The number of deductions you can take on your 2012 tax filing might surprise you. But many tax filers may miss out on some deductions simply because they do not know they exist.
If you’d like to learn about overlooked deductions available for the 2012 tax season, you might go online to these websites:
• AARP
Features 10 tax tips that people over 50 should be aware of for 2012 taxes. Site: www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-02-2012/tax-tips-you-should-know.html.
• H&R Block
Covers important tax credits for 2012. Site: www.hrblock.com/free-tax-tips-calculators/deductions-credits/overpaying-taxes.html.
• Intuit TurboTax
Spotlights the 10 most-overlooked tax deductions, updated for 2012 taxes. Site: turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tools/tax-tips/deductions-and-credits/5630.html.
• Investopedia
Focuses on seven overlooked tax return items. Site: www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1112/overlooked-tax-deductions-for-2012.aspx.
• Kiplinger.com
Offers money-saving tax breaks that tax filers should not miss, in slide-show format. Site: www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/taxes/T054-S001-the-most-overlooked-tax-deductions-slide-show/index.html.