A tax deduction is a portion of your income that is subtracted from your taxable income to reduce your tax liability. Certain expenses are eligible for tax deductions, such as mortgage interest, charitable contributions, and business expenses.

Here are the main types of tax deductions:

Common deductions:

• Mortgage interest: Interest paid on your mortgage is deductible if you itemize your deductions on your tax return. This applies to both homeowners and renters.
• Charitable contributions: Donations to charities and other qualified nonprofit organizations are deductible.
• Business expenses: Expenses related to your business, such as rent, depreciation, and travel, are deductible.
• Medical expenses: Medical expenses that are not covered by health insurance are deductible.
• Interest expense: Interest paid on loans is deductible if it is used to buy or produce income.

Other deductions:

• Alimony: If you are paying alimony to your ex-spouse, it may be deductible.
• Student loan interest: Interest paid on student loans may be deductible.
• State and local taxes: If you pay state and local taxes, you may be able to deduct them on your tax return.

Special rules:

• Some deductions have limits or restrictions. For example, the mortgage interest deduction has a limit of $10,000 for 2023.
• You can only deduct certain expenses if you itemize your deductions on your tax return. If you take the standard deduction, you cannot deduct individual items.
• You should consult with a tax professional if you have questions about your specific situation.

Here are some resources that you may find helpful:

• IRS Tax Help: IRS.gov/taxtopics/tc/deductions-and-credits
• Tax Policy Center: taxpolicycenter.org/tax-deductions-credits
• Investopedia: tax-deductions-and-credits.investopedia.com/

I hope this information is helpful!