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Topic 607 - Adoption Credit and Adoption Assistance Programs
Publisher(s):This page provides general information about the ATC including who can qualify, refund levels, and links to the necessary forms. The site also explains changes to the ATC over the past few years.
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Disability and Earned Income Tax Credit
Publisher(s):This webpage provides information about what disability benefits apply as earned income for EITC, claiming a qualifying child with a disability, and more.
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Disability and Earned Income Tax Credit
Publisher(s):This site spells out EITC eligibility criteria for people with disabilities and people with children with disabilities, including what types of assistance are counted as earned income and how the EITC interacts with public assistance such as TANF and Medicaid.
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The Premium Tax Credit - The Basics
Publisher(s):This IRS website provides basic information on eligibility for the premium tax credit, reporting changes in circumstance to the marketplace, and claiming the credit on federal tax returns. The website also links to IRS publications, regulations, and notices related to the premium tax credit.
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Innocent Spouse Relief
Publisher(s):In some instances, married people can get relief from joint tax liability. This site describes three types of relief, including the Innocent Spousal Relief which provides relief if your spouse or former spouse failed to report income, reported income improperly or claimed improper deductions or credits.
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The Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) Program
Publisher(s):The HCTC made health insurance more affordable for eligible individuals and their families by paying a significant portion of qualified health insurance premiums for tax years 2002 through 2013. A number of resources on this topic can be found on the webpage, covering background information, information on eligibility, and information for tax professionals.
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529 Plans: Questions and Answers
Publisher(s):A 529 Savings Plan, named after the corresponding IRS code, is an account in which individuals can make after-tax deposits and save for future higher education costs. This page addresses common questions and answers about 529 plans.
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Earned Income and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Tables
Publisher(s):Available in multiple languages, this page has current tax year income limits, maximum EITC amount and the EITC-related tax law changes. Information for previous tax years is also available.
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Tax Benefits for Education: Information Center
Publisher(s):This page provides information about tax credits, deductions and savings plans that can help taxpayers with their expenses for higher education.
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Topic No. 602 Child and Dependent Care Credit
Publisher(s):This page provides basic information about dollar limits, qualifying individuals, and reporting for the Child and Dependent Care Credit.
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Credit for the Elderly or Disabled: For use in preparing 2013 Returns
Publisher(s):Credit for the Elderly or Disabled: For use in preparing 2013 Returns by the Internal Revenue Service
People over the age of 65 or those who retired on permanent and total disability may be able to reduce the amount of taxes owed. It includes forms for determining eligibility and how to claim the credit.
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Divorced and Separated Parents
Publisher(s):This webpage includes frequently asked questions about who claims EITC if the parents are divorced or separated.