Book excerpt: With just a little foresight this year, April won't be so painful next year. Let tax experts David DeJong and Ann Gray Jakabcin guide you through the year. If you've ever been surprised by how much you owe when preparing your taxes, J.K. Lasser's TM Year-Round Tax Strategies 2000 can help save you money, regardless of your income. Whether you invest in stocks or mutual funds, own a home, work from home, own a business, freelance, consult, or contribute to a retirement plan, you'll find the tax-saving strategies in this book invaluable. In this volume you will find: Detailed coverage of new tax laws and IRS rules Plain English explanations of income reporting rules, tax deductions, and tax credits Questions and answers illustrating tax-filing and tax-planning techniques Special sections highlighting tax-planning opportunities for investors, business owners, and individuals planning for retirement