CHICAGO — The filing deadline for 2011 federal income taxes is not far off, but you still have time to make sure you’ve done everything you can to keep Uncle Sam’s paws off as much of your money as possible. Here are some last-minute ways to do that by reducing your 2011 income tax bill:
Often-Overlooked Deductions
Many easily overlooked miscellaneous expenses are deductible as long as they add up to at least 2% of your adjusted gross income. Grouping them can help you meet the threshold. Here are some miscellaneous items you may have overlooked: