A tax deduction reduces taxable income. Common deductions: 401(k) contributions, IRA, mortgage interest, charitable gifts. Standard deduction vs itemizing: choose the larger. Lowers your tax bill.
Example
Deduct $20k 401(k) contributions; taxable income drops $20k.
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