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Need lots of Tax deductions help????????

Original post by LuckyMe

I need a bigger return this year to take a big chunk out of the wedding expenses. Can anyone give me good deductions I might not be thinking of. DH and I go to school, we have 4 kids we can claim and we dont own a home. Help, Help, Help!
TIA
Espo22 Posted:

Re: Need lots of Tax deductions help????????

here are a few others

Mortgage interest is a tax-deductible expense. Mortgage interest is reported on Form 1040, Schedule A along with other itemized deductions. Taxpayers paying mortgage interest should fill out Schedule A to see if their itemized deductions exceed their standard deduction. If so, taxpayers will save more money on their taxes by itemizing.

you have children, you qualify for the Child Tax Credit. Find out how to fill out the child tax credit worksheet and if you need to file IRS Form 8901.

You can reduce your taxes by claiming a tax credit for education expenses. Learn about the Hope Credit, the Lifetime Learning Credit, and other information for Form 8863.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit reduces your taxes by providing a tax credit for money you spend on day care and child care services. Find out how to qualify for the Child Care Tax Credit and how to fill out Form 2441.

If you are a teacher, and you paid for classroom supplies and other materials out of your own pocket, you can claim those expenses on Form 1040 line 23.

If you moved to start a new job, or to seek work in a new city, you may be able to deduct the cost of your moving expenses from your income.

Qualifying vehicles purchased on or after January 1, 2006, will be eligible for a tax credit ranging from $400 to $3,400 based on fuel economy. The hybrid car tax credit is actually a combination of two separate tax credits. The math is complicated, and fortunately you won't have to calculate it. The car manufacturers and the IRS will certify the tax credit amount of qualifying vehicles.

If you are searching for a job, you can deduct your job search expenses as an itemized deduction on your Schedule A. Find out which job hunting expenses are tax-deductible.

You can claim up to $2,500 of student loan interest you paid as an above-the-line tax deduction on Form 1040.

del Rio Posted:

Re: Need lots of Tax deductions help????????

If you are searching for a job, you can deduct your job search expenses as an itemized deduction on your Schedule A. Find out which job hunting expenses are tax-deductible.




I didn't know about this one I have to pass it along to a BM.
Thanks!

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