J.K. Lasser's Prentice Hall Direct Your Income Tax 2001

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J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 1999 is admirably thorough and reasonably clear. It's especially useful for tax-planning and comes with a mail-in coupon for a free year-end supplement that includes the latest updates on tax-law development and ready-to-use tax forms for filing.

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This 2001 Edition is for filing Year 2000 Tax Returns.

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For over sixty years, more American people have relied on J. K. Lasser than any other tax guide to help them be prepared for tax time. J. K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2001 takes the uncertainty out of filing by providing expert advice, practical examples, money-saving filing tips, and long-term planning strategies. This year's edition brings readers up-to-date on the latest tax legislation and IRS rulings, including a special tax planning section for self-employed people, investors, senior citizens, homeowners, and families. Extremelyuser-friendly, the guide includes easy-to-spot tax alert symbols that highlight new laws; filing tips; planning pointers; and tax traps. There's no easier-to-use guide.

J. K. Lasser Institute's staff of tax professionals, lawyers, and financial planners has been explaining complex tax and financial information to taxpayers for over sixty years.

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very complete with citations.......2001-03-07

The professional edition is a hardcover copy of the regular edition plus a second professional section that includes an additional 100 pages or so of citations to the code, the regs, rev ruls, letter rulings and cases that support the text in the first section; this is very well done and very useful. for instance: in the main section 19.24 discusses Deductible Investment Expenses; if you want to know more, the professional section in the back refers you to IRC 212 and Reg. 1.212-1(b) and journal article that discusses the topic generally; then there are two columns of citations dealing with very specific topics in this category; for instance, on the topic of deductions for investor's home office expenses it refers to IRC 280A and Joseph Moller, 721 F.2d 810 (fed. Cir. 1983).

Then there are an additional 100 pages or so of narrative on tax authorities, praciticing before the IRS and preparing returns for estates. Overall, very useful.

Make sure it's a reference you want, not a tutorial.......2001-03-01

This book IS a reference. The author assumes you already know how to do your basic return and he means this by barely giving any introduction. The author wants to help maximize your deductions by having you reference individual sections on how to report those deductions. It's massive and it contains all kinds of tips on what to do on your return under certain conditions. It follows this type of convention: 6.21 Reporting Gambling Losses or 7.5 Deducting Mortgage Interest. Therefore you don't read this book front to back, and people filing 1040EZ's or (unless it's complex) perhaps a 1040A won't use very much of this book, only certain parts relevant to them.

This book has some great information. I located where I needed to send my return in a matter of seconds with this book as opposed to the IRS pamphlet which I still haven't found the address. In addition, it creates a great, one-page table to help you decide what return to file (1040, A, or EZ). It was the first thing I had seen that conclusively summed up exactly which one I should file.

In a one sentence summary, if you are dead set on doing your own taxes, the more complex your taxes are, the more you will use this reference book.

A great reference but not for complete idiots.......2001-01-04

This is one the best tax guides and will assist in clarifying any tax questions you may have. You can easily navigate the book and zero in on the sections to help you figure out how much you owe and even how to reduce your total tax bill. The recommendations here have been right on target and I'm glad I bought this book. This book has helped me understand the somewhat incomprehensible tax laws. The layout of the book is nicely done with large easy to read print. The table of contents is a great starting place and while the book is not intended for the complete idiot, ANYONE with a modicum of intelligence should find the book easy to use. You will find the volume to be large and very comprehensive ( as it should be ) and a great value considering amount of information contained within those pages. I have used this book every year and as my situation has grown from simply to more complicated this book has always provided me with the necessary information. Whether you are single, married or own a business, I recommend the book. It is very fortunate that this classic series exists -- I guess thats why its the #1 guide to understanding taxes.

