Do you know which items you can deduct?

You can deduct repairs to your residence as an itemized deduction on your income taxes.

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People who have more children pay lower taxes than those who have fewer children.

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You can deduct the cost of your facelift as a medical expense on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions.

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If you're in the process of getting a divorce as of 12/31, you can file your taxes as "single" if you no longer live together.

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Property taxes on your personal residence are deductible.

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You must report child support you receive as income on your taxes.

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You must report alimony you receive from your ex-spouse as income on your taxes.

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If you pay your friend's mortgage for a year, you can take the deduction for his mortgage interest on your income tax return.

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The cost of a vasectomy is deductible as a medical expense on Schedule A, Itemized Deductions.

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The cost of tuition to send your child to private, not-for-profit school is deductible as a charitable contribution.

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Your Social Security number on your tax return must match the number on your W-2 in order for your refund to be processed by the IRS.

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Anyone who lived with you for the whole year can be claimed as a dependent on your tax return.

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If you participate in a "work from home" business opportunity, you’ll be able to deduct personal expenses like your cell phone bill, heating bill, and home repairs as business expenses.

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If you volunteer for a charity, you can take a deduction equal to your hourly rate at your regular job, times the number of hours you worked for the charity.

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If you lived outside the United States all year, you don't have to file a U.S. income tax return.

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