Results: Weird tax deductions that can save you money
Published on 02/07/2016
Tax Time!
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Are you familiar with some of these tax deductions?
Cruising, as a Business Expense: luxury cruise to a business convention.
6%
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Whaling: you must be recognized by the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission as a whaling captain.
3%
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Historic Preservation can also Conserve on Taxes: own an old house or other building in a historic district.
9%
181 votes
Sprucing up your Appearance: lawn care expenses might be deductible if you work from home.
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Pools as Medical Expenses: it may be deductible, along with chemicals, heating, cleaning and other spending on general upkeep.
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Fostering Animals: cats or dogs under foster care in their homes on behalf of legitimate (501c), nonprofit animal charities may deduct unreimbursed expenses directly related to animal care.
7%
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Hosting a Foreign Student: if you put up a foreign exchange student in 12th grade or below, you may be able to deduct nonreimbursed expenses for each month he or she stays in your home.
9%
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Pets on the Move: if you meet the IRS rules for deducting moving expenses because you're taking a new job, you can include the cost of shipping your pet to your new home.
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Safari Write-Off: you need to make a business argument for your exotic travels.
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Do you find some of these tax deductions ridiculous? Yes
58%
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No
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Undecided
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Not Applicable
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Do you use a a tax professional when filing your taxes? Yes
34%
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No
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869 votes
Undecided
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Not Applicable
18%
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Did you know you have until April 18th to file your taxes? Yes
50%
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No
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Undecided
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Not Applicable
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