Disturbing.......2000-11-22

This may be the best guide to taxes, but I'm still baffled. All I want to know is what do I owe and how to minimize it. I bought this book on the recommendations here and I'm greatly disappointed. Of course, this is probably due to the incomprehensible tax laws in this country, but I think this could be organized much better. 700+ pages is overkill and tries to address every possible twist you might see. How about a chapter that represents the "average" working class American, 1 house, 2.5 kids, etc. If this really is the best guide to understanding taxes, we're all doomed.

Paperback Edition 2000 Jk Lasser.......2000-06-26

It's the best value for the money. It's very concise and you can find your topic quickly. I will continue to use it in the future as I have in the past 12 years.

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Your Income Tax 2001 Ph Edition (Dropshipment for Prentice Hall Only)
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J.K. LASSER's YOUR INCOME TAX 2001.(Brief Article) : An article from: The National Public Accountant

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Highly informative and good reading

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really useful book.......2003-02-11

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Plain speaking about a delicate set of issues.......2003-02-08

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The exploration of our solar system by spacecraft has been one of the greatest scientific achievements of the twentieth century. The mapping of other worlds has resulted from numerous space missions by NASA, extending over many years. The data from these planetary missions have been synthesised by the US Geological Survey to produce detailed maps. Every planet, moon, or small body investigated in NASA missions is discussed and where appropriate mapped. Geological maps, reference maps, shaded relief maps, synthetic aperture radar mosaics and colour photomosaics marvellously present the features of planets and their satellites. This is truly a ‘road map’ of our solar system. All maps are fully indexed. The gazetteer lists the names of all features officially approved by the International Astronomical Union. The NASA Atlas of the Solar System is the definitive reference atlas for planetary science.

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Wait for the next edition.......2000-07-18

Although published in '97, this book is already quite dated - the Mars and Jupiter system maps are based on Viking and Voyager data. Given the cost of this book, I'd wait until an edition came out which integrated the Mars Global Surveyopr and Gallileo data. Also, the detail of some of the maps leaves something to be desired - most of the locations listed in the Gazeeter are not marked on the maps. Finally, too much expository text is included (in a large type with generous spacing). I would have prefered these pages to be filled with more maps, rather than text I could have found elsewhere.

Wait for the next edition.......2000-07-18

A wonderful book with captivating pictures........1999-06-08

This atlas gives good information on all aspects of the solar system wether you are a layman or a planetary scientist. The pictures and maps are all-encompassing and beautifully composed. This is a wonderful addition to anyone's library

The most complete cartographical Solar System reference avai.......1999-02-26

I can remember being a child poring over maps of foriegn countries and wondering what life was like in those far away places. I was fortunate in that my grandmother had quite a collection of antique reference books, from the 19th century but in excellent shape, that she would allow me to examine.

I remember being impressed by the many beautiful, detailed illustrations and maps, artwork that could entice a young reader to dream. The heavy, well constructed tomes imparted a sense of respect to the reader, for here was True Knowledge, presented with an unmistakeable high quality and with meticulous detail.

Over the years my appreciation for quality reference books has increased. Growing up during the early years of space exploration naturally made me interested in books about the Moon and planets. I have many such books, but there is a lot of variance in the amount of meaningful content, print quality, size, and many other factors.

There are things that will bring on happy memories from childhood, and one thing that brought such a happy memory to me was when I received my NASA Atlas of the Solar System. It is a large, heavy, high quality and very serious book that deserves to be in every reference library. Here you will find, in incredible detail, the sum of mankind's cartographical knowledge of the entire Solar System as of 1997. Would-be space explorers will have a field day with maps of all the planets and their satellites, including many in-depth explanations about the many varied geological and geographical features found on the various worlds.

The maps are not simple composited photos, but are meticulously constructed using various techniques from image processing to airbrushing. Color is used extensively to convey information in many ways such as elevation and geologic age. The scaling and image quality is consistent throughout, and for the first time I've been able to compare a feature on the side of the Moon visible in telescopes and compare it directly to features seen on other worlds. Throughout there is related text that complements the maps.

One thing about this volume that impresses me over and over again is the realization of the sheer amount of information we have concerning our planetary neighbors in the Solar System. There is a lot of real estate out there!

