US Tax Deductions

US tax deductions will show you some of the most common deductuions you might miss. This is a must for home-based businesses to learn what business deductions they can take



Below is a list of more tax deductions, after calculating total income and subtracting all your deductions (standard & itemized), whichever is larger will determine your taxable income. Therefore make sure you can put more money back into your pocket. Below is a guide to go by but make sure you check with 26 U.S.C. Section 100-250.

An exemption amount for the tax payer, the spouse, each child, and any other qualified dependents and certain disabilities.

Certain taxes paid

Mortgage interest paid on one's primary residence

Qualified mortgage insurance premiums

Equity loan or line of credit interest

Charitable contributions

Business deduction related to your expenses regarding employment such as mileage

Business start up expenses

Hobby expenses

Union and professional dues

Medical expenses

Removal of building barriers to the disable and elderly

The cost of tax advice

Depreciation of business assets

Uniforms and work clothing

Moving expenses in some cases

Job searches in the same occupation

Casualty losses

Educational expenses for same career

State and local taxes

Gambling losses

Capital losses such as from the sale of stock that has lost value

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