Itemized deduction vs. the standard dedu ction

“Help !!!!!! Be creative I need more deductions.”

“Turbo tax, dude.”

“Turbo want let me get "creative". ;-(”

“it's hard to beat the standard deduction unless you have a lot of mortgage interest and medical bills.”

“What Yogisan said. It worked out better for me that way this (last) year.”

“Yep no medical bills no mortgage interest sucks to be debt free.”

“charity?
unreimbursed job expenses (mileage)? (it'll take a LOT of 'em, but hey?)
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“That's what I'm looking at. Much rather give it to someone that will put it to good use.”

“Mileage, mortgage interest deduction and charity are just the beginnings of why this economy can't work with this government telling you how to live and spend your money.”

“It's much easier when you're in debt :)”

“maybe I need to go borrow some money.”

“Work uniforms or equipment, professional association fees, education, union dues? Tuition prepayment for kids?”

“professional association fees. I forgot that one thanks.”

“have more kids...that seems to help other people”

“tenjen you offering ?”

“Don't forget to write off your liederhosen.”

“Hey ductape when did you hike the NaPali Coast. That had to be the best hike I've ever done.”

“tenjen you offering ?

As much fun as that sounds, my one little tax deduction is enough for me :)”

“As much fun as that sounds, my one little tax deduction is enough for me :)”

I need the deduction. ;-)”

“I'm selling my Lear so I can get a mountain wingsuit. What will that do for my taxes, inheritance page maybe?”

“ need the deduction. ;-)

ok then, why not... :)”

“Put what you owe the IRS into an IRA. Did that one year. Then it's deductible. Better to give it to yourself than the IRA. Doesn't affect the total $ outlay, but at least you're getting it?”

“minish, it was last August. Yes, it was very cool. I think part of me died when it was time to leave Hawaii.”

“http://www.thebackpacker.com/pictures/pic/q5sub3jk.php

ducttape,Top of Haleakala. Hawaii has to be one of the most beautiful places on earth.”

“Haleakala was sweet too. Everywhere was really. We stayed with my friend who was in Honolulu on business. We were able to get over to Kuaui for a couple of days and Maui for a few as well.”

“Kuaui has to be the best. It was my fav.”

“Don't forget your vehicle registration, fee to tax preparer from the year before.”

“Damn...regardless what I take I still pay (which is GOOD!)”

“Very hard to beat without a lot of mortgage interest and medical bills...

Single: $5,350
Head of Household: $7,850
Married Filing Joint: $10,700
Married Filing Separately: $5,350
Qualifying Widow/Widower: $10,700
Additional Amount if Blind: $1,050
Additional Amount if age 65 or older: $1,050”

“no taxes for me this year. i'm getting paid in gimbap and kimchi
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