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Without sacrificing any of the detail or breadth of the full-size edition, the essential reference source for maps of every planet, moon, or small body investigated by NASA missions is now available in a convenient, portable format. Featuring over 150 maps, 214 color illustrations and a gazetteer that lists the names of all features officially approved by the International Astronomical Union, The Compact NASA Atlas of the Solar System includes the full range of information gathered from NASA missions throughout the Solar System. Compiled by the US Geological Survey, this atlas includes: -Geological maps -Reference maps -Shaded relief maps -Synthetic aperture radar mosaics -Color photo-mosaics that present the features of planets and their satellites This 'road map' of the solar system is the definitive guide for planetary science and should be part of every cartographers and astonomer's collection. Ronald Greeley is a Regent Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at Arizona State University. He is a team member of the Galileo mission to Jupiter and of the Mars Pathfinder lander. Greeley is currently a co-investigator for the European Mars Express mission. Raymond Batson spent his 35-year career with the United States Geological Survey. He has worked in terrestrial mapping and in lunar and planetary mapping. Batson served as co-investigator or team member on most NASA planetary missions, including the Apollo lunar lander missions, the Mariner Mars and Venus/Mercury mapping missions, the Viking 1 and 2 Mars mapping missions, the Voyager missions to the outer planets, and the Magellan Venus radar mapping mission.

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Beautifully done, good to excellent coverage.......2002-10-29

As an amateur astronomer, my interest tends more to deep-sky objects rather than planetary astronomy, but I spent some time looking at this atlas, and it really is a striking catalog of our current knowledge of the solar system. The atlas contains beautiful closeups of every planet except Pluto, although the coverage for Venus isn't that extensive, but then since Venus is mostly clouds, I don't know how much would be served by that, unlike the cloud-cover of Jupiter, which shows many stable bands and also the pink and red spots. There are also maps of a number of the moons of Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus, allowing you to see their heavily marred and cratered surfaces, which are very reminiscent of Mercury or our moon.

The atlas only contains maps for the large Galileian satellites of Jupiter and the same for the larger, closer moons of Saturn, but I don't know if this is because of limitations in the spacecraft that took the photos or the distances involved from the spacecraft to the moons. The maps of Mars are perhaps the most interesting in terms of surface details, and features like the enormous, 17-mile high and 400-mile across volcano, Nix Olympica, and the great gorge on Mars, really stand out. Another thing that was interesting was the discovery of the first asteroid with its own small planet. The atlas features over 150 maps, 214 color illustrations and a gazetteer. Overall, this is a stunning and beautifully done atlas of the solar system, which, despite its not being cheap, should still be of interest to amateurs and professionals alike.

Very good reference but a few glaring flaws.......2002-07-11

The Compact NASA Atlas of the Solar System is a very good reference for those working with spacecraft. Spacecraft images don't come with names already on them and it is often difficult when looking at some MGS images which crater is which and what they are called. When it comes to most of the inner planets, and Saturnian, Uranian, and Neptunian moons, the coverage is quite good and very useful. However, I can't say the same for Venus and Jupiter's moons. While there is excellent coverage for Mars as far as number of sections, Venus is not covered as well even though we have similar scale maps. I agree with the authors that if the same scale was used for both, the Venus maps would take up a large number of pages. However, the same number of quadrants would have been nice. Secondly, the coverage of the Jovian moons is lacking. The maps are from the Voyager era and while that may not be as big of a problem for Ganymede or Callisto, it is a problem for Io and Europa. The coverage of Europa from Galileo has greatly improved over Voyager's coverage and an updated map would have been nice. Io's map is also from Voyager. The fact that much of the anti-jovian side has been covered in great detail by Galileo but it was not included in the atlas save a small image of that mosaic not incorporated into the map. in addition, surface changes in the 20 years between Voyager and Galileo have made the included map quite out of date.

Save those two flaws, it is a pretty good reference for those interested in the solar system.

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The NASA Atlas of the Solar System
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