There are several advantages of going to college. One of the more immediate financial benefits actually involves your taxes. Did you know that there are plenty of tax credits and deductions that can help you lower your taxable income? I want to share some of the biggest ones available right now when you prepare your taxes before the tax deadline. Full story
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When it comes to education tax breaks, it’s important to carefully consider your options, and decide who is going to take what tax break. Parents have to communicate with their kids since the education tax breaks are only allowed to be claimed on either one of your tax returns and not both. Full story
College is expensive. If you are looking for a way to offset some of your education costs, the government offers some tax credits and deductions designed to help students and their parents. Full story
For many parents, it seems as if we go from changing diapers to packing the kids up to go off to college. With an in-state public college averaging over $33K for the 4 years, and private college over $120K, it’s time to look at how you can get Uncle Sam to ease the burden just a bit. Full story
As we steadily roll towards the April tax filing deadline it’s time to get serious about tax preparation. For the students out there, it’s especially important to get a jump on things since there may be some extra items to track down and deductions to take care of. To make things easier, it pays to be organized. Full story
With the college application process winding down for the 2011 fall semester, this is a good time to review some of the tax breaks your children’s higher education might offer you for your 2010 return. Full story
The choice isn’t always that easy, though. If you’re a student — and if you are, you’re lucky to be one — you have a number of choices for benefiting education credits. Full story
The American Opportunity Tax Credit changed the taxpayer-funded benefits given to students. The Hope Credit was formerly the popular method taxpayers claimed benefits for educational expenses, but the new stimulus law in 2009 greatly expanded the reach and depth of the existing credits. Full story
Unless you’ve filed extensions like I have, you can finally put the 2009 tax season behind you. Don’t miss out on some deductions and credits that could expire in 2010. Full story
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