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"Rated #1...Excellent." USA TODAY Americas All-Time Bestselling Tax Guide The Most Complete and Easy-to-Use Free Supplement with Useable Forms The Most Trusted Name in Tax For over 60 years, more than 38 million Americans have trusted J.K. Lasser to help them save money at tax time "The granddaddy of all do-it-yourself tax guides." Accounting Today "Rated #1. . . Winner and still champion . . . The best balance of thoroughness, organization, and usability." Smart Money Benefit from These New Tax Law Changes for 2002! Tax advantaged 529 college saving plans Lower income tax rates Increased contributions to retirement plans including IRAs and 401(k)s Bonus depreciation for business owners Save Money by Taking Advantage of These Tax Laws! Home office deductions Special capital gains rates Roth IRAs Tuition tax credits Family gift and estate tax savings plans IRA deductions Tax-free home sales Medical expense deductions Filing options for married couples Education savings plans Easy-to-Use Format Explains Complex Tax Laws FILING TIPS and FILING INSTRUCTIONS help you prepare your 2002 return PLANNING REMINDERS highlight year-end tax strategies for 2002 and planning opportunities for 2003 and later years CAUTIONS point out potential pitfalls to avoid and areas where you might expect IRS opposition LAW ALERTS indicate recent changes in the tax law and pending legislation before Congress COURT DECISIONS highlight key rulings from the Tax Court and other federal courts