Tag Archives: Child Tax Credit

Don’t be alarmed if you receive a letter from the Internal Revenue Service; it may indicate that money is owed to you and has to be claimed. Over 9 million Americans are still owed stimulus payments, the Earned Income Tax Credit, or the Child Tax Credit, according to a 2022 IRS announcement. The IRS wants […]

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As of July, millions of American families with children have been receiving monthly checks from the enhanced child tax credit. That said, there are some important dates that you should be aware of as you are eligible for these tax credits. This is even more important if you want to opt-in or out of receiving […]

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Child Tax Credit 2021

Over 35 million households in the U.S are getting monthly payments for their 2021 child tax credits. What many do not realize, they could end up owing the IRS next year. How Much Can You Expect For This Year’s Child Tax Credit & What Is the IRS Sending? The maximum child tax credit for 2021 […]

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New Child and Dependent Credits

New Child and Dependent Credits

At the end of the year, the overhaul doubled the maximum child tax credit from $1,000 to $2,000 for each child in a family under the age of 17. This credit is also eligible for many more families. For 2018, it begins to phase out at $400,000 of adjusted gross income for most couples and […]

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Parents Take Tax Credits for Kids

Parents take Tax Credit for Kids

You may be entitled to beneficial tax credits when you have children. Some credits are specifically aimed at parents and can be extremely helpful in saving money or in compensating for the cost of raising children. You can claim your child as a dependent in most scenarios, including children who were just born in the […]

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Five Credits Not To Be Overlooked

5 Credits not to Overlook

Not much can make you happy when it’s time to pay taxes. During the tax season, the tax credit can be your friend and ally, so it is important to know for which credits you can qualify. Tax credits reduce the amount of tax that you pay and some of them are even reimbursable. You […]

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The Child Tax Credit Explained

The Child Tax Credit Explained

The Child Tax Credit is a popular credit among parent taxpayers. If you have children, you may be eligible to claim $1,000 per child on your tax return. In order to be claimed, your children must meet the following criteria: They must be less than 17 years old Have a Social Security number assigned prior […]

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Dependents Are a Benefit

Dependents Are a Benefit

Dependents are an important part of the tax filing process. Understanding who qualifies as a dependent is essential, as two tax incentives – the Earned Income Tax Credit and Head of Household filing status -require taxpayers to have one or more dependents. In most cases, dependents are the taxpayer’s child, as they rely on the […]

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Important Tax Credits For 2017 Families

The Child Tax Credit can save parents up to $1,000 per child based on income. Higher income families are entitled to a smaller credit, as the IRS reduces the credit at modified adjusted gross income of $110,000 for joint, married taxpayers. The Child and Dependent Care Credit is an excellent way to recover some expenses […]

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Taxpayers who claim deductions typically understand that they have to be able to prove that they qualify for the deduction. For example, you know if you claim business expenses, charity gifts, or other costs for deduction, that you’ll need to supply documents such as receipts, cancelled checks, or bank statements in the event of an […]

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