<prompt> Human: Hey guys, I am graduating with 30k in debt, and need to use my salary to support my family. My parentsbrothers are doing very bad financially, and they need my income to stay afloat. Is there anyway to reduce my income tax ? I am in California, and after calculating the taxes they would take -- I was left with like 70k only. Is there anything I can do to minimize the income tax, as I need as much of it as I can to help my family.  <response>: Student loan interest is tax deductible, up to a certain income level. Most things that reduce your taxable income also reduce your income like contributing to a 401k. 95k is not a lot to support a family in California. Has your family considered government assistance? 