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Lasser's Gay Finances in a Straight World : A Comprehensive Financial Planning
Handbook by Peter M., Jr. Berkery, Gregory A. Diggins
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"Focusing on financial planning in a system that was not designed
for same-sex couples
or persons with a same-sex orientation, this book helps gay's and lesbian's
identify financial planning issues common to society in general, and to
the gay community specifically. Diggins helps gays and lesbians plan for
the life events likely to affect their financial status, and successfully
develop financial strategies that navigate their finances around these
events."
J.
K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 1998 (Serial)
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Comprehensive, straight, yet easy to use, Your Income Tax 1998 is packed
with all the expert
advice, practical examples, money-saving filing tips, and long-term planning
strategies that readers have come to expect from J.K. Lasser. This a book
that GayTax has used as a staff reference used over 25 years. We use to
help us explain some complex issues. Along with the usual straight as an
arrow advice and illustrated forms, the book includes special tax-planning
sections for the self-employed, investors, senior citizens, homeowners
and families. This is our first choice reference for a more complex return.
Gay
Money by Per Larson
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GFN writer Per Larson's book is the "prescriptive, holistic guide
to financial planning and money management identifies the unique advantages
and
hidden challenges facing gays and their money in a straight world. From
the surplus discretionary income of childless early adulthood to the tax
ramifications of unmarried partnership, Larson presents a detailed framework
for understanding an entire financial gay life. He also outlines an informed,
proactive approach to the specific financial decisions facing anyone living
with H.I.V."
The
J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 1997 : Get the Best of Both America's Most
Trusted Tax Guide and America's Best Tax Software.
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Doing income taxes has become easier than ever--now everything as taxpayer
needs to prepare a return is available in one source at one economical
price. This kit includes all the latest tax law and filing changes for
1997 returns, practical
money-saving filing tips, easy-to-spot alert symbols that highlight new
laws, warnings on tax traps and IRS do's and don'ts--plus TurboTax for
Windows (Head-start version), the award-winning tax preparation software
from Intuit. You can use this software to file on line.
This is the set GayTax suggests if you are going to do your own return.
A great reference book and very good software for personal use, once you
have developed your personal tax plan. At GayTax we know many people have
returns that don't change, from year to year, doing it yourself can save
you money. If doing it yourself is for you, consider having your returns
prepared once every three years by a professional. You can take advantage
of the knowledge of a skilled professional. If you missed something important
you can amend for a refund. The early release of this book allows you to
start early and includes a free software update.
The
Ernst & Young Tax Guide 1998
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(20%)
The Ernst & Young Tax Guide 1998 is for those who could afford to
pay more tax
but choose not to. It has the most complete information on reporting income
from mutual funds and other investments. A whole chapter is devoted to
What to Do If You Employ Domestic Help. There are chapters to cover foreign
citizens working in the U.S. as well as U.S. citizens working abroad. This
is the only guide actually produced by an accounting firm, and it shows.
Information is presented in great detail, but sometimes at the cost of
readability. If you have a return with lots of investments or oil and gas
income, GayTax thinks you will find this book helpful.
The
New Joy of Gay Sex by Charles, Dr. Silverstein, Felice Picano
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An immediate bestseller in 1977, The Joy of Gay Sex was one of the first
books to deal honestly with homosexuality. Ok,
ok so this is not about money! There is lots to learn in life, one can
always benefit from the work of others. This volume offers a thorough and
candid look at homosexuality that reflects the changing times and current
concerns of the gay community. 4-color paintings. 60 drawings. A completely
updated and revised edition of the groundbreaking book on male/male relationships
-- with vital information about the issues and concerns of gay men today.
H&R
Block 1998 Income Tax Guide (Annual) by H&R Block Tax Services
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H&R Block 1998 Income Tax Guide (Annual) by H&R Block Tax Services
List: $15.00 Our Price: $12.00 You Save: $3.00 (20%)The "H&R Block
1998 Income Tax Guide" features the newest forms--suitable for actual
filing, you 1997
return. This book, has line-by-line information on filling out a 1040,
tax planning materials, charts and tables to clarify specifics, a directory
of Special Topics, answers to the most frequently asked questions, hundreds
of examples, and H&R Block's hallmark "Encyclopedia of Tax".
This guide has a coupon good for $10.00 at most H&R block offices.
Uncle Henry and his gang are the straightest preparers in town. GayTax
uses Henry's fee schedule as a guide. You will find GayTax fees in the
same range, coupon accepted. GayTax recommends this for the average taxpayer.
Live
Long & Profit : Wealthbuilding Strategies for Every Stage of Your Life
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(20%)
According to the Census Bureau, five out of six people who turn age
65 today have no hope of financial independence. That is a fact we see
in half of the GayTax clients. Oscar Wilde said "Experience is the
name everyone gives to their mistakes." At GayTax we think all our
brothers and sisters should read this book,
at least twice. Getting old is tough trip, old and queer is harder.
This book will give you a plan. "Live Long and Profit" takes
readers step by step through the most common money blocks, tackling financial
issues through their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. Those of us who
made mistakes or had trouble visit, can still repair some of the damage.
Readers are guided through each decade of their financial life as Kay Shirley
explains investment basics and reveals how to overcome compulsion-based
attitudes about money. Everyone in their 20s and 30s should use this as
a finanicial plan. At GayTax we think everyone should read this book, just
change some of the he and she words in your mind. Kay Shirley offers a
simple straight plan, just change John and Jane to John and John or Jane
and Jane. "Shopping is not a hobby!" says Lionel Mayrand, queer
in charge at GayTax. Book Pub: 9/97.

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