Tax season is right around the corner. Before you start sobbing and crawl under your desk like a frightened puppy, take a second to read about how you can prepare yourself for the tax season gauntlet. There are some simple ways to prepare for this dreaded time of year. Take these steps now, not later, to ensure that when April 15th rolls around, you won't need to go out and find a tax attorney to handle your case.
Deductions allow you to reduce the amount you have to pay or may increase the amount of money you are paid in your return. While there are some obvious deductions you want to include, there are several that people overlook every year. All of these may not apply to your situation but it is good to know about them as they may apply in the future.
First, it is important to understand that there are 2 primary ways to reduce the amount of taxes you pay. Deductions and credits both take money off the amount of taxable income but they are slightly different in how they affect how much money you save.
There are several ways to add deductions on to your taxes. If you pay a mortgage, you can actually claim the interest that you pay on your mortgage as a tax deduction. If a portion of your mortgage payment includes an escrow then it can also be tax deductible.
This section will focus on the four main tax credits that many people can be eligible: Child and Dependant Care Credit: Assists in providing supplemental credit for daycare costs for dependants less than 13 years of age -- Savers Tax Credit: A credit for those contributing to a retirement plan, or 401k --American Opportunity Tax Credit: This credit is based on an individual student which assists with tuition costs for those who qualify -- Earned Income Tax Credit: This credit is based on the adjusted gross income, and varies depending on the filing status.
You can only select either income tax or sales tax as a deduction, so take a look at which one is a better choice for you. Income tax typically yields a greater return, but if your state does not deduct income tax, you want to make sure you opt to deduct sales tax.
If you are too prideful to go to one of these companies, remember that there are fantastic programs for filing your taxes on the computer. They usually charge a small fee that is taken out of you return, but they are worth it. If you are still too head-strong for that option, then look online for tax help. There are several websites that offer guidance and tips.
This is a pretty big one that many people fail to take advantage of. You are allowed to take a per mile deduction for any miles you put on your car as long as it is for business, moving, or charitable work. The rate per mile varies for each of these so check the federal guidelines to see how much of a deduction you get.
There are several more deductions that you can claim depending on your situation. The best way to reduce your taxes and get a better return is to take the time to learn which deductions and credits you qualify for and take advantage of each one.
Deductions allow you to reduce the amount you have to pay or may increase the amount of money you are paid in your return. While there are some obvious deductions you want to include, there are several that people overlook every year. All of these may not apply to your situation but it is good to know about them as they may apply in the future.
First, it is important to understand that there are 2 primary ways to reduce the amount of taxes you pay. Deductions and credits both take money off the amount of taxable income but they are slightly different in how they affect how much money you save.
There are several ways to add deductions on to your taxes. If you pay a mortgage, you can actually claim the interest that you pay on your mortgage as a tax deduction. If a portion of your mortgage payment includes an escrow then it can also be tax deductible.
This section will focus on the four main tax credits that many people can be eligible: Child and Dependant Care Credit: Assists in providing supplemental credit for daycare costs for dependants less than 13 years of age -- Savers Tax Credit: A credit for those contributing to a retirement plan, or 401k --American Opportunity Tax Credit: This credit is based on an individual student which assists with tuition costs for those who qualify -- Earned Income Tax Credit: This credit is based on the adjusted gross income, and varies depending on the filing status.
You can only select either income tax or sales tax as a deduction, so take a look at which one is a better choice for you. Income tax typically yields a greater return, but if your state does not deduct income tax, you want to make sure you opt to deduct sales tax.
If you are too prideful to go to one of these companies, remember that there are fantastic programs for filing your taxes on the computer. They usually charge a small fee that is taken out of you return, but they are worth it. If you are still too head-strong for that option, then look online for tax help. There are several websites that offer guidance and tips.
This is a pretty big one that many people fail to take advantage of. You are allowed to take a per mile deduction for any miles you put on your car as long as it is for business, moving, or charitable work. The rate per mile varies for each of these so check the federal guidelines to see how much of a deduction you get.
There are several more deductions that you can claim depending on your situation. The best way to reduce your taxes and get a better return is to take the time to learn which deductions and credits you qualify for and take advantage of each one.
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