10 Common Tax Write Offs

Remembering those important deductions can seriously help you come tax time.  Here’s a list of 10 Common Tax Write Offs that you shouldn’t forget.

1. Educational Expenses – These are eligible in the case of career advancement or job improvement. 
2. Student Loans & Home Loan Interest
3. Casualty & Theft Losses – Keep in mind that these cannot be deducted if the items are already covered by your insurance.
4. Deductible Taxes –  The most common being Personal Property Taxes, Real Estate, State and Local taxes.
5. Home Business – If part of the residence is being used to meet clients, or run your business. There are guideline & limitations.
6. Green Energy Home Improvement – Adding this type of home improvement is a deductible and a good way to benefit the planet.
7. Charitable Gifts – Itemizing your gifts to charity can be a deductible.
8. Medical & Dental Expenses – It can be deducted up to 7 1/2% of your gross income for the year.
9. Tax Preparation Fees – within a 3% limit of gross income.
10.   Interest Points Paid from Refinancing – The incurred points that were paid are deductible.

  Information source: http://www.biblemoneymatters.com/2010/01/handy-list-of-common-tax-deductions.html