by Angie | Jun 7, 2022 | 1040, Dependent, Taxes
The finish line is finally here…. Line 29 is for the American Opportunity Credit. This is an education credit that can be taken for students in college. It helps reduce the amount of taxes owed or may even increase your refund. You will need to fill out Form 8863,...
by Angie | Apr 28, 2022 | Child, Dependent, Taxes
If you have children or dependents, then you will want to fill out Schedule 8812. This is 3 pages of math equations that seem to wind in so many paths just to give you an amount to enter on your 1040. I can’t even imagine how they came up with this. Someone at the IRS...
by Angie | Mar 24, 2022 | Dependent, Taxes
One of the questions I get a lot is who is considered your dependent? Such a simple question, right? But, of course not (as you may have guessed). Even my eyes crossed at their many pages long answer. I’ll give you some basics: a “child” dependent can be your...
