Charitable deductions

You can easily deduct most charitable donations, such as money and property. For instance, if you donate your clothes to Goodwill, you might be able to deduct the sale value of the clothing, not only the original sale price.

Usually, you might be able to deduct as much as 60% of your adjusted gross income. Also, if you donate larger amounts to charity or set up a foundation, you could talk to a tax planner about maximizing all the tax benefits. Also, it’s worth noting that the way you structure your giving might affect your tax liability.

Retirement plan contribution benefits

The vast majority of seniors keep on working even after they retire, while others keep contributing to their retirement accounts. Well, contributions to a retirement plan could be eligible for a saver’s credit since it allows you to deduct a special portion of the contribution from the total amount you owed to the IRS.

This is a clear distinction from deductions, which allow you to deduct from the total amount of taxable income you might have claimed.

If you’re curious to know more about tax deductions, I recommend you read: Top 7 Often-Overlooked Tax Deductions for Retirees