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Child Care Credit--Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This IRS webpage answers common questions about the child care credit for taxpayers with children under age 13 or a disabled dependent or spouse
By: Internal Revenue Service
Child Tax Credit--Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This IRS webpage answers common questions about the child tax credit for taxpayers with children under age 17
By: Internal Revenue Service
Earned Income Credit--Find Out if You Qualify
(Separate Website)
Interactive IRS program that asks you questions to identify your rights to the Earned Income Credit. (Caution: to get the right answer you need to answer all the questions correctly).
By: Internal Revenue Service
Earned Income Credit--Frequently Asked Questions
(Separate Website)
This IRS webpage answers common questions about the Earned Income Credit for low-income workers
By: Internal Revenue Service
Earned Income Credit--Overview and Rules
Low-income workers can get Earned Income Credit tax refunds even if they did not pay taxes. Check out these rules to see if you qualify
By: New Orleans Legal Assistance
First-Time Homebuyers Important IRS Information
(Separate Website)
Read this information from the Internal Revenue Service about a new tax program to help first-time homebuyers. This new benefit is part of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.
By: U.S. Internal Revenue Service
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