Income Tax Deductions

Income Tax Deductions Against Capital Gains 
I sold 40 acres after owning it for 23 years. When figuring my taxable gain, can I deduct the 23 years worth of property taxes as part of my basis for …

Driver Services Mileage Tax Deduction 
I am an independent contractor as a driver/courier. If mileage is taken as a deduction are all other expenses then not allowed?

Airline Taxes Income Tax Deduction 
I'm following up on a question someone else asked you about deducting the TAXES on an airline ticket. You said one can deduct the whole thing, but that …

Casualty Income Tax Deduction 
We had the foundation sink on our house. The concrete slab sank 4-1/2 inches which left moisture in the house. Our house was filled with mold and …

Head of Household Income Tax Deduction 
I retired in November of 2010. My nephew lives with me and will claim head of household as his filing status for this tax year 2011 my question …

Airline and Phone Income Tax Deductions 
Can the fees included on the tax for airline tickets, car rentals, and phone bill be included as itemized deductions.

Income Tax Alimony Deduction  
How do I claim the income received from alimony and child support from my now newly remarried to me ex husband? We have petitioned the courts but they …

Dental Work Income Tax Deductible 
Are dental bills deductible for married filing jointly on federal returns?

Federal Income Tax Deductions 
My son gifted us $5000.00 in 2011, as we are unemployed and need help with bills. Is he able to deduct from his federal income tax return. We live …

Fire/EMT Income Tax Deductions 
Where am I listing my deductions for meals/house dues, and also for cellular phone expenses, on my tax forms? Thanks.

Are Airline Taxes Income Tax Deductible? 
Hello, Can I deduct taxes that I'm paying on airplane tickets? I'm flying to Europe very often and my ticket can cost around 450$ + 350$ are taxes...can …

Charitable Contributions Income Tax Deduction 
When using form 1040 do I list and deduct my charitable contributions?

Are Federal Tax Payments Income Tax Deductible 
I owed $14,000 to the IRS paid in full in 2011 tax year. Is any of this amount deductible next year?

Dental Income Tax Deductions 
Are dental payments deductible?

Child Income Tax Deduction 
I did not claim my oldest son last year because he made money on his own. This year he doesn't have a job and he is going to college and is 24 yr …

Medical Expense Income Tax Deduction 
How much per km for medical travel in nb and how much per meal per person for medical travel? Thank you

Realtor Income Tax Deductions 
Can I deduct the course fees for my realtors license in Alberta?

Income Tax Deduction Business Expenses 
How does deducting expenses work? If I make 50,000 gross income and claim 10,000 for business expenses, does that mean I only pay taxes on 40,000? …

Elderly Health Care Income Tax Deductions 
Can you deduct health care expenses for an elderly parent (home health care CNA, or Day Care for Adults) if you pay out of pocket? Medicare does not …

Home Income Tax Deductions 
We bought a mobile home may of 2010 can we claim it on our taxes this year?

Income Tax Deduction of Lap-Band Surgery 
Is lap-band surgery deductible as a itemized medical deduction allowed? Full cost of surgery was paid by myself including cost of air fair to get to place …

Day Care Income Tax Deduction 
My mother lives in our home and Provides daycare for our children and we also pay her. How can we claim or use this as a deduction on our taxes ? …

Mortgage Interest Income Tax Deduction  
Can I claim the mortgage interest deduction on my tax return when I am on title but not on the bank loan? I receive the income and claim the expenses …

Mileage Income Tax Deduction 
Every day I go to the office and then the office assigns me a job to go to. Is the mileage I drive after leaving the office deductible?

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Airline Income Taxes Deductible 
Are the taxes that you pay for an airline ticket tax deductible under misc. taxes? Thanks

Income Tax Deductions as a Realtor 
Can I claim/write off dental costs? Can I claim/write off dry cleaning? Can I claim/write off costs associated with the ownership of my cottage if …

Income Tax Deductions of a Gift 
If i give $10,000 to my child, can I deduct it from my taxes?

Firefighter Meals and Cell Phone Income Tax Deduction 
Hi there, First, thanks for helping all of us who would be lost otherwise. Onto the question...I'm a full-time firefighter at a municipal dept. My schedule …

Coaching Income Tax Deductions 
How much is the maximum deduction if I pay my assistant coach from my own compensation? Thank you Jason

Is Coaching Income Tax Deductible 
I used a business coach last year to help me develop my business. Can I deduct those costs and if yes, where exactly?

