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Do you regularly make donations to charitable organizations? It feels great to help out those in need, and you can even get a benefit at tax time in the form of a deduction. In some cases, you may be eligible to deduct your donation from your taxes. The following facts can help you determine if […]

It may seem like it takes a little more effort to itemize your deductions, but doing so can save you a tax time. By itemizing your deductions, you list all of your expenses and what you’ve paid on a Schedule A, which you file with your Form 1040. There are a range of expenses that […]

Do you have expenses relating to your job? If so, you may be able to deduct them on your Form 104, Schedule A, Itemized Deductions, when you file your taxes. These deductions are taken as a miscellaneous itemized deduction, and are subject to adjusted gross income limitations. Traveling expenses are generally non-deductible, however some transportation […]

Different non-business related taxes can be deductible at tax time. There are four different types of state or local taxes that are eligible for federal deduction: Income taxes (including foreign) Real estate taxes (including foreign) Personal property taxes General sales taxes You can claim these taxes that you paid during the year on a Schedule […]

Medical expenses can be quite costly, and take a lot of money out of your hands. Instead of deducting your hard earned cash from your wallet, consider taking a deduction of your unreimbursed medical expenses at tax time. Beginning January 1, 2013, you are able to deduct your total medical expenses paid for you, your […]