Child and Dependent Care Credit Archives - Page 5 of 6

Shamsey Oloko August 16, 2016 Charitable Contributions, Child and Dependent Care Credit, Child Tax Credit, Deductions, Health Expenses 0

The Most Overlooked Tax Deductions, Part 4

Many taxpayers overlook the long list of deductions that they may take when completing and filing their tax returns. The IRS has estimated that millions of taxpayers overpay their taxes each year mainly because they fail to avail themselves of…

Shamsey Oloko March 28, 2016 Child and Dependent Care Credit, Child Support, Child Tax Credit, Filing Status, Income Tax, Representation, Tax Credit 0

Child and Dependent Care Credit Explained (26 U.S.C. §21)

Federal courts have long held that expenses incurred by taxpayers for the care of dependents, such as a daycare or babysitting expense, while the taxpayer is away from home and at work, are not deductible under I.R.C. § 162(a). However,…

Shamsey Oloko March 22, 2016 Capital Gains, Child and Dependent Care Credit, Child and Dependent Care Creidt, Child Support, Child Tax Credit, Deductions, Education 529 Plans, Education Tax Credit, Filing Status, Income Tax, Representation, Tax Credit 0

Who Claims The Kids On Their Taxes, And Other Ways Divorce May Affect Your Taxes

Divorcing couples often wonder who claims the children on their taxes, and in what other ways divorce will affect their taxes. Questions may include which filing status to use after the divorce, and how payments for spousal maintenance and child…