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The standard deduction is bigger than ever, itemizing rules have changed, and new deductions complicate matters. Here’s how to choose the option that’s best for you.

You don't have much choice when it comes to whether to pay your taxes, but you can decide how to approach your tax deductions -- those allowable subtractions that can lower the amount you owe in taxes ...

According to the IRS, 87% of American taxpayers claim the standard deduction when filing their taxes, because it’s easy, there’s less paperwork to keep track of, and under President Trump’s Tax Cuts ...

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As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, here’s what you need to know about claiming deductions on your tax return. The standard deduction is a flat-dollar reduction to your adjusted gross income (AGI ...

While you don't have much choice when it comes to paying taxes, you can benefit from significant deductions that reduce the amount you owe Uncle Sam. "We're allowed to take deductions against income," ...

How much tax you owe depends on your income. However, the federal government, through the Internal Revenue Service, allows you to claim deductions that reduce your taxable income and the amount of tax ...