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  Deductions and Adjustments





Tax Law allows you to lower the income on which your tax is computed by subtracting certain kinds of expenses. Just because you "had to pay it" does NOT make it deductible. Only specific expenses that have been designated by the Tax Law can be deducted.

Some items among the following can be used to adjust your income even if you do not itemize your deductions . We will examine what you have and make a decision as to whether you will pay less by using the standard deduction or by itemizing.

Make sure you keep proper records of supporting information for all your deductions. If your return is questioned by the IRS, you may need to show this documentation.

Look over the following list and provide us with any items that apply to you:

Adoption Expenses  - call for details
Excludable Foreign Earned Income - call for details
Alimony Paid - Include the amount, the name of the payee and the Soc. Sec. No.
Interest Paid (Include COPIES of 1098-INT forms)
  • Interest Paid on your Home Mortgage(s)
  • Interest Paid on Home Equity Lines of Credit
  • Carryover of Points paid on a mortgage refinance
  • Investment-related interest paid
  • Medical Savings Account payments
  • Individual Retirement Account (IRA) payments
  • Keogh and self-employed SEP and SIMPLE plan payments
  • Student Loans interest paid (may be deductible even if you don't itemize)
  • If you bought a home this year, COPY of Escrow papers from purchase
  • Taxes Paid
  • Real Estate Taxes paid this tax year on your primary residence
  • Real Estate Taxes paid this tax year on a vacation residence
  • Personal Property Taxes including amounts in auto license fees
  • State Income Taxes paid or withheld
  • City/Local Income Taxes paid or withheld
  • State Disability Insurance (taxing authority name)
  • Contributions
  • Cash contributions to churches & recognized charities
  • Non-cash gifts to recognized charities (provide list with fair market values)
  • Mileage driven for charitable organizations
  • Miscellaneous
  • Union Dues
  • Uniforms (not business suits) plus uniform cleaning
  • Tools
  • Tax Preparation & Tax Books purchased
  • Employment Service fees
  • Work-related books & magazines
  • Gambling Losses if you have gambling winnings shown as income
  • Expenses related to income-producing investments
  • Safe deposit boxes for income or tax matters
  • Any other expenses which you think may be deductible
  • Identify each item in detail
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