Who Can I Claim as a Dependent?
Being the primary provider for your family can greatly impact your taxes. If a child or relative relies on you for financial… Read more
Dependents
Basic Facts and FAQs About the Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC or EITC)
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax break intended to benefit low-to-moderate income earners. The income limit… Read more
Tax Tips for First-Time Parents
Becoming a parent for the first time? Congratulations! We know you have questions, so we’re here to explain some… Read more
Changing Your Name? What it Means for Your Taxes
Filing your taxes after you’ve changed your name might bring up a lot of questions. If you’ve ever legally changed… Read more
Tax Rules for Claiming a Dependent Who Works
When your dependent enters the workforce for the first time, you may find yourself wondering how their employment… Read more
Co-Parenting: How Child Support and Shared Custody Affect Your Taxes
Splitting the responsibilities of raising and caring for a child can prove challenging. But filing your… Read more
Claiming Your Parent as Your Dependent
Some adults may care for their elderly parents and qualify to claim them as a dependent on their tax return. This can provide… Read more
7 Ways Claiming a Dependent Can Lower Your Taxes
There are several federal tax breaks for taxpayers who claim dependents on their return. These breaks can reduce the amount… Read more
Understand Your Taxes: What Changes After Divorce
The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2020 (taxes filed in 2021).
A lot of things change as a result… Read more
Before and After Tax Reform: How a Baby Affects Your Taxes
The information in this article is up to date through tax year 2019 (taxes filed in 2020).
Your tiny addition to the family… Read more