Tax Credits
Can I Claim My Girlfriend as a Dependent?
When tax season rolls around, many people start looking for ways to maximize their deductions and reduce their taxable income. One common question that comes…
Married Filing Separately: What It Means and When It Makes Sense
When you’re married and preparing to file your taxes, you generally have two filing status options: married filing jointly or married filing separately. While most…
Understanding Tax Rebates: What They Are and How They Work
Tax rebates are a form of financial relief provided by the government, offering taxpayers the opportunity to receive a refund or reduction on the amount…
Are Home Repairs Tax Deductible? A Complete Guide for U.S. Homeowners
Are Home Repairs Tax Deductible? [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Home_Repair_Tax_Deductions_Explained.mp4"][/video] If you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably wondered: Are home repairs tax deductible? Also, whether the money…
Is Social Security Disability Income Taxable by the IRS?
[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Understanding_SSDI_Tax_Implications.mp4"][/video] Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) provides crucial financial support to people unable to work due to a disability. While the benefits…
Claiming Parents as Dependents: How it Works
Who doesn’t want to help their parents? Claiming an elderly parent as a tax dependent is not only caring for them as they enter the…
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…
Understanding The EITC: Who Gets Earned Income Credit?
[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://www.irs.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/EITC_Eligibility_Explained.mp4"][/video] For taxpayers who are low- to moderate income workers, the earned income tax credit (EITC) can be a highly valuable…
