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Working parents know how difficult it can be to find appropriate care for their children while they work. If you pay for someone to watch your children while you work, there’s a possibility you may be eligible to claim the Dependent Care Credit. This credit has certain requirements that must be met in order to […]

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Are you the parent of a child under the age of 17? You can claim a tax credit worth $1,000 per eligible child. Every tax year until the child turns 17 you are qualified to claim the Child Tax Credit in addition to the dependency exemption for the child, which means you can stack the […]

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Get a Deduction Just For Your Kids If you’re a parent, you may find some comfort in the fact that your children can actually save you money. While most of your parenthood is spent, spending, the IRS offers you a tax deduction just for having kids. The following tax savers may come in handy for […]

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There is a chance that if you have children that they may be required to file a tax return, even if they are a dependent child. Generally, children will be held accountable for filing any returns as well as paying taxes that may be owed along with penalties and interest. The parents may also hold […]

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The Earned Income Tax Credit is one way that low and moderate income families can save some money at tax time. The EITC is refundable, and can reduce the taxes working families owe to zero in certain circumstances. If your income comes primarily from working, and not investing, you may qualify. The income levels change […]

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