Check out CNNMoney’s slideshow of the “Craziest Tax Deductions” people have tried to use when filing their tax returns. Some of the deductions included on their list: a hip replacement (for a dog), a Playboy magazine subscription and fake eyelashes.

For information on legit deductions, check out these M&O blog articles:

• “ Small Business Deductions: Make Sure You’re Not Missing Out (Part One) ” and “ (Part Two) “
• “ Work From Home? There May Be a Deduction for That! “
• “ How to Deduct the Interest on Those Pesky Student Loans “
• Tax Glossary terms: Standard Deduction , Itemized Deductions

Lisa Osborne
Office Administration
lisaosborne@mo-cpa.com