Category: Tax Deductions and Credits

The IRS does not allow you to claim both a credit and a deduction for the same educational expenses, so you have to choose whichever gives you the greatest benefit There are several different tax benefits available to students to help ease the cost of higher education. However the IRS does not allow more than […]

The student loan interest deduction could result in fewer taxes, but you have to meet the requirements All of you beleaguered underemployed college grads will be relieved to know that you can deduct student loan interest on your taxes. But, in order to do so, you must qualify according to all the rules and regulations […]

The state sales tax deduction was extended in 2010, but may not be available for 2012 One of the many deductions built into our tax code is the ability to deduct state and local income taxes. Some states, however, don’t have an income tax. They fill their coffers with a large sales tax instead. To […]

Are you anxious staring at your tax liability, and wondering how in the world would you be able to reduce it? Here’s an easy way to do it. If you didn’t know, deductions help you to lower your taxable income and can even lower your tax due! Here’s a breakdown of the 10 most commonly […]