When your taxes have increased, you may be able to legally save money by
a. hiding your income in offshore accounts
b. failing to file your tax returns on time
c. giving large money gifts to your spouse
d. making itemized deductions on your return

d. making itemized deductions on your return.

Itemized deductions are expenses that taxpayers can claim on their federal income tax returns and which might decrease their taxable income. These are claimed in place of a standard deduction. The taxpayer is given the choice to deduct the itemized deduction amount, or the applicable standard deduction amount. The taxpayer can choose whichever one is greater. Therefore, this can be a legal way to save some money.

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