Tax Planning Strategies: Tax Savings Opportunities for Individuals and Families (2008-2009) is ideal for gaining a clear understanding of many tax planning approaches and techniques that may yield substantial tax savings for individuals. This helpful, plain-English guide focuses on the income tax issues for individuals that need to be addressed throughout the year, as well as retirement and estate planning strategies. This new edition of the popular Tax Planning Strategies book has been completely revised and updated to reflect the numerous new tax planning options, strategies and considerations in light of new tax legislation and regulatory changes. Tax Planning Strategies provides clear and concise explanations of the new planning opportunities available to individuals and families. Main topics covered include: - Importance of Tax Planning - Income Subject to Tax - Making Deductions Count - Investment Decisions - Retirement Planning Considerations - Minimizing Estate and Gift Taxes - Family Tax Planning Strategies - Estimated Tax The guide includes special Planning Alerts and Tax Tips which highlight important tax planning advice and information. In addition, a handy planning checklist provides quick reference to the pertinent tax savings strategies. Other helpful appendices include: - Tax Calendar - Income Tax Rates - Average Itemized Deductions Chart Revised and published annually, CCH's Tax Planning Strategies is the perfect tool to assist in planning for this year's taxes, while also taking steps to deal with next year's taxes.