Weird tax deductions that can save you money

Are you familiar with some of these tax deductions?

Cruising, as a Business Expense: luxury cruise to a business convention.

Whaling: you must be recognized by the Alaska Eskimo Whaling Commission as a whaling captain.

Historic Preservation can also Conserve on Taxes: own an old house or other building in a historic district.

Sprucing up your Appearance: lawn care expenses might be deductible if you work from home.

Pools as Medical Expenses: it may be deductible, along with chemicals, heating, cleaning and other spending on general upkeep.

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.

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.

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.

Safari Write-Off: you need to make a business argument for your exotic travels.

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Do you use a a tax professional when filing your taxes?

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Did you know you have until April 18th to file your taxes?

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