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New York City Tax Deductions: What NYC Residents Need to Know in 2025
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Living in New York City means navigating federal, state, and city taxes simultaneously. This introductory guide breaks down the deductions NYC residents most commonly miss — from the SALT cap to home office and medical expenses — and shows you exactly where to start.
Tax Deductions for Real Estate Agents: The Complete 2025 Guide
Real estate agents can deduct mileage, marketing, home office, MLS dues, technology, meals, and much more. This complete 2025 guide covers every tax deduction available to self-employed real estate agents.
Is Therapy Tax Deductible? What You Can Deduct for Mental Health Expenses (2025)
Therapy is a qualifying medical expense under IRS rules — but whether you can deduct it depends on the 7.5% AGI threshold and itemizing. Learn when therapy is deductible and how to maximize the benefit.
Tax Deductions for Nurses: What You Can (and Can’t) Write Off in 2025
Nurses and travel nurses have access to valuable tax deductions including scrubs, licensing fees, continuing education, malpractice insurance, and mileage. Learn what nurses can deduct in 2025.
Can I Deduct My Home Office if I Rent? (Yes — Here’s How)
Renters can claim the home office deduction just like homeowners. Learn the two IRS requirements, how to calculate your deduction using your rent payments, and which method gives you the bigger tax break.
Can I Deduct Meals as a Business Expense? (The 50% Rule Explained)
The IRS allows a 50% deduction for qualifying business meals in 2025. Learn what counts as a deductible business meal, what documentation you need, and where to claim it on Schedule C.
Can I Deduct My Cell Phone as a Business Expense? (2025 IRS Rules)
Self-employed? You can deduct the business-use portion of your cell phone bill. Learn exactly how the IRS cell phone deduction works, how to calculate your percentage, and where to claim it on your tax return.
Are Car Washes Included in the Standard Mileage Rate? (IRS Answer)
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Can I Deduct This? › Vehicle Expenses › Standard Mileage Rate & Car Washes IRS Publication 463 · Standard Mileage Rate · 2025 Are Car Washes Included in the Standard Mileage Rate? (IRS Answer) Updated April 2026 · 4 min read · Source: IRS Publication 463 Short Answer: Yes Car washes are included in the…
Can You Deduct Car Washes as a Business Expense? (2025 IRS Rules)
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Can I Deduct This? › Business Expenses › Car Wash Deduction Vehicle Expenses · IRS Pub 463 · 2025 Can You Deduct Car Washes as a Business Expense? (2025 IRS Rules) Updated April 2026 · 5 min read · Sources: IRS Publication 463 Quick Answer Yes — but only under the actual expense method. If…
What’s New on Can I Deduct This — April 2026 Site Update
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What’s New on Can I Deduct This — April 2026 Site Update We have been busy behind the scenes, and we’re excited to share some major updates to Can I Deduct This. Over the past several weeks, we’ve rebuilt parts of the site from the ground up with one goal in mind: to make this…