• The Health Insurance Deduction for Self-Employed

    The Health Insurance Deduction for Self-Employed

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    This deduction allows you to reduce your federal taxable income by the cost of certain insurance premiums — even if the policy isn’t in the business’s name.

  • How Much Do Charitable Donations Reduce Income Tax?

    How Much Do Charitable Donations Reduce Income Tax?

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    If your expenses exceed the standard deduction and itemizing is more beneficial, you may wonder how donations affect your taxable income. Assuming an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $105,000, you can deduct cash contributions to qualified charities up to 60% of your AGI—approximately $63,000. Any contributions beyond this limit can be carried forward for up…