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1/1/2026Introducing the DeductAble Web App
Great news for DeductAble users: You can now track your charitable donations directly from your web browser. Whether youre at your desk, on a Chromebook, or simply prefer a larger screen — DeductAbles full-featured web app is live and ready for you at app.deductable.ai. Why a Web App? Since launching DeductAble on iOS, one of
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12/14/2025Navigating the Noncash Charitable Contributions Limit
Donating things you no longer need is a great way to support the causes you believe in and maximize your itemized tax deductions. But to get the most out of your generosity at tax time, you need to understand the noncash charitable contributions limit. This isnt some arbitrary dollar amount. The IRS caps your deduction
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12/5/2025Are Funeral Expenses Tax Deductible?
Lets get straight to the point: funeral expenses are almost never tax-deductible on your personal tax return. The IRS sees these costs as a personal expense, plain and simple. That means you cant claim them on your Form 1040, no matter how significant the financial strain. Are Funeral Expenses Tax Deductible While you can’t write
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11/24/202510 Common Tax Deductions Missed in 2025 That Cost You Money
Tax season often feels like a race against the clock, with many of us opting for the simplest path forward to meet the deadline. In that rush, its incredibly easy to overlook valuable write-offs that could significantly lower your tax bill. Every year, hardworking taxpayers overpay by hundreds, even thousands, of dollars simply because they
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11/23/2025Maximize Your Donation: Using a Donate Car Tax Deduction Calculator
So, you’ve decided to donate your car—a fantastic way to support a cause you care about while potentially gaining a valuable tax break. But when it comes to tax time, how much can you actually deduct? It’s not always straightforward, and the answer hinges on one crucial detail: what the charity actually does with your
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11/18/2025ItsDeductible TurboTax Guide for What to Use Next
For years, if you used TurboTax, you probably relied on ItsDeductible to track your charitable giving. It was second nature. But now, with Intuit officially pulling the plug, millions of taxpayers are left scrambling for a new way to manage their donations and maximize their itemized deductions. ItsDeductible Is Gone. Now What? The sudden shutdown
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11/16/2025Mastering Charitable Donation Receipt Requirements: A Guide to Maximizing Your Tax Deductions
If you want to claim a tax deduction for your generosity, you’ll need more than a simple thank-you note. The IRS has very specific charitable donation receipt requirements, and that little piece of paper is your official proof. Without the right documentation, your well-intentioned gift might not count when it’s time to file, meaning you
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11/14/2025Unlocking Your Clothing Donation Value
Donating clothes does more than just clear out closet space—it can actually lower your tax bill in a meaningful way. But heres the secret most people miss: the clothing donation value isnt what you paid for the items. It’s their Fair Market Value (FMV) at the time of donation, and getting that right is the
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11/8/2025How to Maximize Your Tax Deductions: A Practical Guide
Lowering your tax bill isnt about uncovering some secret loophole. Its about smart, consistent financial habits you build throughout the year. The biggest key to maximizing your deductions often boils down to a single choice: take the simple standard deduction, or itemize your expenses? For a growing number of people, it’s the carefully tracked charitable donations that
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11/7/2025Itemized Deduction vs Standard Deduction: Which Saves You More on Taxes?
When its time to file your taxes, one of the biggest decisions youll make boils down to a simple question: which deduction method will save you the most money? On one hand, you have the standard deduction—a fixed, no-questions-asked dollar amount set by the government that instantly reduces your taxable income. On the other, you
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11/4/2025What Donations Are Tax Deductible? A Complete Guide
Generosity feels good, and with a little planning, it can be a smart move at tax time, too. To maximize your tax benefit, its crucial to understand what donations are tax deductible. Generally, you can deduct gifts of cash, property (like that old couch or a bag of clothes), and even out-of-pocket expenses you incur
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11/3/2025Goodwill Donation Value Guide to Maximize Your Tax Return
That box of stuff you’re donating to Goodwill does more than just clear out your closet—it can be a serious boost to your tax refund. But what are those used items actually worth? The short answer is their fair market value, which is just a fancy way of saying what someone would realistically pay for
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11/1/2025ItsDeductible Is Gone — Here’s the Smarter Alternative
Intuit’s ItsDeductible has shut down, leaving millions without an easy way to track charitable donations. Meet DeductAble — the smarter, modern alternative.
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11/1/2025How to Maximize Your Tax Deduction When Donating a Car to Charity
Donating your car is a fantastic way to support a cause you love, and it can come with a significant tax benefit. But the process—and the size of your deduction—pivots on one key number: $500. This figure determines whether your deduction is based on the cars Fair Market Value or what the charity actually sells
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10/22/2025Understanding Goodwill Donation Receipts — and How DeductAble Makes Tax Deductions Effortless
What a Goodwill donation receipt is, why the address matters, and how DeductAble automates valuation and documentation so you get the maximum tax deduction.