National Monuments are Presidential designations of habitat, landmarks or structures for the purpose of historic or scientific preservation. Touring the National Monuments of Oregon allows travelers to experience a range of landscapes within the state.
Your COBRA premiums might be tax-deductible as a medical expense, depending on how much money you earn and how many medical expenses you had for the year. Medical expenses are deductible only if they amount to more than 10 percent of your annual gross, or pretax, income, or 7.5 percent if you were born before 1949.
State and local taxes on personal property, such as vehicles, must be ad valorem taxes to be deductible on your federal tax return. Taxes and fees on personal property that aren't based on the item's value are not deductible. For example, when you pay for the license tag for your car, the charges may include both a fee for the tag and an ad valorem tax. Only the ad valorem part can be taken as a deduction. The tax must be assessed and paid during the tax year for which it is claimed. Write-offs for state and local ad valorem taxes are available only if you file IRS Form 1040 and itemize deductions. Other Deductible Taxes. State and local income taxes and sales taxes are tax deductible on a federal tax return. However, you may deduct only one of these in the same tax year.