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• Tax credits help with higher education

  Families can get help via the American opportunity and lifetime learning tax credits.

  3 min read Mar 10, 2017

  

• The IRS has over $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds. Is any of it yours?

  The agency is sitting on over $1 billion in unclaimed refunds. See if you qualify.

  2 min read Mar 08, 2017

  

• 2 ways to deduct your home office on your taxes

  Determine which is best for you — the simplified or the regular home office deduction.

  4 min read Mar 07, 2017

  

• Tax breaks for the unemployed

  While unemployment benefits are taxable, jobless folks may enjoy some tax breaks.

  3 min read Mar 06, 2017

  

• A how-to guide on claiming dependents on taxes: It’s not an intuitive exercise

  Find out the rules of claiming dependents on taxes, whether it’s your child or relative.

  5 min read Mar 03, 2017

  

• Adopt a child? Be sure to adopt the tax breaks the IRS has for adoptive parents

  Raising a kid is costly, but for adoptive parents, the IRS offers a big tax break.

  4 min read Mar 02, 2017

  

• The 10 states with the highest taxes

  These are the places where state and local taxes burden taxpayers the most.

  1 min read Mar 01, 2017

  

• IRS rules for claiming a parent as a dependent: 5 factors to consider

  Are you caring for an aging parent? If so, you may qualify for some tax relief.

  5 min read Mar 01, 2017

  

• Tax refund delayed? It’s best to wait

  There are few good ways to fill a refund-sized financial void

  4 min read Feb 28, 2017

  

• Your job search expenses may be tax-deductible

  You can write off certain job-hunting expenses, but there are rules and limits.

  2 min read Feb 28, 2017