I was unemployed for 6 months but I still paid over $6,000 in mortgage interest and property taxes. Those alone is responsible for most of it.
The possible "cheating" comes from not claiming about $15,000 in capital gains to Michigan for selling my house (I was told that peanuts and they won't give a damn) and deducting my moving expenses; both of which my tax preparer said were fine. I figure it's his job and his signature if he fucks up. Plus, H&R Blockheads will pay and fees and penalty for any of their fuck ups, so...
I didn't even try to use my hybrid car as a deduction this year like I did last year, so I'm not all bad.
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