tax deductions

When the costs of medical services are not covered under your health insurance plan, they still may be deductible on your federal income tax return. However, the Affordable Care Act has impacted the amount of medical expense deductions that may be available. Tax Deductible Medical and Dental...

Your child can bring some additional joy to your life during tax season. The federal government recognizes the significant costs involved with raising children. As a result, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) provides special tax benefits for parents. The following list of tax credits...

Making a donation to a charity, whether it is old clothes or money, may come with an additional benefit - a deduction on your federal income tax return. However, not every charitable contribution may be deductible, which is why it’s important to understand the rules and conduct proper tax...

With these seven tips, anyone can learn how to effectively reduce their tax liability and maximize their deductions. But it is important to remember that you can't have good tax planning without the planning. Once you become familiar with the basics and how to spot opportunities, the process...

Bad investment advice, recent economic troubles and poor stock market performance have resulted in many people losing a great deal of money on their investments. However there is some hope for a taxpayer suffering such misfortune. The taxpayer may be able to recoup some of the losses with the...

In the past, the rich and wealthy could avoid paying most or all of their income taxes by taking advantage of tax loopholes in the tax code. However, in 1969 the federal government came up with the AMT (Alternative Minimum Tax) in order to put a stop to this tax practice. It was another way to...

With a growing frequency, taxpayers not only live, sleep and eat with their families in their home but they also work there too. Whether you spend a couple of hours a week at home for work or it’s a full time engagement, you should know whether you have the ability to file a tax deduction for a...