The White House has spent, and continues to spend, a great deal of money. Like most presidents Obama is planning changes in the tax code in order to cover the bills (at least some of them) and perhaps change the way this country does business.

You’ve gotten your sheepskin and, as the strains of Pomp and Circumstance fade into the background, you’ve said the word “graduate” a thousand times to yourself trying to make the reality of it sink in. It will and you’ll find new vistas opening to you as you move out into the world. And not just on your desktop.
But don’t think you’re done. There’s still a lot out there for you to learn and the sooner you do, the happier you’ll be.

I’m sure there are more than a few of us perusing over our old receipts in our annual tax filings. This time of year usually has us looking unkindly on anything “tax” related but here are a few strange and quirky state tax credits that may amuse you and perhaps even save you some money.

1. In Hawaii you can receive $3,000 is deductibles for maintaining “exceptional” trees.

2. In California you can deduct the reward you received from a crime hotline.