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The Best Overlooked Deductions

Which deductions are commonly overlooked by tax payers? When is it possible to utilize these deductions?



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by Arthur.Rubin

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Sep 30 '01 2001 only overlooked tax rebate
If you didn't receive your full prebate in 2001, you can try again in 2002.... read full review
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by frazzledspice

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Apr 13 '00 An Overlooked Deduction--And a Modest Proposal
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by Arthur.Rubin

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Mar 21 '00 Part 5A: Business or hobby?
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by Arthur.Rubin

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Apr 07 '00 Part 5B: Business and Hobby expenses: Depreciation and expensing revised 5/3/00
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by Arthur.Rubin

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Mar 13 '00 Part 4: Credits
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by Arthur.Rubin

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Mar 08 '00 Part 1: Filing status and exemptions
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by Arthur.Rubin

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Mar 08 '00 Part 2: Income and Adjustments
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by Arthur.Rubin

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Apr 07 '00 Part 5C: Other business deductions
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by Arthur.Rubin

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Mar 13 '00 Part 3: Deductions and Exemptions
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by jcare
Feb 28 '00 Cut Your Taxes with Epinions
Write-off part of your Epinions income against taxes.... read full review
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by johnwc937
Mar 12 '01 Get the Most Value from your Charitable Donations
This article lists the thrift shop values for many commonly donated items. Use the values in this list when determining your deduction for charitable donations.... read full review
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by netKat
Feb 14 '00 Don't Overlook these Deductions if you Itemize!
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by jurgrace
Jun 30 '08 How to Turn Your Car Into Tax Savings with the New Mileage Rate
Depending on your situation, a mileage deduction might be a great help for you.... read full review
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by jcare
Mar 16 '00 Pay Your Kids, Cut Your Taxes: The Basics
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by jurgrace
Jun 19 '09 Unlock the potential for plenty of tax deductions by purchasing a home
Mortgage interest is usually the final touch to get you in a position to itemize deductions and save thousands of tax dollars in the process.... read full review
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by jcare
Oct 27 '00 Top Ten Terrific Tax Tune-Up Tips
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by netKat
Feb 10 '00 1040 Tax Reducers: whether or not you itemize
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by davidk_anderso
Feb 08 '09 Maximizing Your Charitable Donation Deduction
Don't just claim a bag clothes and a few hundred dollars of donations.  Itemize your donations using fair market values and keep good records to boost your deduction.... read full review
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by jsquarejj
Mar 24 '00 Don't Fall for "Donate your car to charity" Hype. You and Your Charity Will Benefit
Car donation schemes introduce middlemen who demand a profit. Put more money in your own pocket and give more to your favorite charity by selling that old junker yourself. ... read full review
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by jsquarejj
Mar 30 '01 While you hunt for exotic deductions, don't forget details on the simple stuff.
State and local income taxes, real property taxes, and personal property taxes. Don't overlook the details of these basic deductions.... read full review
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by amylouky
Feb 26 '00 Hey low income filers! Don't miss this!
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by amylouky
Feb 26 '00 College students! (and parents) Don't forget your credits!
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by francesca57
Feb 14 '00 Deductions for Volunteers
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by jsquarejj
Nov 21 '01 You must ACT NOW to use your INVESTMENT LOSSES to generate TAX SAVINGS.
After the long bull market, many investors are experiencing significant investment losses for the first time. You must act before year end to turn these losses into income tax savings.... read full review
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by DEjrBudweiser8
Mar 28 '01 Moving, Medical, Mileage, & Prescriptions!
Medical expenses can end up helping you at the end of the year if they are extreme enough. Check into your rights to claim them.... read full review
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by Profilewriter
Apr 03 '00 Save tax $ by deducting investment expenses, possibly even your computer
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by Profilewriter
Feb 28 '00 Epinion Deductions
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by jcare
Mar 20 '00 Pay Your Kids, Cut Your Taxes: Advanced
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by mattjoe
Feb 28 '00 I PROMISED YOU I'D TELL YOU HOW TO DEDUCT WHAT YOU BOUGHT, here it is
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by jcare
Mar 16 '00 No Taxation Without Representation - Foreign Taxes Reclaimed
If you pay taxes to a foreign government, Uncle Sam will give you 100% credit for them.... read full review
