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• Tax credits vs. tax deductions: What’s the difference?

  Knowing the difference can save you money come tax time.

  3 min read Feb 06, 2020

  

• How to deduct child care expenses on your taxes

  The government gives you a few options that may offset child-related expenses.

  3 min read Feb 06, 2020

  

• How to take advantage of the sales tax deduction

  Here’s what the sales tax deduction is, what purchases are deductible and how to claim it.

  4 min read Feb 06, 2020

  

• Can you claim medical expenses on your taxes?

  You may be able to deduct certain medical expenses if they meet IRS requirements.

  3 min read Feb 06, 2020

  

• This was the average tax return last year

  The IRS issued more than 111 million refunds last year. Here’s how much money was refunded.

  2 min read Feb 05, 2020

  

• Open an IRA before the tax deadline to save on taxes

  It’s not too late to get a tax deduction for your IRA contributions.

  4 min read Feb 04, 2020

  

• How bonuses are taxed

  When it comes to bonuses, employers can calculate your tax withholding in one of two ways.

  4 min read Jan 20, 2020

  

• Reduce your taxes with these last-minute moves before the end of the year

  Take heed, taxpayers. Time is running out on these moves.

  5 min read Dec 28, 2019

  

• 9 states with no income tax

  Looking for ways to lower your tax bill? Consider moving to one of these states.

  2 min read Dec 21, 2019

  

• You should never deduct these 9 expenses (but you can write off some related costs)

  The IRS is strict about what you can and can’t deduct to trim your tax bill. It pays to know the limits.

  5 min read Dec 17, 2019