For tax years 2008 through 2010, Emergency Responders who work for the Police, Fire service, and Emergency medical services (among others) are eligible for unique tax breaks. If you are an emergency responder, your gross income does not include the following when provided by a state or local government:
The excluded income from these three areas reduces any related tax or contribution deduction.
Check out our list of 40 Tax Breaks that you could use to get your largest tax refund ever in 2009.
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