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Can I claim medical miles driving to doctors?

can I claim energy efficiency upgrades such as Roof Coating and smart thermostats?

can I claim a $1070.18 TV I purchased and donated to Goodwill?

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ColeenD3
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Deductions

1) Yes, you can claim medical miles to doctors.

 

2)You can't claim Energy Star appliances or water-saving improvements like low-flow toilets, low-flow showerheads, or xeriscaping on your federal return. However, many state and local governments and utility companies offer incentives or rebates for energy- or water-saving home improvements. An online search will reveal what your state has to offer (for example, you might search for Arizona toilet rebate or California water-saving incentives).

Under the Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit, you can get a federal tax credit for installing alternative energy equipment, such as solar electric property, solar water heaters, geothermal heat pumps, small wind turbines, and fuel cell property.

 

If you made energy-efficient improvements to your home like energy-saving roofs, windows, skylights, and doors, you'll be able to claim the Nonbusiness Energy Property Credit for 10% of amounts paid for qualified energy efficiency improvements, up to a lifetime cap of $500 or fixed dollar amounts ranging from $50 to $300 for energy-efficient property, including furnaces, boilers, biomass stoves, heat pumps, water heaters, central air conditioners, and circulating fans.

 

See this LINK for more information.

 

3) Yes, this is a noncash contribution. Both the medical expenses and your donations are entered in the Deductions section and will show on Schedule A. Your standard deduction may end of being a greater benefit but the program will determine which is best.

 

 

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