tax tables<\/a> that will show you how much you’re able to deduct in each state. Tables are based on both your income and state\/local sales tax rates which will vary depending on where you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHave you recently purchased a boat, airplane, or vehicle? You can include those, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Any Charitable Contributions You Made Out-Of-Pocket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chances are – if you’ve given to charity throughout the year – you’re probably already including each of your contributions in your deductions. Those types of gifts are kind of hard to forget about, aren’t they?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What you may not remember to include, though, are any costs you incur out-of-pocket while doing work for charity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s say you bake chocolate chip cookies for a charitable fundraiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These count as a charitable contribution! Don’t forget to hold on to any receipts you accumulate as a result of buying ingredients so that you can deduct each of these contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If these types of contributions are a regular occurrence and you contribute more than $250 during the year, you’ll need the receiving charity to provide proof of your support.<\/p>\n\n\n