On December 19, 2014 (it seems so long ago now, doesn't it?), President Obama signed H.R. 5771, The Tax Increase Prevention Act.  This is a list of more than 50 tax extenders, extending certain relieving provisions in the Code for one more year through December 31, 2014.  (Brace yourself for 2015!).   Most likely at least one of the tax extenders applies to you.  For a list of some of the most commonly applied ones, visit http://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleaebeling/2014/12/19/obama-signs-2014-tax-extenders-money-in-your-pocket/