When to use. Italics do not have any hard-and-fast grammar rules that apply to all the major standard style guides. Whenever you are writing a piece, consult the specific style guide that applies to ensure the proper use of italics, as each style guide may have a slightly different preference or rule.
Donated Appliances. In addition to tax deductions for the purchase of new appliances, you can deduct amounts from your income taxes for appliances donated to charities. If you donate your used appliances when you replace them, you can deduct the fair market value of those items. According to BankRate.com, a typical used TV nets a $75 to $225 deduction.
If you don't have an HSA, you can deduct the cost of your breast pump and other related equipment as long as your total medical costs exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income. Before this ruling, the IRS considered breast pumps as feeding equipment, not medical devices, thus they were not tax-deductible.