Tax season has a way of sneaking up and draining all the energy out of the room. For most employees, the routine is simple: gather W-2s, maybe throw in a few charitable receipts, and hope the refund fairy drops a little extra cash in the bank account.
But here’s the kicker—there are plenty of workplace-related deductions that get left behind every year, and they can actually add up to serious savings. The IRS isn’t going to wave a flag and remind anyone; it’s up to employees to know what’s hiding in plain sight. That’s where these eight often-overlooked deductions step into the spotlight.
