Tax Credits for Families

If you're raising a family, there are valuable tax credits you may be able to claim, even if you aren't required to file a tax return. First, there's the Earned Income Tax Credit. If you work and are eligible for the credit, you can claim this valuable benefit for up to three qualifying children based on [...]

Some Important Things All Taxpayers Should Do Before the Tax Year Ends

This article was published by the IRS.  The IRS reminds taxpayers there are things they should do before the current tax year ends on December 31. Donate to charity Taxpayers may be able to deduct donations to tax-exempt organizations on their tax return. As people are deciding where to make their donations, the IRS has a [...]

Here’s What Taxpayers Need to Know about the Home Office Deduction

This article was published by the IRS. The home office deduction allows qualifying taxpayers to deduct certain home expenses on their tax return. With more people working from home than ever before, some taxpayers may be wondering if they can claim a home office deduction when they file their 2021 tax return next year. Here are [...]

Who Is Eligible for Advance Child Tax Credit Payments?

Are you wondering if you're eligible for advance Child Tax Credit (ACTC) Payments? You qualify for ACTC payments if you have a qualifying child. You don't need to have income, and you can qualify even if you don't normally file a tax return. Also, you - or your spouse, if married and filing a joint return [...]

Here’s how a Taxpayer’s Custody Situation May Affect Their Advance Child Tax Credit Payments

This article was published by the IRS. Parents who share custody of their children should be aware of how the advance child tax credit payments are distributed. It is important to remember that these are advance payments of a tax credit that taxpayers expect to claim on their 2021 tax return. Understanding how the payments work [...]

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