Low-income tax filers and families should especially take a close look at tax credits while they file their tax returns. The ...

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As tax season picks up steam and you are looking at tax year 2024 in your financial rearview mirror, you could save money on your tax bill or get a bigger refund thanks to certain federal tax ...

the American opportunity tax credit (AOTC) and the lifetime learning credit (LLC),” the Ramsey Solutions team wrote. “You can only claim one of these credits per student per tax year, and you have to ...

child tax credit, unemployment income, student loan interest, tuition and fees, certain retirement income, lifetime learning credit, and American opportunity tax credit. See full list of supported ...

If you’re not sure which ones you may qualify for, here are some common deductions and credits new tax return filers can take.