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General Business Credits

General Business Credits

TaxTV Staff May 21, 2012 0

Top Takeaways 1: The General Business Credit Includes a Number of Different Credits The general business credit is a tax code section that bundles a number of credits.  This is done to create some

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Improper Payments by the IRS is Costing Taxpayers Billions

Improper Payments by the IRS is Costing Taxpayers Billions

TaxTV Staff March 22, 2012 0

The IRS has made over $13 billion in improper payments in 2011.  These improper payments came from the only program the IRS is currently reporting, the Earned Income Tax Credit. The Earned Income Tax

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Retirement Savings Contribution Credit

Retirement Savings Contribution Credit

TaxTV Staff March 20, 2012 0

Top Takeaways 1: Saver’s Credit has income limits based on filing status If you are single, married filing separately, or a qualifying widower, your income cannot exceed $27,500. If you are Head of Household,

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New York City Tax Credits

New York City Tax Credits

TaxTV Staff March 18, 2012 0

Top Takeaways There are a number of New York City tax credits available: 1: New York City Child and Dependent Care Credit The Child and Dependent Care credit.  This is offered to full-year and

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Lifetime Learning Credit

Lifetime Learning Credit

TaxTV Staff March 10, 2012 1

Top Takeaways 1: Lifetime Learning Credit is available for up to $2000 The Lifetime Learning Credit is a nonrefundable credit of up to $2,000 for qualified education expenses paid for eligible students.  Expenses that

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Making Work Pay Credit

Making Work Pay Credit

TaxTV Staff February 22, 2012 0

Top Takeaways 1: Making Work Pay Credit is Available for Tax Years 2009 and 2010 This popular credit, designed to offset the Social Security taxes paid by low and middle income workers, provided a

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