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Definition Of Tax Deduction:

A deduction from gross income that arises due to various types of expenses incurred by a taxpayer.
Tax deductions are removed from taxable income (adjusted gross income)and thus lower the overall tax-expense liability.Different regions have different tax codes that allow a variety of expenses to be deducted from taxable income. Tax deductions are often used to entice taxpayers to participate in programs which have a societal benefit. For example, charitable donations and the expenses incurred to make one's home more environmentally friendlycan sometimes bededucted from taxable income.

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Tax Deferred
Tax Equity And Fiscal Responsibility Act Of 1982 - Tefra
Tax Evasion
Tax Freedom Day
Tax Gain/loss Harvesting
Tax Haven

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