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Five Helpful Tax Credits

There aren’t many things that can make you happy when it comes to paying taxes. But tax credits can help brighten your day lower your tax liability, it is a good idea to be informed which credits you qualify for and how you can go about claiming them. By using tax credits you lower the […]

Working families know how expensive it can be to raise children. At tax time, the government offers some help for these families through the Child Tax Credit, which was enacted in 1997. This credit allows eligible families to receive up to $1,000 per child under the age of 17. Both Democrats and Republicans have shown […]

Dependent Benefits

One of the easiest way to increase your tax benefits at tax time is to claim a child or eligible adult relative as a dependent. You are entitled to a personal exemption for each qualifying dependent that you claim, which helps put a little extra cash back in your pocket. You may even be able […]