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by Profilewriter
Mar 06 '00 Warning! Serious tax consequences for home office deduction
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by shaggyk
Feb 04 '00 The Hidden Win-Win
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by Business_Bob
Feb 01 '00 Hidden Deductions
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by theshelley
Feb 11 '00 John & Jane's cheat sheet for a schedule A
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by jcare
Feb 28 '00 Clothes Maketh the Charitable Deduction
Claim any old clothes you give away to charity as a deduction. Feel good and save on taxes !!... read full review
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by jcare
Mar 06 '00 Have Kids - Save Taxes !!
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by jcare
Feb 29 '00 I Would Walk 10,000 Miles ..
Make sure you claim your miles as a charitable deduction.... read full review
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by renewal2
Jun 16 '00 Declare Yourself A Business
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by mrlarry
Jan 01 '01 Make the Coming Year Less Taxing
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by Miztyblu
Mar 16 '00 Charities-The best of both worlds
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by parrrk
Oct 03 '00 To Give or Not to Give - the CHARITY Question..
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by mrmazda
Feb 09 '00 New Deduction I found....
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by TLCREDD
Mar 04 '00 DOUBLE DIP ON DEDUCTIONS
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by jsquarejj
Feb 28 '01 Donating a car to charity was never hassle free. Now it's even more painful.
Donating your car to charity was never really hassle free, as stated in the ubiquitous commercials. Now, the IRS is cracking down.... read full review
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by parrrk
Jul 15 '00 Did Your Spouse Take Half Of Your Taxes In the DIVORCE?
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by dbhoutx
Feb 20 '00 Don't forget those miles doing volunteer work!
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by kentski
Jun 15 '00 Should you get excited about a tax refund? NO!
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by jcare
Mar 03 '00 Did you sell your home in 2000 ?
Find two common deductions people miss when buying/selling a house... read full review
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by KLP
Apr 20 '00 Taxes - Prepare for next year!
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by smeurer8
Mar 18 '00 Deduct, Deduct, Deduct!!
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by parrrk
Jul 14 '00 Is your Air Conditioning Deductible?
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by ourplanner.org
Oct 02 '00 Important Tax Breaks For Homeowners
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by jsquarejj
Apr 01 '00 Time Your Deductions to Maximize Tax Savings
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by savagefamily
Apr 04 '00 Did you make under $23,000? Got Kids?
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by ourplanner.org
Oct 01 '00 Tax Saving Tips For The Average Employed Worker
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by mheid123
Apr 06 '00 Adoptive Parents - Big Tax Benefits for You
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by scottsman
Mar 23 '00 The Home Office Deduction should be overlooked by homeowners
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by theshelley
Sep 27 '00 Things to consider before the end of the year
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by diggler
Mar 07 '00 Razor Sharp Home Mortgage Interest
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by beerbuff
Mar 04 '00 If you write for e-pinion you can increase your deductions
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by Profilewriter
Apr 06 '00 Plan for Epinions profits
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by calwaone
Mar 05 '00 Gambling? Get a W2 form?
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by charles
Apr 12 '00 Deductions You Never Knew You Could Have: Dependency & Itemized Deductions
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by sweetcece
Apr 13 '00 Deductions for Special Needs Children
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by jstancil
Aug 10 '00 Reduce Your Taxes
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by calwaone
Jul 10 '00 What About Your Boat?
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by calwaone
Mar 30 '00 Did Your Adult Son or Daughter Return Home?
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by elliottc
Sep 13 '00 Home, Home on the Range
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by calwaone
Mar 28 '01 ARE YOU ON DISABILITY? GREAT TAX DEDUCTION OFTEN MISSED, HERE!
ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY??? KNOW THIS:... read full review
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by hfranz
Feb 27 '00 8863 form - $1000 credit for students who spent over $5k/yr on tuition!!
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by tammy11
Mar 23 '00 Don't let the Government USE your Money!
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by waslo
Feb 21 '00 More Deductions To Consider
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by magnoon
Jan 24 '01 Donation - benefit many, save a lot
I recommend that you look into the wisdom of giving away rather than trying to sell...the taxes you save just may exceed the income you would have received otherwise.... read full review
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by mouth1
Mar 26 '00 Don't Overlook the Most Obvious
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by missy69
Nov 06 '00 How not to pay taxes
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by mdickson
Apr 28 '00 Expert
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