Don't Miss the Ball on These Deductions

• Student loan interest
  
• Penalty for early withdrawal of savings
  
• Alimony
  
• Charitable contributions-cash, property, and donated clothing or household items
  
• State and local income taxes and personal property taxes
  
• Points paid for mortgage or refinancing
  
• Mileage and other expenses associated with volunteer work
  
• One-half of self-employment tax
  
• Casualty and theft losses
  
• Income tax preparation fees*
  
• Job search expenses*
  
• Investment expenses*
  
• Unreimbursed employee business expenses*
  
• Prescription eyeglasses, contacts, and hearing aids**
  
• Crutches, canes, and orthopedic shoes**
  
• Medical transportation**
  
• Cost of alcohol or drug abuse treatment**
  

*Deductible as miscellaneous itemized deductions to the extent the total exceeds 2% of AGI.

**Deductible to the extent the total of all medical and dental expenses exceeds 7.5% of AGI.