10 easy tax deductions and credits to cut your tax bill
These 10 tax credits and deductions can help you trim your tax bill and, in some cases, even boost your refund.
7 min read
Sep 07, 2025
Rebecca Rosenberg
Contributor, Personal Finance
EXPERTISE
- Retirement planning
- Taxes
- Personal Finance
- Budgeting
- Wealth management
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Texas State University
- Master of Science, University of Texas Austin
Rebecca is a content writer, strategist and perpetual adventurer. She specializes in financial topics including retirement planning, taxes, budgeting, wealth management, mortgages, and business finance. She also covers B2B tech and SaaS.
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