Car Income Tax Deduction 
I began a new career as an insurance appraiser last year. As a result, my self employment income was less than $40 with 2 listed dependents plus myself …

Closing Cost Income Tax Deductions Not rated yet
What costs am I able to deduct from the closing of a new house?

Living With Partner Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
I am living with my partner in Pennsylvania. I am not working and she totally supports me in every way thinkable. She is head of the household. Can …

Bankrupt Airline Tickets Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
If you've purchased airline tickets and the airline goes bankrupt and the tickets become worthless and no airline will honor, can you deduct the loss of …

Vehicle Percentage Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
I owe a Mahindra Scorpio which I hired it to a company on Rs.36000 per month with driver and all the maintenance will be mine. I want to know how much …

Donation To Father Income Tax Deductible? Not rated yet
If I pay donation to my father is it tax deductible?

Motor Home Interest Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
We own a home and a motor home (second home) and have been declaring the loan interest on both in the past. We have now decided to turn the motor …

Temporary Living Expenses Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
I have taken a position as a contract employee for a ten month assignment. The position is located several hundred miles from my residence requiring …

Income Tax Deduction For Airline Tickets Not rated yet
I am a photography teacher and did ten presentations (movie and photographs)to the student body on travel this summer to South America for Hispanic Heritage …

Personal Dependent Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
My 21 year old daughter lives at home and works part time. Recently she began a certificate program at a local culinary school full time and will …

Surcharge Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
Should surcharge be deducted from the bills of contractor?

Training Income Tax Deductions Not rated yet
I am trying to become a Tour Director. As such I plan on taking a 2 week training course away from home. I was wondering what all can be deducted. …

Tools Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
I am in a partnership and received my K-1. I was told I can deduct the tools (about $33,000 worth) I put into the partnership on my personal taxes. …

Self-Employed Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
I just started working as a massage therapist. I work in a spa but not as an employee. I pay rent on a room there. My question is if I need to have …

Leak Damage Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
My Arizona home was built in 1951. I had a terrible smell coming from the garbage disposal for quite a long time. Since the home is so old I figured …

Sec 80C Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
If deductions under Sec 80C have not been claimed before the deduction of income tax, can you claim the deductions along with the filling of the tax return …

Mediclaim Policy Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
Our employer extends the facility of Mediclaim Policy for retired employee . 80% premium is paid by retiree and balance by the employer. Employee pay …

Travel To Find Work Income Tax Deductions Not rated yet
I am a permanent resident of Arizona but had to go into New Mexico to find work. I am trying to find something back in AZ again. Can I deduct the …

State Income Tax Deduction 529 Contribution Question Not rated yet
I live in Maine. For 529 contributions in 2010, do I count only those paid from my bank account, or can I also include those contributed to my dependent's …

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Unregistered Business Income Tax Deduction Question Not rated yet
Hi! I love your site - very informative. Thank you! My questions are: I have a business that is a bit of a mish mash of different things, among them …

Health Care Premium Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
We started a small business when we retired and receive 1099 forms. Our pension plan pays for half our health care benefits. May we deduct the other …

Business Purchase Of Personal Collection Income Tax Deduction  Not rated yet
I have a collectible stamp store online for my company. I also have a personal stamp collection worth quite a bit. Can I buy my personal collection …

Paid Time Off Charity Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
I work for a not-for profit hospital and we get Paid Time Off hours to use for vacations or sick time off. The hospitals also allows use to donate …

Child Care in Two States Income Tax Deductible Not rated yet
This question is specifically regarding the filing of STATE taxes. We moved from California to Oregon on Jan 25,2010. We have two kids and spend …

W2 Income Tax Deduction Codes Not rated yet
On my w2. 12a code is marked W 1200.00. I am not sure this is correct. I always thought the W is if the employer was contributing and the R was if …

Medical Income Tax Deductions Not rated yet
Is private-pay in-home care for the elderly deductible? It isn't personal care; just companionship.

Income Tax Deductions and Expenses Not rated yet
Are you required or entitled to report deductions/expenses on your schedule C

Income Tax Deduction For Bond Money Paid Not rated yet
I am working in a software company, not as a salaried employee but as a consultant. I am receiving fees from the company and company is deducting TDS …

Mortgage Income Tax Deduction Not rated yet
I foreclosed on a house some years ago but I'm still making payments on a second mortgage. Can I claim the the interest paid?

Medical Income Tax Deduction Expense Not rated yet
If medical expense is paid with a credit card does it have to be paid off before 1-1-10 in order to claim it for 2010 deduction?

Charity Income Tax Deductions Not rated yet
My mom made a $600 donation to a Catholic charity. Technically she did receive something in return, prayers being said for a loved one. With this …