aware of the condition of the house. Lets say you buy the tax lien for $5,000 and then you end up foreclosing to recover your money. The house may not be worth $5,000 or it may need $75,000 worth of work to get it into saleable condition if you want to make a decent profit.

    You also need to be aware that if you foreclose on a property and there are problems or contamination issues (leaking underground oil tanks, etc) you are now responsible to pay for the clean-up of that contamination. Yes, you can legally go after the previous owner to try to get the cost of clean-up from him, but if he could not pay his taxes what makes you think he has hundreds of thousands of dollars laying around to pay for clean-up costs? Theres probably a good chance that he would not waste money on insurance coverage either. So you are pretty much on your own.

    Before you think about buying tax liens you need to do a little research and planning. Go to a few tax lien sales. You can call your local govt to find out the dates. Sit in and see how they work. You also need to have extra money. You need money to buy the tax lien. you need money to start foreclosure proceedings to get your money back. You need to inspect the house and property BEFORE you buy the lien. Don't buy someone elses headache. Maybe they stopped paying taxes to try to get someone to foreclose and take away their nightmare? You need to check the town records. Are their other liens on this property? Are there easements?

    I think this was a good way to earn money years ago. before the larger organizations jumped on the tax lien bandwagon. It sounds good in theory, but unless you are in the middle of nowhere, in a tiny town that a large organization has never heard of, the chances of making this a large money making investment are going to be slim. You may get lucky, but in my experience it will be tough.

    If you do decide to start buying tax liens, if you can get some at a profitable rate, I recommend you do it far away from where you live. If you start foreclosure proceedings on someone who lives in your own community, there will be some bad blood. people have a tendency to hate other people that start foreclosure proceedings against them. I guess thats why the large organizations do it, they are faceless and don't care about others.

    You also need to understand that some people that stop paying taxes are horrible people and who wouldn't want to profit from them? But some of these people will be single mothers trying to keep their children fed and clothed. Do I buy food or pay property taxes?

    Deduct It! Lower Your Small Business Taxes

    Stephen Fishman

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    Total reviews: 13 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

    Great book! 5 out of 5 stars.
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

    Great book. Just one comment. A lot of the text in this book is identical to the text in Tax Deductions for Professionals. You don't need both books; choose one.

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    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.
  • Plan Your Estate (National Edition)

    Denis Clifford

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    Total reviews: 9 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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    The most comprehensive -- yet easy to read -- guide to estate planning on the market!

    Plan Your Estate covers everything from the basics of wills and living trusts to sophisticated tax-saving strategies. The authors give you straightforward, plain-English explanations of every significant estate-planning option available, so you can make the best decisions for you and those you love.

    The book covers:

  • wills
  • probate and how to avoid it
  • living trusts
  • property-control trusts
  • naming guardians for children
  • leaving property to children
  • estate taxes and how to reduce them
  • living wills (health care directives)
  • financial powers of attorney
  • final arrangements
  • strategies for business owners
  • and much more.

    The 9th edition is completely updated with the latest federal and state laws, and now covers ethical wills -- a new way to pass on values, beliefs and important personal experiences. Good for all states except Louisiana.
  • Home Business Tax Deductions: Keep What You Earn

    Stephen Fishman

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    Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

    Great help for Schedule C and 8829 5 out of 5 stars.
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

    I'm working on my schedule C and 8829 and every so often I get to a question I don't understand. I go to the IRS instructions and their web site and it's as clear as used motor oil. It's enough to drive you insane.

    Picked up this book and it's spelled out in plain English. No need to read a passage five times to understand.

    As others have stated, you need this BEFORE you start your business and you need it a year before you do your taxes. In other words, it will help you along with your 2006 return and you can learn from it on how to do a better job for 2007 by keeping the right documents and receipts in order to get even bigger legitimate deductions. I know I wish I'd had this book last year!

    With that said, this is not a line-by-line assistant for Schedule C and the 8829 which I wish it was at times. There are just times when the IRS uses a specific term on a specific line and it would help to have a layman's definition at hand. I didn't get that with this book. Nonetheless, it's been one of the best sources of information I've found for doing one's self employment tax forms.

