Family and Taxes

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…
Tax tips for newlyweds from five experts
Not paying attention to how marriage changes your tax picture can hit newlyweds in the bank account for years after a wedding. NEW YORK…