Your holiday schedule may already be hectic, especially for those who are caring for their parents during this special time of year.

Tax season isn't far away, though, and by squeezing in some time to take these steps during the holidays, the savings could be an extra gift to you in 2012. Making contributions to 401(k) or spending all the money in your flexible spending account are common steps to reduce a tax bill, but here's five more last-minute deductions and steps caregivers can take before the New Year countdown begins.

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