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  Chapter 4: Credits

  If you thought deductions were a sweet way to cut your bill, wait until you hear about tax credits!

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  When to file

  Everyone knows about April 15, but believe it or not, this deadline is not as hard and fast as you may think.

  2 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Education tax credits

  Be smart when counting your schooling costs. Take advantage of educational tax credits.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Above-the-line deductions

  If you qualify for these special deductions, you can claim them in addition to your standard or itemized amount.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Tax credits: Cut your tax bill

  Unlike deductions, tax credits cut into your actual tax bill, often providing mega-savings.

  1 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  Child-related tax credits

  The child tax credit helps temper the high cost of child-rearing. Stop pulling your hair out.

  3 min read Apr 01, 2005
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  10 tax troubles you can avoid

  If the tax man starts questioning your return, don’t make matters worse by making one of these 10 costly blunders.

  5 min read Mar 01, 2005
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  Home-sale exclusion for an engaged couple

  Prospective newlyweds must pay careful attention to tax rules when figuring out how much of a profit can be exempted from the bride-to-be’s home sale.

  1 min read Nov 18, 2004
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  Responsibilities of nonresident property seller

  When a foreigner sells U.S. property, some taxes are collected at closing. Our expert discusses the procedure and the forms that must be filed.

  1 min read Jun 22, 2004
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  Trusts can provide for tax-efficient estate planning

  If you expect your assets to appreciate significantly, the best estate-tax move might be to leave them in trust to your heirs.

  2 min read Mar 08, 2004