Tax Blog &amp; Guides

Above-the-Line Deductions Explained

Above-the-line deductions reduce your adjusted gross income and are available even if you take the standard deduction. Learn what they are, which ones you can claim, and how they differ from itemized deductions.

James Taylor

Deductions & Credits9 min read

Adjustments to Income You Should Not Miss

Adjustments to income (above-the-line deductions) reduce your AGI and are available even with the standard deduction. Learn which adjustments you qualify for and how to claim them to maximize your tax savings.

Richard Martinez

Below-the-Line Deductions Explained

Below-the-line deductions are either the standard deduction or itemized deductions. Learn how they work, when to use each, and how they differ from above-the-line deductions.

Nancy Garcia

Cash vs Non-Cash Charitable Donations Explained

Cash and non-cash charitable donations have different deduction rules and limits. Learn the differences, how to value non-cash donations, and what documentation you need for each.

Michelle Roberts

Deductions & Credits6 min read

Casualty and Theft Loss Deduction Rules

Casualty and theft losses are only deductible for federally declared disasters after 2025. Learn the rules, how to calculate losses, and what documentation you need.

Patricia White

Charitable Contribution Deduction Rules

Charitable contributions are deductible if you itemize, subject to income-based limits. Learn the rules, limits, documentation requirements, and how to claim charitable deductions correctly.

Robert Turner

Deductions & Credits6 min read

Charitable Donation Limits by Income Level

Charitable contribution deductions are limited by your adjusted gross income. Learn the limits for cash and property donations, how they phase out, and how to maximize your deduction.

Sarah Johnson

Deducting Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums

Long-term care insurance premiums are deductible as medical expenses subject to age-based limits. Learn how to deduct premiums, what the limits are, and what documentation you need.

Nicole Anderson

Dental and Vision Expenses You Can Deduct

Dental and vision expenses are deductible as medical expenses if you itemize. Learn what dental and vision expenses qualify, how to claim them, and what documentation you need.

Kevin Rodriguez

Deductions & Credits6 min read

Donor-Advised Funds and Tax Benefits

Donor-advised funds let you contribute large amounts in one year for an immediate tax deduction, then distribute to charities over time. Learn how they work and their tax benefits.

Andrew Wilson

Health Insurance Premium Deductions

Health insurance premiums may be deductible as medical expenses or above-the-line deductions depending on your situation. Learn when premiums qualify and how to claim them.

Brian Foster

Home Equity Loan Interest Deduction Rules

Home equity loan interest is only deductible if used to buy, build, or improve your home, and subject to the $750,000 total debt limit. Learn the current rules and how to claim the deduction.

Lisa Park