Deductions and Write-Offs
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Answer Tax QuestionsVeterinary fees
Asked Thursday, February 23, 2012 by an anonymous user
You cannot deduct Veterinary fees on your tax return.
What are the IRS Publications detailed Charitable Contribution?
Asked Thursday, February 23, 2012 by an anonymous user
IRS Publication 526 and 561.
Charitable Organizations - Selective Recipient listing
Asked Thursday, February 23, 2012 by an anonymous user
A partial list of acknowledged Registered organizations
Churches, temples, synagogues, mosques and other religious organizations.
Public charities such as United Way, Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries, Red Cross, Boys and Girl scouts, Boys and Girl Clubs of America, CARE etc.
War veterans' groups
Nonprofit volunteer fire companies, hospitals and schools.
Public Parks and recreation facilities.
Churches, temples, synagogues, mosques and other religious organizations.
Public charities such as United Way, Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries, Red Cross, Boys and Girl scouts, Boys and Girl Clubs of America, CARE etc.
War veterans' groups
Nonprofit volunteer fire companies, hospitals and schools.
Public Parks and recreation facilities.
Teeth Whitening
Asked Thursday, February 23, 2012 by an anonymous user
Teeth Whitening is not deductible even if performed by a dentist.
Acupuncture
Asked Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by an anonymous user
You can include in the calculation of Medical itemized deductions as medical expenses subject to the 10% / 7.5% limitation the amount you paid for acupuncture.
Fertility Enhancement
Asked Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by an anonymous user
You can deduct as a medical itemized deduction subject to the 7.5% limitation the cost of procedures such as in vitro fertilization including temporary storage of eggs or sperm.
Also, surgery including an operation to reverse prior surgery that prevented the person operated on from having children.
Also, surgery including an operation to reverse prior surgery that prevented the person operated on from having children.
Nice Clothes
Asked Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by an anonymous user
The purchase and dry cleaning and maintenance costs of your work clothes such as suits and dresses are not deductible.
To be deductible the clothing must be not be adaptable to everyday wear and be required as a condition of employment.
The dry cleaning and maintenance costs of Uniforms and special clothing such as for nurse’s, police, and fireman are deductible.
To be deductible the clothing must be not be adaptable to everyday wear and be required as a condition of employment.
The dry cleaning and maintenance costs of Uniforms and special clothing such as for nurse’s, police, and fireman are deductible.
Life Insurance Premiums
Asked Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by an anonymous user
You cannot deduct the costs of Life Insurance Premiums.
Maternity Clothes
Asked Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by an anonymous user
You cannot deduct the costs of Maternity clothes.
