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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 -
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 -
Education tax credits
Be smart when counting your schooling costs. Take advantage of educational tax credits.
1 min read Apr 01, 2005 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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