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Deductions & Credits
- Are any over-the-counter medications deductible, and, if so, which ones?Free
- I fill some of my prescriptions through a Canadian drug service. Can I deduct the costs?Free
- Can I deduct assisted-living facility expenses paid on behalf of a parent?Free
- Does my ex-wife need to sign off on the home loan interest so that I can claim the interest as a deduction?Free
- What would be the basis for my deduction of income from collector's items sold at a charity auction — cost or market value?Free
- Can an individual claim a deduction for donating a horse to a 4-H club?Free
- If a person has started moving in one tax year and finishes in the next year, can a deduction be taken in both years?Free
- Can I deduct hurricane losses that are not covered by insurance?Free
- Can we deduct our moving expenses and job-search costs from our taxes?Free
- Can treadmills be deducted as weight-loss equipment?Free
- I have a home-based business. Do I deduct or depreciate the cost of a new roof for my home?Free
- Is there is a limit on how much money I can put into an IRA. Is there a penalty if I "overinvest" in one year?Free
- I have some short-term capital losses, short-term capital gains, and long-term capital gains. Can I offset these?Free
- Can I claim capital loss on the sale of a personal residence?Free
- Can I deduct points and pre-paid property tax on Schedule A?Free
- How are HSA accounts useful?Free
- What happens when you take more out of a flexible spending account than you contribute?Free
- Can I file as head of household if I am the noncustodial parent?Free
- Can I create a scholarship for my child?Free
