Turbo Tax recently listed some common overlooked tax deductions that tax payers should consider when filing their taxes. Some of the often forgotten tax deductions included property taxes, the Child Care Credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and refinancing points. As long as you itemize your tax deductions, you should consider claiming the deductions that apply to your situation.

Property Taxes

The standard deduction can be enhanced if you pay property taxes during the year and do not itemize your deductions on Schedule A. Add an additional $500 to the standard deduction for both 2008 taxes and 2009 taxes.… Read more at 2010 Tax.

Income That is Not Taxed!

While preparing your taxes this year you might notice that some forms of income are not taxed at all while other kinds of income are only partially taxed. You can save thousands of dollars in taxes each year by having non-taxable income compared to taxable income. The IRS has provided a list of incomes that are not taxed.

Included in the list of non-taxable income is adoption expense reimbursements, cash rebates for manufacturers, child support that you received, welfare, gifts, inheritance, compensatory damage awards, workers compensation, and meals and lodging reimbursed by your employer.

Examples … Read more at 2010 Tax.

Income Tax Returns: Top 7 Reasons For Filing Them On Time

The top 7 reasons why you should not be late to file your income tax returns are discussed here.

(i) To avoid penalties for late filing

Delinquent taxes attract substantial penalties. These are in addition to the interest due for you.

(ii) To receive a better service from the accountant

The accountant will be able to begin your tax preparations sooner, if you can get all your paper work done earlier. Moreover, you can find lot of opportunities to implement strategies for saving on your taxes. But if you … Read more at 2010 Tax.