Tax Deductions
A tax deduction reduces the amount of income that is subject to taxation by federal and state governments. View the current standard deduction amounts and other tax deduction information.
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Latest Tax Deduction Articles
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8 zany tax deductions to avoid claiming
Did you hear the one about the fully deductible boyfriend? See what else people tried to deduct.
5 min read Feb 27, 2012 -
Tax advantages of long-term care insurance
The government improved tax incentives for long-term care insurance. Can you benefit?
4 min read Feb 27, 2012 -
Small-biz tax write-offs
Do you know which tax write-offs you can claim being a small business?
1 min read Feb 22, 2012 -
Get a tax break for college tuition fees?
If your kid is willing to study, bone up on these government dollars for scholars.
2 min read Feb 16, 2012 -
Schedule L and Schedule M are gone
For 2011 tax returns, there’s no need to file Schedule L or Schedule M because the relevant tax claims are no longer allowed.
1 min read Feb 07, 2012 -
Calculating 2 mileage rates
The standard mileage deduction was raised on July 1 from 51 cents per mile to 55.5 cents.
Feb 07, 2012 -
Deducting investment interest expense
Your mortgage interest can offset investment income from dividends, interest and capital gains.
2 min read Jan 12, 2012 -
12 tempting tax tips for 2012
No new taxes are planned, but you may want to take advantage of loopholes before they close.
5 min read Dec 27, 2011 -
Section 179 deduction and bonus depreciation
Section 179 deduction and bonus depreciation let businesses write off expenses more quickly.
2 min read Dec 08, 2011 -
5 tax deductions that favor the rich
All is not equal when it comes to tax breaks. The rich benefit more.
4 min read Dec 07, 2011 -
Tax planning 2011: Smart moves to make now
As 2011 winds down, make these tax moves now to cut your next tax bill.
7 min read Nov 22, 2011 -
Ordinary loss: extraordinary tax deduction
If inherited property loses value, your tax strategy depends on how the IRS will categorize your loss.
3 min read Jul 12, 2011 -
Deducting taxes on unimproved land
You can elect to capitalize some expenses if you can’t benefit from a tax deduction.
2 min read Jun 02, 2011 -
Uncle Sam helps out with children’s day care
Expenses paid with a flexible spending account can’t be claimed for the child care credit.
2 min read May 10, 2011 -
How to account for business loss
If you use the cash-basis method of accounting, you can’t incur a loss for an uncollected account.
1 min read Apr 19, 2011 -
10 craziest tax deductions for 2011
Tax time lends itself to the occasional crazy deduction.
1 min read Apr 18, 2011 -
Job hunting could help cut your taxes
You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that your job search can help cut your tax bill.
1 min read Apr 12, 2011 -
Deducting travel and entertainment expenses
You can treat tickets as either a gift or entertainment, whichever is to your advantage.
2 min read Apr 07, 2011 -
10 craziest tax deductions for 2011
Taxpayers cook up wacky ways to shave their taxes. CPAs share the funniest ones.
5 min read Apr 05, 2011 -
Paying tax on foreign real estate
You can’t double dip, but you also don’t want to be double taxed on your Canadian rental unit.
2 min read Apr 05, 2011