When school's out on break, what do you do with your children? If you send them to a day camp, the money you pay may qualify for a tax credit when you file your taxes. This means you might get some money back. That's because day camp expenses can be used to claim the child and [...]
Many workers with low-to-moderate income may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit, also called EITC. To get the credit, you must meet some basic requirements, but if you qualify, it can mean a bigger refund. The amount of the credit you can get depends on your income and family size. Families with at least [...]
If you're in the military, you have various tax options available to you. First, there's the Department of Defense's MilTax. It's free and there are no income limits. MilTax includes tax preparation and electronic filing software, as well as personalized support from tax consultants. It's designed to address the realities of military life, including deployments, combat [...]
Are you putting off filing your tax return because you owe money but can't pay? You shouldn't. The IRS can help you if you're having trouble paying all the taxes you owe at once. But YOU must take action. Here's what you need to do: First, before the tax deadline, either file your tax return or [...]
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) is for people who have a federal income tax filing or reporting requirement, but who are not eligible for a Social Security number. Taxpayers who need an ITIN can mail a completed Form W-7, along with the required identification documents and federal tax return, to the IRS. Check out the [...]
