Tax Credits & Deductions

Guide to Deducting Moving Expenses on Your Tax Return

August 2, 2012

[This deduction has been suspended from 2018 to 2025 for nonmilitary taxpayers] If you recently experienced a career change that necessitated relocating to a new city, you could… Read More

How to Maximize Your 529 College Savings Plan

July 31, 2012

With the cost of college tuition increasing an average of 8% each year, it pays to start saving as early on as possible. Section 529 plans, also known as… Read More

Tax Tips and Tax Deductions for Bloggers

July 19, 2012

Many people regard blogging as a hobby—something that they do in their spare time, for their own personal enjoyment.  But if blogging is your profession—an activity that you… Read More

How to Maximize Your Tax Savings at Work

July 12, 2012

If you’re looking for ways to decrease your tax liability, a good place to start is at work. There are several simple things you can do to cut your… Read More

Tax Deduction & Tax Benefit for Donating a Car to Charity

June 5, 2012

When going over your finances in any given year, it is not only important to assess your income, but it is also vital to see which types of… Read More

Claiming Children & Relatives as Dependents on Your Tax Return

April 10, 2012

Tax season is swiftly approaching and as you gather together all of your tax forms and receipts, you may be wondering how to claim a dependent on your… Read More

Tax Credits, Deductions & Advice for Seniors Filing Taxes

February 15, 2012

There are many ways through which the elderly can reduce their income taxes. Approximately 13% of the U.S. population is over the age of 65, and a large… Read More

What is the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) for 2011 & 2012?

December 28, 2011

If you’ve been doing your research on tax credits and deductions, some of the sources that you've come across might mention that you’ll want to watch out for… Read More

2012 IRS Standard Mileage Tax Deduction Rate?

December 23, 2011

The 2012 IRS mileage rates (2013 IRS mileage rates) vary depending on whether you are claiming mileage for business travel, moving expenses, charitable work or medical-related traveling. Each… Read More

2011 Tax Deductible Medical Expenses: Eligibility and Limits

December 7, 2011

The price of medical care in the U.S. can run into the thousands of dollars each year for routine care once you factor in the cost of insurance… Read More