Tax firm offers tips to avoid falling off the 'cliff'  With all
the debate surrounding the nation's impending fiscal cliff, many
consumers are wondering how to lower their tax liability this
coming tax season.  Despite an uncertain tax code future, people
can still limit the damage, according to H&R Block. The world's
largest tax services provider offers five tried-and-true
strategies that will help taxpayers get on track:  Take care of
health needs now to meet the lower deduction threshold
Beginning next year, if you're under 65 and want to claim
medical expenses, those expenses must exceed 10 percent of your
adjusted gross income.  H&R Block says some impacted taxpayers
may want to consider buying high-cost items like eyeglasses and
contact lenses this year so those eligible costs can be paid in
2012 to take advantage of the current 7.5-percent threshold.
Give to others to get a tax deduction  This not only warms the
heart, it also buffers the hit some Americans may be facing.
Taxpayers claimed nearly $18