I am trying to reduce my tax burden. What are some of the itemized deductions that are available to me as a nonresident taxpayer?
1) state and local taxes (all state and local taxes are fully deductible for the year paid; just keep in mind that you are also required to add back to your income any refund that you received of state and local taxes) 2) charitable contributions (contributions made to a foreign organization are not deductible) 3) casualty or theft loss (the loss must have occurred in the U.S., and the amount cannot exceed 10% of one’s income; the first $100 of a loss is not deductible) 4) job expenses not reimbursed by employer (i.e. travel costs, etc.
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