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.

14. Deduction: business gifts (under $25)

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A worker counts US dollar bills, which are being exchanged for Philippine Pesos, inside a money changer in Manila.

The IRS is fine with giving gifts, as long as they aren't too lavish.

You’re allowed to deduct up to $25 in costs spent on business gifts for any individual person. You can also widely distribute gifts under $4 that have your name on them – examples listed by the IRS include pens, desk sets, and bags – the sum total can be deducted, even if it's over the $25 limit. 

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