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What is a tax write-off?

What is a tax write-off?
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By Adam Middleton for Intuit TurboTax Tax write-offs, also known as tax deductions, reduce taxable income. By lowering your taxable income, you can reduce how much you owe. Deductions are different from tax credits. Tax credits directly cut your tax bill by reducing the actual taxes owed. Howeve...

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