Tax Credits

Latest Tax Credit Articles

• Name and Social Security number coordination

  A mismatch between a name and a Social Security number on a tax return could mean costly problems.

  2 min read Mar 14, 2008

  

• IRS can help you look after the kids

  If you paid someone to care for a dependent so you could work, a special tax credit could cut your IRS bill.

  5 min read Mar 03, 2008

  

• Tax credit now for savings made for retirement

  For lower income filers, money put away for your retirement could cut today’s tax bill.

  4 min read Feb 25, 2008

  

• Getting the most from itemized deductions

  Tallying up all your expenses can help you cut your tax bill, especially if you claim every deduction the IRS allows.

  6 min read Feb 19, 2008

  

• Qualifying for earned income credit

  Workers have to qualify for earned income credit, says CPA George Saenz.

  1 min read Jan 30, 2008

  

• 10 must-know tax terms

  These common IRS words and phrases will help you get started talking taxes.

  3 min read Jan 12, 2008

  

• 2008 tax bracket rates

  Here are ordinary taxable income brackets for use in filing 2007 tax returns due April 15, 2009.

  0 min read Jan 09, 2008

  

• 7 tax-filing moves you can make now

  The first of Bankrate’s daily tax tips offers seven tasks you can take care of now instead of later.

  3 min read Jan 02, 2008

  

• Bankrate’s 2009 Tax Guide

  Bankrate’s 2009 Tax Guide provides all the tools and information you need to successfully file your 2008 return.

  1 min read Jan 02, 2008

  

• Daily tax tip

  Beginning Jan. 2 and continuing each weekday through April 15, you’ll find a new tax tip here to help you complete your return. Note: The URL will remain the same, but the tip will change daily.

  2 min read Dec 31, 2007