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New Tax Tools to Save Money and Time

The IRS says U.S. taxpayers spend an average of 13 hours reading up on tax rules, gathering paperwork, and filling out their tax forms. And let’s not forget, of course, that taxes are a big expense for most Americans. In fact, the typical U.S. family pays more than a third of its income in taxes, …

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10 Best Tax Deductions and Credits for Parents

As you get ready to file your tax return for 2012, don’t overlook many of the benefits that were ushered in when Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act in early 2013. This act – also known as the so-called “fiscal cliff legislation” – may work in your favor, particularly because it gives many parents …

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The Earned Income Tax Credit Explained

Claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit on your 2012 taxes is a great way to lower your federal income tax bill – or even get a tax refund check worth thousands of dollars from the government. The Earned Income Tax Credit, commonly called the EITC, is a refundable tax credit provided to low-to-moderate income individuals …

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How to Know If You’re Eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit

Tax season can be stressful for obvious reasons, but one way of making it brighter is receiving a big income tax refund from the government. Those checks can mean a large return if you’ve been overpaying on your tax liability, but it’s usually up to the taxpayer to seek out all of the possible ways …

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Free Tax Help for Military Members and Their Families

The IRS wants military personnel and their families to know that they can get tax help free of charge. The no-cost tax help comes courtesy of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, or VITA, program. Both the IRS and the U.S. Armed Forces participate in the VITA program, which offers everything from complimentary tax preparation service …

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Get Free Help Preparing Your Income Tax Return

It’s time to get busy filling out your income tax return. Mercifully, you don’t have to pore over thousands of pages of the IRS tax code, nor do you have to pay an expensive accountant in order to get your taxes done by the April tax filing deadline. If you are a low-moderate income earner, …

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How to Claim a Qualifying Child On Your Taxes

Claiming a qualified child or dependent on your taxes can potentially provide significant tax benefits. However, it is essential to understand the criteria that must be met to claim someone as a dependent and the necessary steps to do so. This article will discuss how to claim a qualified child or dependent on your taxes. …

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