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Tax Credits & Deductions for Students

February 25, 2012 By mara

It's tax time and if you're a student, there is some good news for you. The Federal Government offers a host of tax credits and deductions for college and graduate students -- or your families, if your parents still claim you on their tax returns. Here's a look at some of the ways you can save money -- or get money back -- on your tax returns. Tax Credits A tax credit … [Read more...] about Tax Credits & Deductions for Students

In the News: Americans Don’t Know About Tax Breaks for Education

April 2, 2009 By mara

A recent survey of more than 1,000 American adults, commissioned by CCH and conducted by GfK Roper, found that most taxpayers don't know which tax breaks are most beneficial to them, including higher education tax credits and deductions. Remember my post from several weeks ago outlining the tax credits and tax deductions for higher education expenses? Well, according to the … [Read more...] about In the News: Americans Don’t Know About Tax Breaks for Education

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