Education tax credits can help those who pay for higher education reduce their tax bill — and, in some cases, get more money in their refund. There are two main types of education tax credits: the ...

Child care is expensive — and if you’re a working parent or caregiver, you’ve probably felt the sting. But here’s the good news: if you paid for child or dependent care so you could work or look for ...

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The saver’s tax credit allows lower-income earners to claim a credit on their tax return. To be eligible, you must also be at least 18 years of age, not be a full-time student or be claimed as a ...

IRS is developing a new Schedule 1-A to use to claim new deductions for tip income, overtime pay, car loan interest and new tax break for those 65 an older. IRS and Treasury give new guidance on what ...