Tag Archives: Earned Income Credit
Taxpayers 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 moreTo get a little extra cash back this tax season, consider the benefits you may be eligible for by claiming children or adult relatives as dependents. For each dependent you claim that qualifies, you get a personal exemption, and depending on the age and relationship of the dependent, you may be eligible for additional tax […]
— 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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