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Deductions & credits

Maximize Personal Tax Deductions: Itemized vs Standard

If you’re confused as to whether it’s better to take the Standard Deduction or Itemize Deductions on Schedule A, you’re not alone. Personal tax deductions include such things as charitable donations, mortgage interest, property taxes, state income ta... read more

Dependents: Children, Relatives & Others

If you want to get those juicy dependent tax credits and benefits, it’s important to get it right. Getting it wrong can create an IRS mess you don’t want to be a part of - trust me on this one! If the result isn’t in your favor, not only will you lik... read more

Charitable Donations: A Tax & Giving Win!

It’s always wonderful to donate to charitable causes. But did you know that the type of organization you donate to can actually make a difference on your taxes - and even whether or not you can actually deduct it? For example, donating cash through a... read more

Favorite Tax Deductions & Credits for Families!

Everyone knows there are tax benefits to having children and dependents and some are pretty amazing! If you’ve ever had questions about the popular Child Tax Credit (CTC) or Earned Income Credit (EIC), this is the place to be! TurboTax does the think... read more

Tax Deductions Worth Looking Into!

It seems the most popular question at tax time is “Can I deduct this…?”. Of course you don’t want to pay more taxes than you need to; and you want to get all the tax deductions and credits you’re entitled to take. The resources below have helped many... read more

For 2025 tax year, I may request an HSA reimbursement for long term care premium up to $4,810 (I'm 68). Can I exceed that limit if I get reimbursed for prior years?

I would like to get reimbursed (in 2025) for long term care insurance premiums from years 2021-2025 (5 years).

My daughter was not mark for child credit

Rejected because of the Home Buyer credit I received in 2008. I divorced but the home I received the credit for stopped being my main home on or before December 31, 2023

There is a balance of $325 that can be taken out of my refund if the return is accepted. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?

Why did I only receive $500 per child this tax return? I hardly make any money so it’s not because I make too much.

I am not married.

Im apparently able to write off my uniform purchases where will i put that in

i bought around 300 worth of uniforms and accessories required by my job

I am in a disaster areas and the software is calculating a penalty? How can I fix it?

Is a HELOC on primary residence tax deductible?

prior year vehicle depreciation

I need my prior year vehicle depreciation number for our current business portion of our filing. From what I have read in prior posts, the number should be on our prior year Form 4562. The only depreciation showing on both the Depreciation and Amorti... read more

No child child support no never own child

Claim alone myself no hosue hold

two 1098s

Hello, my home loan was sold to another lender during 2024. I have the latest 1098 but can't get the earlier one because the site of the original lender isn't working. My question: is the mortgage interest on the latest 1098 the same as the mortgage ... read more