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Tax Deductions for Individuals
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Mortgage Interest Deduction
Deduct the interest paid on mortgage for a primary or secondary residence, potentially saving hundreds to thousands of dollars depending on the mortgage size and interest rate.
Student Loan Interest Deduction
Deduct up to
Medical and Dental Expenses Deduction
Deduct unreimbursed medical and dental expenses that exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income (AGI).
State and Local Taxes (SALT) Deduction
Deduct state and local property, income, and sales taxes up to a combined limit of 5,000 if married filing separately).
Charitable Contributions Deduction
Deduct charitable contributions to qualified organizations, potentially reducing taxable income significantly.
Home Office Deduction
Deduct expenses for business use of your home, based on the percentage of your home used for business.
Educator Expenses Deduction
Eligible educators can deduct up to
Retirement Savings Contributions Credit (Saver's Credit)
Receive a credit for contributions to a retirement account, which could reduce the tax owed or increase the refund. Credit rate depends on AGI and filing status.
Energy-Efficient Home Improvements Credit
Claim a tax credit for certain energy-efficient home improvements, which can result in direct tax savings.
Health Savings Account (HSA) Deduction
Deduct contributions to a qualified HSA, which can lower your taxable income and provide savings for healthcare costs.
Adoption Credit
Claim a credit for qualified adoption expenses, potentially reducing the amount of tax owed rather than reducing taxable income.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Contribute to a dependent care FSA to pay for eligible child care expenses, reducing taxable income by the amount contributed.
Self-Employment Tax Deduction
Deduct half of the self-employment tax when calculating adjusted gross income, helping to reduce the overall tax burden.
IRA Deduction
Deduct contributions to a Traditional IRA, which lowers your taxable income and provides savings for retirement.
Alimony Deduction (for agreements before 2019)
Deduct alimony payments made under divorce or separation agreements that were executed before 2019.
Gambling Loss Deduction
Deduct gambling losses to the extent of gambling winnings, which helps in offsetting taxable gambling income.
Disaster Loss Deduction
Deduct losses from federally declared disasters not covered by insurance, potentially reducing taxable income significantly.
Tuition and Fees Deduction
Deduct up to
Foreign Tax Credit
Claim a credit for taxes paid to foreign governments, reducing your U.S. tax liability on a dollar-for-dollar basis.
Mortgage Points Deduction
Deduct the points paid during the purchase of your primary residence, potentially saving a significant amount in taxes.
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