(NAPSA)}—Thisyear, a turbulent economy and more than 440 changes to the tax law have been added to the usual tax-time confusion. Fortunately, a pair of books, developed by experts from leading financial firms, can help answer many of the common(and not-so-common) questions that taxpayers have. J.K.LASSER'SJ Wieowe ‘The Ernst&Yo Ss] EXE These annual guides help answertax-related questions. J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2002 (Wiley, $16.95) and The Ernst & Young Tax Guide 2002 (Wiley, $16.95) tackle timely issues, show how to use exten- sions to your advantage, indicate possible deductions and point out common taxpayer mistakes and pitfalls. These respected guides help taxpayers navigate the course of IRS regulations, with such helpful information as: What to do if you were down- sized, laid off or fired in 2001 (or 2002); What the “kiddie tax” is and how it can affect parents’ returns; Why you should file, even if you cannotafford to pay; What deductions are permitted even if you don’t itemize; and How to maximize itemized deductions. J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2002 and The Ernst & Young Tax Guide 2002 are available at bookstores, or direct from the publisher at www.wiley.com.
