If you’re making decent money hire an accountant/tax attorney to go over your taxes. A good accountant will save you significantly more money than they cost. (In terms of helping you find deductions, helping your LEGALLY shelter money from taxes, etc.)

Also, another important way to pay less taxes is to PAY YOUR TAXES. (Oddly enough.) If you dodge the IRS, they WILL eventually catch you and you will continue to pay for it for the rest of your life. (Once you get the IRS on your tail, they’ll never leave it. Even if you’re legitimate for years. They’ll keep auditing you and keep finding ways to screw you over. Don’t let short term greed wreck your prospects in the long run.)