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PA Schedule UE 2026: Pennsylvania Unreimbursed Employee Business Expense Deduction
Pennsylvania still allows W-2 employees to deduct unreimbursed work expenses — and after the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act made the federal suspension permanent, PA Schedule UE is now the only place to claim them. What qualifies, PA’s stricter home-office test, and how to document it.
Best Apps to Track Medical Mileage for Taxes in 2025
Medical mileage is easy to miss without the right app. At 21 cents/mile, frequent medical appointments can add hundreds of dollars to your Schedule A deduction. Compare the best mileage tracking apps for medical trips in 2025.
Best Business Expenses to Track as a Freelancer (Complete 2025 List)
Freelancers who track every business expense pay significantly less in combined income and self-employment tax. This complete list covers the highest-impact categories — home office, mileage at the 2026 tiered rate, equipment, and retirement contributions — with current dollar figures.
Free Medical Expense Log Template for Taxes (IRS-Ready, 2025)
A simple medical expense log helps you capture every deductible cost and clear the 7.5% AGI threshold at tax time. Get a free template for tracking medical expenses and medical travel mileage, plus tips on the best apps to make it effortless.
Self-Employment Tax Deduction 2025: How to Deduct Half of SE Tax
Self-employed workers pay 15.3% in SE tax — but the IRS lets you deduct half as an above-the-line deduction that reduces your AGI. Learn how the self-employment tax deduction works, how much it’s worth, and why it matters more than just its face value.
Can I Deduct Flights to See a Doctor? Medical Travel by Air Explained
Airfare to receive medical treatment can be a deductible medical expense if the travel is primarily for medical care and treatment isn’t available locally. Learn when medical flights qualify, what you can deduct for lodging and ground transportation, and how to document it.
What Medical Expenses Are Tax Deductible in 2026? Complete IRS List
The IRS allows deductions for medical expenses that exceed 7.5% of your AGI. This complete, categorized list covers everything that qualifies — doctor fees, prescriptions, medical travel, LTC insurance premiums, dental and vision care — and what doesn’t, with current 2026 figures.
NJ Pension and Retirement Income Tax Rules 2026: What’s Taxable, What’s Exempt
New Jersey exempts all Social Security from state tax and lets retirees 62+ exclude up to $100,000 of pension and IRA income (MFJ) below $100,000 in gross income — phasing out completely at a hard $150,000 cliff. Here’s the exact bracket table.
NJ Property Tax Deduction 2026: How Much You Can Deduct on Your NJ-1040
New Jersey homeowners can deduct up to $15,000 in property taxes on their NJ-1040, separate from the federal SALT cap — which jumped from $10,000 to $40,000 in 2025. How the NJ deduction, the $50 credit alternative, and the higher federal cap all fit together.
TurboTax vs FreeTaxUSA 2025: Is the Price Difference Worth It?
TurboTax can cost over $270 for a self-employed return. FreeTaxUSA charges $15.99 total. We break down exactly what you get for the price difference — and when TurboTax is actually worth it.