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Are Scholarships Taxable? Everything You Need to Know

Are Scholarships Taxable? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Understanding_Scholarship_Taxes.mp4"][/video] For many students and their families, receiving a scholarship can be a huge financial relief. Whether it’s a…


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Babies And Tax Returns: A Real (If Unlikely) Pair

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Babies_and_Income_Tax_Returns1.mp4"][/video] The IRS doesn’t discriminate on the basis of age, not even babies. It’s one of those things that sound funny but…


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President Biden’s SAVE plan is not entirely tax free

 The new income-driven repayment plan (IDR) proposed by President Joe Biden (known as the SAVE plan) may be able to forgive some student loans…


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…


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Is Student Loan Forgiveness Taxable? – Why your IRS federal tax returns hold the answer

What is the New Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Plan? As of August 24, 2022, the Biden Administration announced a three-part plan to cancel certain amounts…


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How to File a Tax Return: Get Started Here

   Time for a tax return to basics. Form 1040: How to File a Tax Return You have several options for filing your federal…


Tax Deductions for Student Loan Interest

[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Maximize_Student_Loan_Deductions.mp4"][/video] By making a federal student loan payment, you’re eligible to deduct a portion of the interest paid in your federal tax…


Taxes & Education

Offset the Cost of Education By Claiming These Tax Breaks on Your 1040 Return Everyone knows that education costs money and tuition is expensive. However,…