Tax season here. 7 changes for 2015 (and 9 of the weirdest deductions)

To help you fill out your 2014 returns and plan for 2015, here are few tax changes, big and small, for 2015 – and nine of the most peculiar deductions.

5. Adjusted tax brackets

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Examples of 'Understanding Taxes' graphic design posters hang in the halls of the US Internal Revenue Service building in Washington.

As they often are, income tax benchmarks have been adjusted for inflation. For example, married couples filing jointly with a 2014 household income of under $18,150 will qualify for a 10 percent tax rate when they file their 2014 returns. For the 2015 tax year, the tax bracket will rise to $18,450. For the full table, see page 5 of the IRS’ revenue procedure document.

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