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Tax Deductions

Are Political Donations Tax Deductible?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Untitled_video.mp4"][/video] Election season brings out the patriot in all of us, but while you might want to support your candidate, party, or…


Is Social Security Disability Income Taxable by the IRS?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Understanding_SSDI_Tax_Implications.mp4"][/video] Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) provides crucial financial support to people unable to work due to a disability. While the benefits…


1099 Deductions: The Ultimate Guide for Independent Contractors and Freelancers

What Are 1099 Deductions? Being your own boss comes with many perks, sure, but it can also make you feel like a lone ship adrift…


What Taxes Are Progressive? A Guide on the Progressive Tax System

What taxes are progressive? Well, all of them! At least at the federal level for income tax. The US federal government utilizes a progressive tax…


About Paying Taxes on Your Winnings From Gambling

Gambling winnings are fully taxable and must be reported on your tax return. However, there are a few key differences on how you might have…


Claiming Parents as Dependents: How it Works

Who doesn’t want to help their parents? Claiming an elderly parent as a tax dependent is not only caring for them as they enter the…


How Do I Prove Gambling Losses On My Taxes?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/gambling-losses.mp4"][/video] Gambling is full of thrills and excitement, at least for those who enjoy it. What it also comes with is tons…


Car Donation Tax Deduction: A Comprehensive Guide for U.S. Taxpayers

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/car-tax.mp4"][/video]   No matter how committed you are to a cause, if someone told you “hey, donate your car!” you’d probably have…