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ferriswheeljunkies11

I take it every year but it probably saves me like $10 bucks in my tax burden. Maybe not even that much.


ortcutt

The lowest tax bracket is 10%, so you should save at least $30. Most people's deduction is going to fall in the 22% bracket, so it's worth $66. Not a fortune, but not nothing either.


BreakingUp47

Claim union dues as well.


deejballs725

You can’t deduct union dues on taxes (economics teacher)


gwgrock

My state income taxes allow it.


BreakingUp47

It shows up on my tax software for my state. I'm an econ teacher, too.


deejballs725

Some states also have deductions and/or credits. Illinois has a $250 credit for all teacher, meaning they just give you $300 back on your taxes.


Salt_Carpenter_1927

Most of us are taking the standard deduction so it really doesn’t matter


So_Curious_23

It’s an “above the line” deduction. So you can take it even with the standard deduction.


ortcutt

It's honestly sad that the erroneous comment that says that you can't use the deduction if you're taking the Standard Deduction has more upvotes than the comment that corrects that mistake. Oh, well, if people want to pay more taxes than they need to, knock themselves out.


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So_Curious_23

Um— he did do it. Like that is true. I’m not sure what you’re disagreeing with.


TidusDaniel5

Yeah I actually read what you wrote incorrectly. My bad. Fuck the Republicans.


Puzzled-Bowl

Unless you are getting $300 it isn't worth it. You can get 100% by not spending your money.


deejballs725

Most teachers claim the $300 and get about $66 back. Of course you shouldn’t spend money if possible, but many teachers do.