estate columnist If you own rental property, you should be taking advantage of the many tax write-offs available. Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide gives residential landlords the plain-English guide they need to save money on taxes -- without the services of a pricey accounting firm. This book explains how to maximize your deductions without drawing the ire of the IRS. Find out how to: - fill out IRS Schedule E - take real estate tax credits - figure out if an expense is a repair (deductible) or an improvement (depreciable) - maximize your depreciation deductions - deduct losses arising from real estate ownership - keep proper tax records - deduct home office, travel, and casualty losses Every Landlord's Tax Deduction Guide is comprehensive yet easy to read and provides interesting real-world examples. This edition is completely updated for 2013 returns and reflects the latest tax information and numbers.

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