It’s my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series! Next up: N is for nonrefundable tax credits A credit is a dollar for dollar reduction in the amount of tax you owe. There are two types of tax credits: A refundable tax credit can reduce your tax liability below zero. If the amount of the…
Some of the best ideas are the most simple. This dawned on me while chatting with a fellow tax pro at a recent networking event (okay, it was a cocktail party, same thing). The two of us spent a few minutes talking about tax fraud and the child tax credit (yes, that’s what tax professionals…
Effective for the year 2008, some taxpayers can save for retirement and earn a special tax credit. This credit, referred to as the “saver’s credit” can offset the first $2,000 contributed to the taxpayer’s IRA, 401(k) and other retirement plans. There is a catch. The credit is only available to taxpayers which meet certain income…