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The Earned Income Tax Credit is refundable, allowing eligible low to moderate income workers the opportunity to reduce their taxable income. If its reduced below zero, the taxpayer may receive a refund of the excess amount of the credit. The credit is adjusted each year to account for the cost of living, as well as […]
— Read moreIf you are a single parent you know you can face some only one of its kind situations in life, this can include things that come up at tax time as well. Before you file your taxes, you should check out these federal tax considerations: Head of Household – If you were single on the […]
— Read moreTaxpayers who work, but have low incomes, are entitled to a special tax credit known as the Earned Income Credit. This credit is essentially an incentive for low income taxpayers to continue working, and is second only to Medicaid in the amount of assistance it provides to low income families. The earned income credit amount […]
— Read moreIf you have children, you may be entitled to beneficial tax credits. There are a few credits that are specifically targeted towards parents, and can be extremely helpful when it comes to saving money or offsetting the costs of raising children. In most scenarios, you can claim your child as a dependent, including children just […]
— Read moreSince it was enacted almost 40 years ago, the Earned Income Tax Credit has been helping boost revenues of low and moderate income workers. The IRS reports that four of every five employees eligible for the EITC claim the benefit, however they’d like to see everyone who qualifies take advantage of it. If you qualify, […]
— Read moreNot too many things can make you happy when it comes time to pay your taxes. The tax credit can be your friend and ally during tax season, so it’s important to get informed about which credits you may qualify for. Tax credits reduce the amount of tax you are responsible for paying, and some […]
— Read moreDo You Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit? For low to moderate income families, the Earned Income Tax Credit is available to help reduce the amount of federal income taxes that you owe. The refundable credit is available to families who earn the majority of their income through working (opposed to investing) and can […]
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