When it’s OK to be average

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Here are the average deductions, by level of income, based on the latest available IRS stats. The following are preliminary figures released by the IRS (their reports lag behind the current tax year because of the time needed to compile figures). These are averages only. [Editor’s note: Remember that there is no “average” amount that…

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The one time that it’s good to be average

Here are the average deductions, by level of income, based on the latest available IRS stats. Average Itemized Deductions         Adjusted Gross Income Medical Expenses Taxes Interest Charitable Contributions $15,000 to $30,000 $7,074 $3,147 $9,245 $2,189 $30,000 to $50,000 $6,153 $3,830 $9,055 $2,189 $50,000 to $100,000 $7,102 $6,050 $10,659 $2,693 $100,000 to…

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