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Family and Taxes

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): How To Qualify & File

Overview of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), also known as the Earned Income Credit (EIC), was established in…


IRS Code 766: What it Means on Your Transcript

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Understanding_IRS_Code_766.mp4"][/video] Taxes and good news seldom come together, but that doesn’t mean it never happens. Case in point, you might one day…


You Can Now Claim Self Employed Tax Credits for Sick Time & Family Leave

A new tax credit to claim is something you'll never get sick of. What is the Self Employed Tax Credit? Due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…


Reporting your Child’s Capital Gains and Dividends on Your Taxes: Form 8814

Little Timmy's investments actually paid off? Congrats! Here's how to put your kiddo's income on your joint tax return. Are you the custodial parent of…


Minor Question: Are Minors Exempt From Tax Withholding?

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Minors_and_Tax_Filing_Explained.mp4"][/video] If minors don't get taxes taken out, can I be 18 again? Yes, if a dependent child earns income, they will…


IRS Pub 596: What You Need To Know About

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/596.mp4"][/video] Are you looking for an easy way to file your taxes? If so, IRS Pub 596 is the publication for you!…


The Expanded Child Tax Credit

Important Information About the 2021 Child Tax Credit: Advance Payments, Online Tools, & More Thanks to recent temporary changes to the federal Child Tax Credit…


Child Tax Credit Faqs

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About the 2021 Child Tax Credit & Advance Child Tax Credit Payments The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a federal…