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6 Life Changing Events and Their Tax ImplicationsThe article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. People can experience life-changing transitions over the course of just one year. These changes may include having a baby, securing a new job, moving to a new...

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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.

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August 17, 2017 July 18, 2019 / Elle Martinez
Back to School Series: Money Lessons for College FreshmenThe new year is here for college students! If you’re a freshman, getting adjusted to your new life may feel overwhelming. But with new beginnings come new opportunities, like getting smart about your finances now to build up your wealth in the...

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Back-to-School: Education Tax Benefits to Offset Education Costs

August 10, 2017 July 18, 2019 / Jim Wang
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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.

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April 14, 2016 June 10, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
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