Tax Deduction Tips & Guides
Expert guides to help you find every deduction you qualify for and keep more of your money.
Local Earned Income Tax (EIT) in Pennsylvania: How It Interacts With Your PA-40
Pennsylvania’s local earned income tax is separate from your PA-40 filing. Learn EIT rates, PSD codes, and why neither tax is deductible against the other.
NJ ANCHOR for New Homeowners: What If You Bought Your House in 2025?
Bought a NJ house in 2025? Here’s how ANCHOR eligibility really works, why it’s not prorated, and how to file with no prior-year benefit on record.
Cash App Taxes Review 2026: Is Truly Free Filing Too Good to Be True?
Cash App Taxes offers $0 federal and $0 state filing with no income cap — rare in 2026. Here’s what it covers, what it doesn’t, and who should skip it.
PA Retirement Income Tax Rules 2026: What’s Taxed, What’s Exempt
Under PA retirement income tax rules, pensions, 401(k)/IRA withdrawals, and Social Security are largely exempt once retired. Here’s what still gets taxed.
NJ ANCHOR Income Limits Explained: The $150K and $250K Cliffs
NJ ANCHOR income limits are hard cliffs, not phase-outs. See the $150K and $250K homeowner brackets, the separate renter cap, and which NJ-1040 line counts.
TurboTax vs. TaxSlayer: The Price Gap Nobody Talks About
TurboTax prices by forms, TaxSlayer prices by support. Here’s how that pricing-philosophy gap actually plays out for TurboTax vs. TaxSlayer filers.
PA 529 Plan Tax Deduction: How Much You Can Deduct in 2026
Pennsylvania lets you deduct 529 contributions up to $19,000 per beneficiary in 2026 (any state’s plan counts) — here’s how the limit, MFJ doubling, and federal contrast actually work.
NJ ANCHOR Documentation Checklist: What You Need Before You File
What to gather before filing NJ ANCHOR: confirmation letter, 2025 NJ-1040 income, ID.me setup, bank info, and the Sept 15 deadline explained.
Medical Expense Deduction Calculator: Do You Clear the 7.5% AGI Threshold?
Only medical expenses above 7.5% of your AGI are deductible, and only if you itemize. Run your numbers to see whether you clear both hurdles.
2026 Mileage Deduction Calculator: Standard Mileage vs. Actual Expenses
Calculate your 2026 mileage deduction with the mid-year rate split, then compare it against the actual expense method to see which one gives you more.