Documentary serves as love poem to Alabama Â». Here's a new documentary series with a big goal: bridging the gap between people. Filmmaker Jennifer Crandall traveled hundreds of miles to capture the essence of America as people across Alabama bring Song of Myself by poet Walt Whitman to life. We call it Whitman, Alabama. Join us.
How to Deduct Lottery Ticket Purchases on Income Tax. There's nothing more fun than winning when you gamble, especially if you win the lottery. Of course, for the millions of people who fail to accomplish this, there is the consolation of a potential tax deduction.
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.