You may be curious to know what benefit is derived from a tax deduction. For most non-business deductions, the savings are based upon your tax bracket. For example, if you are in the 24% tax bracket, a $1,000 deduction would save you $240 in taxes. That is not the end of the story, as some deductions are eliminated or reduced due to income thresholds and phaseouts, while business deductions provide additional benefits.