Find Out if You Qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit

Did you know the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can add $6,700 to your federal income tax refund? If you worked and earned low-to-moderate income last year, you might be able to claim the EITC when you file your taxes. The EITC can be worth several thousand dollars if you have children. Taxpayers who do not [...]

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Can Put More Money in Your Pocket

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps workers and families who don't make a lot of money get a tax break. If you qualify, you can use the credit to reduce the taxes you owe - and maybe even get a bigger refund. The credit is usually higher for eligible working families, but many lower-income workers [...]

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 [...]

Tax Benefits for Members of the Military

If you're in the Armed Forces, there are several special tax benefits that apply to you: First, you may be eligible for a combat zone exclusion, which means some or all of your combat pay could be tax-free. However, you may choose instead to include tax-free combat pay in your earned income when you file your [...]

IRS Economic Impact Payments and the Recovery Rebate Credit

The 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit was paid in advance to most people in the first two rounds of Economic Impact Payments. If you're like most people who were eligible, you've already received the full amount. If you received the full amount for the first two Economic Impact Payments, do not include any information about your payments [...]

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