8 Unexpected Things You Can Write Off Come Tax Time

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Child care
This is a BIG one that so many people, especially moms, overlook. If you have to seek out childcare because your job takes you away from your children, that is deductible. In fact, up to 35% of expenses on childcare for kids 12 and under is deductible. Make note though that the IRS’ definition of childcare is particular, so look it up on their rules page here before hiring a random student off Craigslist.

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