Tax Filing

A new tax legislation was recently passed to extend the first time homebuyer $8,000 tax credit. Also the new law detailed other changes. Those changes include raising income limitations for...

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), first-time homebuyers purchasing homes in 2008, 2009 or 2010 may be eligible to receive a home tax credit. To qualify for the credit, the home...

Most taxpayers who are in college or paying the education expenses of a family member are eligible to claim a tuition credit on their income tax return. Generally, taxpayers who fall into one of...

There are a number of tax credits available in both 2009 and 2010 for consumer to take advantage of. Getting a tax credit on home improvement products are often overlooked by consumers but can...

The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is available to all qualifying first time home buyers who purchase a new home in 2009. But did you know that if you qualify for the credit, you do not have to...

This article will give you step by step instructions on how to amend your 2008 tax return to immediately claim the 1st time homebuyers credit (up to $8000 that does not need to be repaid) for a...

As a low- to moderate-income working family, you may be eligible for tax credits. In particular, you may qualify for the federal tax credit for working families, the Earned Income Tax Credit...

The Earned Income Credit is one of the few refundable tax credits offered to working-class taxpayers. The credit can be paid back to you as a refund, if it exceeds the tax you owe after your...

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Students and parents of students can both benefit from education tax breaks. When tax time comes around, having the right information and filing the proper forms can increase IRS tax deductions,...

When you file your 2008 income taxes, you will be required to report the amount of the stimulus payment you received. If you do not remember the amount of the stimulus payment, there is a handy...

Tax help! Watch a demo on how to fill out a 1040A tax form in this free video on tax help and personal finance.

Tax help! Watch a demo on how to fill out a 1040A tax form in this free video on tax help and personal finance.

Tax help! Learn how to apply child tax credit and how to fill out a 1040A tax form in this free video on tax help and personal finance.

Tax help! Learn how to apply child care credit and how to fill out a 1040A tax form in this free video on tax help and personal finance.

Tax and EIC help! Learn how to fill out and complete a 1040EZ tax form in this free video covering how to calculate Earned Income Credit.

Tax and EIC help! Learn how to fill out and complete a 1040EZ tax form in this free video covering how to qualify for Earned Income Credit.

Learn how to use credits & deductions when filing your federal income taxes online in this free video tutorial.

You can claim a credit against income taxes if you are a low-income taxpayer who is 65 or over or permanently disabled. Relatively few people can receive this complicated tax credit due to income...

Using your credit card to pay income taxes is an option that comes with a price, but it's quick and efficient and ensures that you've paid. Use your credit card only if you filed a tax return last...