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Sen. Wyden Announces Bill that Addresses Current Housing Concerns

Senator Wyden of Oregon has started rolling out legislation which is geared toward making housing more affordable for Americans, calling on other lawmakers to “enact 21st century housing policies that adequately address 21st century challenges.” The bill seeks to house … Continue reading

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Small Employer Health Credit

  The 2010 Affordable Care Act allows small businesses with less than twenty-five (25) full time employees with an average annual income of less than $51,600 to claim a tax credit for up to fifty percent (50%) of the employer’s … Continue reading

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Premium Tax Credit

If you purchased healthcare through the Marketplace, you may be eligible for premium assistance by claiming the Premium Tax Credit on your 2014 income tax return.  When filing your income tax return, your tax professional needs to reconcile the advance … Continue reading

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IRS Accepting Applications for Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Grants

  The Internal Revenue Service today announced the opening of the 2014 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) grant application process. The LITC grant program is a federal program administered by the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate at the IRS, led … Continue reading

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Get Credit for Making Your Home Energy-Efficient

If you made your home more energy efficient last year, you may qualify for a tax credit on your 2012 federal income tax return. Here is some basic information about home energy credits that you should know. Non-Business Energy Property … Continue reading

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Five Tax Credits that Can Reduce Your Taxes

A tax credit reduces the amount of tax you must pay. A refundable tax credit not only reduces the federal tax you owe, but also could result in a refund. Here are five credits the IRS wants you to consider … Continue reading

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Six Facts for Adoptive Parents

If you paid expenses to adopt an eligible child in 2011, you may be able to claim a tax credit of up to $13,360. Here are six things the IRS wants you to know about the expanded adoption credit. 1. … Continue reading

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