The real message on America's Tax Day: don't bother saving | Heather Long

... buying a house is the biggest help on their taxes . They are able to deduct the interest they pay on their mortgage, along with property taxes. This is followed by up to $1,000 credit per child. Then there's the educational tax credit for those who ...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2013/apr/14/us-tax-day-discourage-saving