Gambling is something that many people enjoy doing either on a regular basis or now and again. Of course, gambling is a much more enjoyable pastime when you are winning rather than losing! However, if you are one of the lucky ones on a winning streak you need to bear in mind that you’re probably going to have to give a slice of your good luck to the IRS, as it will be classed as taxable income.

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You need to know what deductions may be possible even when you hire someone else to do your taxes. A quick look over the tax codes on the IRS.gov website will help you determine all of the deductions you need to be considering.

Top Deductions that are Missed

1.     Expenses that are NOT reimbursable by the company. Any expenses that are incurred during the tax year and that are considered ordinary and necessary for your industry can be used as a deduction on your taxes (at least a portion).

a.     Depreciation on work computers

b.     Dues paid to professional societies… Read more at 2009 Tax.

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