{"id":57337,"date":"2025-10-14T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/?p=57337"},"modified":"2025-12-30T14:59:39","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T20:59:39","slug":"tax-write-offs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/adjustments-and-deductions\/tax-write-offs\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax write-offs and the benefits of using them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When filing your taxes, there are ways to minimize your taxable income\u2014commonly known as a tax write off. While many people have heard of tax write-offs, they may not be sure how to take them. Tune in as we explore the answers to \u201cwhat\u2019s a write-off?\u201d and \u201cwhat to write-off on taxes?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Woman-claiming-tax-write-offs.jpg\" alt=\"woman excited about taking tax write offs\" class=\"wp-image-57341\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s a tax write-off?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let\u2019s answer, \u201cwhat\u2019s a write-off?\u201d Simply put, a tax write-off is a reduction of income on your return. In tax lingo, it\u2019s called a tax deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tax credits may seem like they could fit the definition of a write-off but they aren\u2019t since they reduce your overall tax bill. For the purposes of this post, we\u2019ll exclusively cover tax deductions. As an aside\u2014if you want to go deeper on the difference, check out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/credits\/difference-between-tax-deduction-and-tax-credit\/\">credits vs. deductions<\/a>&nbsp;post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring the tax write-off meaning a little further\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s beneficial to understand the tax write-off meaning because it can lower your tax bracket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The U.S. taxes its citizens using a graduated tax rate. This means there are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/tax-brackets-and-rates\/what-are-the-tax-brackets\/\">tax brackets<\/a>\u2014your income&nbsp;is divided into tax brackets, and each portion is taxed at the rate assigned to its bracket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you take write-offs, you can reduce your taxable income which may make you fall under a lower tax bracket. So, the higher your tax bracket, the more you could potentially save. For example, a $100 tax deduction is worth $10 to a taxpayer in the 10% bracket, while a $100 deduction is worth $37 to someone in the 37% bracket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-single-override-cta\" class=\"wp-block-create-block-hrb-single-override-cta\" style=\"background-color:#005d1f\"><div class=\"hrb-single-override-cta--image\" style=\"background-image:url(&quot;https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/wp-content\/themes\/hrb_tic\/img\/on-laptop-at-desk-graphic.png&quot;);background-size:contain;background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat\"><\/div><div class=\"hrb-single-override-cta--copy #ffffff\"><h3 class=\"main-heading\">File with H&amp;R Block to get your max refund<\/h3><div class=\"quick-links-list-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/online-tax-filing\/\">File online<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-offices\/?app_method=GENERAL_TAX_PREP_METHOD\">File with tax pro<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can I write-off on my taxes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to figure out what to write-off on taxes, below is a general list of common tax deductions. Additionally, we\u2019ve called out a few&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/around-block\/offers\/top-overlooked-tax-deductions\/\">overlooked tax deductions<\/a>&nbsp;in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind, some deductions require taking an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/adjustments-and-deductions\/standard-vs-itemized-deductions\/\">itemized deduction versus a standard deduction<\/a>. What does that matter? Well, it\u2019s generally only beneficial to itemize your deductions if the total of your itemized deductions is more than standard deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1- State and local taxes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, state and local taxes are a federal tax write-off\u2014and it\u2019s more commonly referred to as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/irs\/tax-reform\/what-is-the-salt-deduction\/\">SALT deduction<\/a>. The 2025 limit for this specific deduction is $40,000, and $20,000 for Married Filing Separately filers. You can deduct property taxes, income taxes and even sales taxes paid to a county or other local government during the year. This tax deduction is commonly missed because there isn\u2019t an informational tax return or notice associated with it. It\u2019s up to you to remember to deduct the amount paid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 \u2013 Deductible Individual Retirement Account contributions (IRA):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you contribute to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/income\/retirement-income\/traditional-and-roth-ira\/\">Traditional IRA<\/a>, you could be eligible to write off a portion or all of your retirement contributions as a tax deduction. With contribution limits up to $79,000 (or $10,000 if you\u2019re age 50 or older), overlooking this tax deduction results in a missed opportunity to reduce your taxable income. Any contribution is reported as a deduction on 1040 Schedule 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 \u2013 Charitable contributions:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know you can simultaneously do good and get a tax write-off? It\u2019s true! While&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/filing\/adjustments-and-deductions\/charitable-donations\/\">charitable donations<\/a>&nbsp;are a common tax write-off, they are still overlooked because many people don\u2019t think they donate enough per year to qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limits are generally based on your adjusted gross income (AGI), type of charity donating to, and method of donation. Cash and non-cash donations are deductible between 20% and 60% of your AGI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even write off out-of-pocket expenses incurred while donating your time to charity. (Think gas mileage to and from your charitable event or cost of goods purchased exclusively for the event.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, you\u2019d have to itemize deductions in order to deduct charitable contributions, but starting in the 2026 tax year, you will be able to deduct up to $1,000 ($2,000 for married filing jointly filers) in charitable contributions even if you don\u2019t itemize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 \u2013 Tax-deductible contributions to a Health Savings Account:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical expenses can add up. To combat this, many employers offer Health Savings Accounts (HSA). Contributions made directly to the HSA, (not through payroll deductions) are a tax-deductible expense. HSA contributions made through a payroll deduction are not tax deductible since the contribution is not included in your income. Learn more about the tax-deductible&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrblock.com\/tax-center\/healthcare\/health-savings-flexible-spending-accounts\/\">HSA contribution limits<\/a>&nbsp;and more on this topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-tips\">5 &#8211; Tips:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tips deduction allows you to deduct up to $25,000 per return for tax years 2025 through 2028, regardless of whether you itemize or take the standard deduction. This deduction is not available to married filing separately filers. The deduction is claimed on Schedule 1A (Form 1040).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-overtime\">6 \u2013 Overtime:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new overtime deduction is available to take in tax years 2025 through 2028. The deduction reduces taxable income by the taxpayer\u2019s qualified overtime pay up to $12,500&nbsp;(for Single, Head of Household, and Qualified Surviving Spouse filers) or&nbsp;$25,000 (for Married Filing Jointly filers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-car-loan-interest\">7 \u2013 Car loan interest:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In tax years 2025 to 2028, you are allowed a personal deduction for interest you pay on qualified loans for the purchase of new personal-use passenger vehicles, if eligibility requirements are met. The deduction applies to loans for new vehicles purchased that were assembled in the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-an-enhanced-senior-deduction\">8\u2013 An enhanced senior deduction:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The senior deduction is a separate, additional deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to reduce their taxable income by $6,000.&nbsp;For married couples filing jointly, where both spouses are 65 or older, each spouse can take a $6,000 deduction ($12,000 in total).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get help with tax write-offs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know more about the topic, you can maximize your tax write-offs. 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