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    Save more of your hard-earned money!

    Completely updated for 2008

    Tax deductions are essential to any business, but even more so when your office is also your home. Why spend thousands on an accountant, when you can turn to Home Business Tax Deductions and do it yourself!

    Home Business Tax Deductions will help you write off:

  • your home office
  • start-up and operating expenses
  • vehicles and travel
  • entertainment and meals
  • health insurance and medical bills
  • inventory
  • equipment
  • and much more

    The 4th edition is completely updated with all the latest tax information and numbers for 2008, and provides new information on tax planning.

    Home Business Tax Deduction also covers how to avoid being classified as a hobby business, steer clear of home-business tax scams, stay out of trouble with the IRS and take special deductions if your business loses money.
  • Perfectly Legal: The Covert Campaign to Rig Our Tax System to Benefit the Super Rich--and Cheat Everybody Else

    David Cay Johnston

    Perfectly Legal: The Covert Campaign to Rig Our Tax System to Benefit the Super Rich--and Cheat Everybody Else David Cay Johnston Amazon Price: $10.20
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    Total reviews: 115 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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    Most Americans would agree that they are duty bound as beneficiaries of our democracy to pay taxes, and the majority of us do pay—-exorbitantly. But what about those who do not pay their fair share? David Cay Johnston, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for the New York Times, here reveals how fairness and equity have eroded from the American tax system. Johnston describes in shocking detail the loopholes our government provides the "super rich"--from private individuals to profitable corporations—-to hide their wealth, to defer or evade tax payments, and to pass the bill to law-abiding middle-class Americans. The loss in revenue "imposes a severe cost on honest taxpayers" through reduced services, increased federal debt, and a weight on the middle class that threatens to impede its ability to achieve upward social mobility.

    Admitting the extreme complexity of our economy and by extension our tax code, Johnston points out that the very wealthy do, of course, pay taxes. However, because of shelters that allow them to understate most of their income, they pay little more on average than most Americans on the dollar. This is regressive, and unquestionably favors the superrich. Johnston includes examples of outrageous corporate malfeasance (such as companies that establish off-shore tax addresses) and exposes the tax benefits of the particularly loathsome practice made famous by Jack Welch, in which thousands of wage earners are laid off while a handful of executives are granted hundreds of millions of dollars through deferred compensation, company stock options, and lucrative retirement packages, all at stock holders' xpense. In addition to these offenses, he describes the tax evasion methods of those who simply defy the law and are emboldened by a beleaguered IRS that is too underfunded to serve as an effective deterrent to tax cheats. Johnston calls for a complete overhaul of the system. But because those who most benefit from these laws comprise the "donor class" that supports the government power structure, our prospects for reform remain very bleak. --Silvana Tropea

    Tax Loopholes for eBay Sellers

    Diane Kennedy, Janelle Elms

    Tax Loopholes for eBay Sellers Diane Kennedy, Janelle Elms Amazon Price: $16.47
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    Hundreds of Legal Deductions for eBay Sellers!

    If you’re an online seller, take note: now you can reduce--or even eliminate--the taxes you pay using the insider tips in Tax Loopholes for eBay Sellers. You’ll discover hundreds of little-known, completely legal tax deductions and reporting tips that are unique to eBay and designed to benefit small business owners. Learn what the IRS is looking for when sorting out a real business from a hobby and why it matters.

    You’ll get step-by-step advice on everything from setting up your business and getting a business license to creating a bookkeeping system. Use the power of eBay and the tax strategies in this book to increase your wealth, protect your assets--and lower your tax bill.

    How much can you fit into your eBay tax loophole?

    • Learn what the best tax-advantaged business structures are for your type of eBay business
    • Get the free “The 9 Steps to Business Test” to see if your business measures up against IRS guidelines
    • Identify and take advantage of hundreds of legal deductions for eBay business owners
    • Determine how often you will prepare a sales and use tax report based on volume
    • Set up a payroll system with the proper withholding deductions for all employees including yourself
    • Create an accounting system to pay bills, input transactions, record sales, keep track of PayPal fees, and balance your business checkbook


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