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Now revised with the latest tax law changes and tax-saving strategies, this perennial bestseller is indispensable for frustrated taxpayers everywhere. Expert authors Eric Tyson and David Silverman offer a comprehensive, plain-English guide that demystifies the process of filing tax forms with guidance on how to fill them out correctly -- as well as how to plan for the year ahead. Their advice includes: -- Answers to the most frequently asked tax questions -- Explanations of tax law changes for 2001 with complete line-by-line analyses -- Help on how to plan ahead for the next tax season and map out a sound financial future -- Guidance for those with special tax situations, such as small business owners -- Strategies for avoiding an audit and what to do when one occurs