Family and Taxes

Tax Breaks for Parents
Raising a child is expensive, but you can partially offset some of the expenses by utilizing tax deductions and tax credits that are available to…
The Child Tax Credit
A Tax Break for People Who Have a Qualifying Child One of the most valuable and popular federal tax credits is the Child Tax Credit. For tax…
The Child and Dependent Care Credit
[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Child_Care_Tax_Credit_Explained.mp4"][/video] Many parents and people caring for dependent family members can receive a tax credit for expenses paid to care for these individuals. This…
How to Determine Your Federal Filing Status
[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Untitled_video4.mp4"][/video] There are five statuses: Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, Head of Household, and Qualifying Surviving Spouse with a Dependent…
Do you have any tax tips for newlyweds?
If you got married last year, you’ll be checking the “married, filing jointly” box on your tax return. As a couple, your taxes will go…