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Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:02:59 GMT | By Gordon Powers, MSN Money
Tax deductions that will save you money

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If you haven't already, you'll soon be getting a notice in the mail that the deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching - which means it's time to get organized and pull together all those receipts you've been hoarding.

Don't wait until the last week of April. If you end up in a rush, it can be all too easy to overlook possible deductions and credits - and the necessary supporting documents — that could significantly reduce the amount of tax you'll face.

Here, for instance, are just a few of the potential write-offs you may not have considered claiming this year.

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