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Deductions From Gross Total Income
Deductions From Gross Total Income
Total Income
Deductions from your gross total income are the various allowances and
exclusions that can be subtracted from your total income to arrive at your
taxable income. These deductions help lower the amount of income that is
subject to taxation.
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Standard Deductions
Fixed Amount Simplifies Filing Increased Annually
3 Documentation Required
Itemized deductions require detailed record-keeping and documentation to substantiate
the claimed expenses.
Adjustments to Income
Above-the-Line Deductions Reduce Taxable Income
Adjustments to income, also known as Adjustments to income, such as
"above-the-line" deductions, can be contributions to retirement accounts or
claimed regardless of whether you itemize student loan interest, directly reduce your
or take the standard deduction. taxable income.
Eligibility Requirements
Each adjustment to income has specific eligibility requirements and limitations, so it's
important to understand the rules.
Calculating Taxable Income
Gross Total Income
Start with your total income from all sources, including wages, interest, dividends,
and other sources.
Taxable Income
The remaining amount is your taxable income, which will be used to calculate your
final tax liability.