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There are lines and then there are fine lines that can be read to understand better about the
available options for deductions on tax returns. Shaun and Penny, a married couple and parents
of two children, wanted to make the most of the available options. They are aware that there are
other tax deductions you can also deduct, in addition to the standard deductions. So, this week
we will discuss deductions that are available to be used on your tax return, even if you DO NOT
itemize.

There are two ways to reduce your income on your income tax returns. Reducing your income is
a way to also reduce the income tax you may have to pay. The two methods are known as
itemizing your deductions and using the standard deduction. Many taxpayers find that they are
better off using the standard deduction, rather than itemizing on their tax returns. The standard
deduction is a pre-arranged tax deduction the IRS allows taxpayers to claim on their tax returns,
based on marital status, among other things.

For instance, the standard deduction for 2023 for single taxpayers is $13,850, head of household
taxpayers can use $20,800, while married filing joint taxpayers are allowed $27,700 as a
standard deduction. And, if you are over 65 and or blind, there is an extra $1,500 for each, added
to the Standard Deduction. This is a reduction of taxable income before federal income tax is
computed.

But some deductions are available without having to itemize and are called deductions FOR
Adjusted Gross Income (AGI). Deductions for AGI are ALWAYS better than deductions from
AGI (which is either a Standard Deduction or Itemized Deductions).

There are other tax deductions you can also deduct in addition to the standard deductions,
for example:

IRA contributions (There are certain rules allowing this deduction, depending on whether
you or your spouse are in a retirement plan at work, and depending on how much income you
earn)

Self-Employment Retirement Savings Plans (SEP, Keogh, SIMPLE)

Student loan interest

Tuition fees

Self-Employment Health Insurance Payments (You can deduct 100% of health insurance
premiums and part of any long-term care policy premiums, includes Medicare insurance) For
Business owners, partners or shareholders of S-Corporations

Alimony paid to former spouse (not allowed for divorces decreed after 2018)

Health Savings Accounts (This is a medical savings plan where you can contribute money for
future medical bills and get a tax deduction for doing so)

Self-Employment Social Security and Medicare Tax (Self-employed must pay 100% of any
Medicare and Social Security tax to the IRS, but they also receive a ½ deduction on the front
of their tax return as a benefit of being self-employed)

Moving expenses paid because of change in jobs (if member of the military).

Early withdrawal penalties from CD’s, savings accounts, insurance contracts

Educator expenses for supplies bought for classrooms.

National Guard or Reservist expenses (for those who work out of town overnight)

Many of these For AGI deductions have limits. Be sure to ask Azmoneyguy or your tax
professional what the limits are for this year.

 

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