2011 Tax return will have an area where you can mention the deductions to lower your tax liability. There are 2 main forms of tax deductions in 2011, either of which you can choose -

a. 2011 Standard deuction - For most people $5700 for individual and $11400 for family can be mentioned as standard deductions. So, if you are not sure of expenses that you can claim in 2011 tax returns, then go for standard deduction as option and clai this amount in tax benefits.

b. 2011 Itemized Deductions - This is where you can mention details of all the expenses you have made like, investing in education, medical expenses and a whole lot of other areas. If this amount is higher than what you can mention in standard deductions, then definitely go for itemized deductions as that will help you lower your 2011 tax return liability even more.

To take advantage of 2011 tax return Itemized deductions, make sure you spend some time and keep track of all the expenses you have made, since each expense that you can mention can lower your liability even further.

Click on the link to find out various 2011 expenses you can claim in 2010 IRS Tax return deduction