Lyme disease is a disorder of the heart, joints, brain, and skin acquired following a bite by an infected tick. Treatment with the antibiotic doxycycline is now the standard, and the improvement in treatment has been associated with improved outcomes, says Shadick.
Self Employed Deductions: There are several above-the-line deductions for the self-employed. The first is a deduction for any self-employment tax you paid throughout the year. Just enter your self-employment income on your 1040.com return, and we'll take care of the math for your deduction.You'll probably need either the Schedule C or Schedule SE screen â but don't double enter the income.he first is a deduction for any self-employment tax you paid throughout the year. Just enter your self-employment income on your 1040.com return, and we'll take care of the math for your deduction. You'll probably need either the Schedule C or Schedule SE screen â but don't double enter the income.
First, the standard deduction amount is based on your tax filing status. Using 2011 data as an example, taxpayers who are single or married but filing separately, the standard deduction is $5,800. For heads of households, it is $8,500, and for married couples who file joint returns, the standard deduction is $11,600.