Gross Income; Adjusted Gross Income and the Standard Deduction Personal and Dependent Exemption Deductions; Interest Expense; State and Local Taxes; Losses; Medical Expenses; Charitable Contributions; Business and Non Business Expenses; Depreciation and Amortization; Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS); Miscellaneous Credits and Deductions; Joint Returns, Head of Household and Surviving Spouse; Alternative Minimum Tax; Realization of Gain or Loss on the Disposition of Property; Recognition of Gain or Loss on the Disposition of Property; Capital Gains and Losses; Quasi Capital Assets and Recapture of Depreciation; Assignment and Anticipation of Income, "Kiddie Tax, " and Installment Sales; Income in Respect of a Decedent (IRD).

Tax Guide 2019 for Individuals, Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals. Publication 17 covers the general rules for filing a federal income tax return. It supplements the information contained in your tax form instruction booklet. It explains the tax law to make sure you pay only the tax you owe and no more. Notice: This form, instruction, or publication is being revised to reflect legislation enacted Feb 18, 2020. This is a printed paperback book version of the "Tax Guide 2019 for Individuals, Publication 17, Your Federal Income Tax for Individuals". Full version, All Chapters included. This publication (current update) is available (Electronic version) in the official website of the United States IRS. This document is properly formatted and printed as a perfect sized copy 8.5x11" (black print)". Disclaimer: Logos, images, texte, links or any other material in this publication does not constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S. government (IRS). The version of this printed publication is as described above (this article is updated after each new edition).

A concise, single-volume work which explains the technical workings, Code provisions and common law tax rules and principles that apply to individual taxpayers. The text suggests rationales and underlying policies for many of the tax areas covered in a basic tax course. Designed for students taking a basic course in income taxation and those taking advanced tax courses who desire an accessible explanation of a personal income tax doctrine relating to their studies.Summary of Contents" Preface" Table of Contents" Chapter1. Introduction2. Gross Income3. Adjusted Gross Income and the Standard Deduction4. Personal and Dependant Exemption Deductions5. Interest Expense6. State and Local Taxes7. Losses8. Medical Expenses9. Charitable Contributions10. Business and NonBusiness Expenses11. Depreciation and Amortization12. Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS)13. Miscellaneous Credits and Deductions14. Joints Returns, Head of Household, and Surviving Spouse15. Alternative Minimum Tax16. Realization of Gain or Loss on the Disposition of Property17. Recognition of Gain or Loss on the Disposition of Property18. Capital Gains and Losses19. Quasi-Capital Assets and Recapture of Depreciation20. Assignment and Anticipation of Income, "Kiddie Tax," and Installment Sales21. Income in respect of a Decendent (IRD)" Index

Easy-to-use and designed for use all year long, this uncomplicated, graphic approach to the often bewildering world of taxes is the perfect companion to annual preparation guides and an ideal planning primer. 200 four-color and black-and-white photos, diagrams, and charts.