I have donated about 11,400 to charity. I'm filing married filing jointly, so my standard donation is 10,900. I really don't have much in the way of other deductions. Should I use the 11,400 itemized deduction? Or use the 10,900 standard deduction and use the donations as deductions for next year?
posted by naveed on Apr 14, 2009 - 12 answers

Can grocery retailers claim a tax deduction for the market value of donated food, or just the cost of that food? I've been given both answers - but only one can be right, right? [more inside]
posted by greggish on Jan 27, 2009 - 7 answers

Can I deduct moving expenses on an unpaid mover bill on my tax return? In March of 2007 I moved from New Jersey to Alaska, but am unable to pay the movers to deliver my property until my wife cashes out her stock from her former employer. The property is currently undelivered and unpaid for, but I did get billed for it in 2007. Can I deduct this as a "moving expense" for 2007? [more inside]
posted by Stilus on Mar 12, 2008 - 5 answers

TAX-Filter: Please help me understand the difference between: (a) Deducting child care expenses from my taxes, (b) claiming the Child and Dependent Care Credit on my tax return, and (c) Using a section 125 Flexible Spending Account to pay for child care expenses. [more inside]
posted by yet.another.boston.question on Jan 5, 2008 - 6 answers

Recommendations on a good online summary/overview of educational tax credits and deductions in the US? [more inside]
posted by NotMyselfRightNow on Dec 29, 2007 - 3 answers

I write off my home office every year as a legitimate business expense. This year I did not focus on freelance projects and did a lot of volunteer/pro bono work. What do I need to know about writing it off this year? I'll seek out a CPA, but I'd like to be knowledgeable first. Anybody ever get themselves into a similar situation? [more inside]
posted by taumeson on Dec 4, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm recently self-employed and I need some advice about tax deductions. I'm going to be getting a new, rather expensive computer but I also want to make sure I have enough money to pay my taxes. The computer will be used for business and home use - so where do I stand tax deduction-wise? [more inside]
posted by missmagenta on Jun 16, 2007 - 13 answers

My mom is a commissioned retail salesperson for Gucci. Because she gets $13k/yr. in alimony, she always owes when she does her taxes. If she itemizes this year, what could she deduct? [more inside]
posted by camfys on Apr 4, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm an aspiring filmmaker, is the new camera I just bought tax deductible? [more inside]
posted by blim8183 on Feb 22, 2007 - 7 answers

It's tax time, and it shows. My question is about moving expenses: Can I deduct them for a move from CA to NY, even though I kept the same job and am now telecommuting? [more inside]
posted by phrenq on Feb 1, 2007 - 3 answers

Followup to an earlier question: Can you deduct financial losses incurred due to a car break-in on your taxes? [more inside]
posted by knave on Mar 4, 2005 - 5 answers