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Tax Topics for 2017-2018 We have selected a few of the most relevant topics from the IRS Tax Tips free email service. 

Lots of money flows at tax time. And everyone wants a piece of it. Be smart and keep all of your refund. Here are our simple tips for holding onto your hard-earned money.

January 26, 2015 notice:  Read this Federal Trade Commission press release about the latest tax scams and how to protect yourself: 1) File early.

Why do I need to know who is a "qualifying child?" If you have children, there are some tax credits you might be able to claim. To do this, you need to figure out if your child meets the definition the IRS uses for a "qualifying child." This guide explains what that means.

Problems with the IRS? We may be able to help What Is the LITC? Tax Tips

An injured spouse claim can help you get back your part of a tax refund from a joint tax return. It applies where the IRS has intercepted the refund to offset a debt owed by your spouse but not by you.

Does the Government Owe You Money? What is the EIC? Can I Claim the EIC? How Much is the Credit? My Children Live With Me, But Their Other Parent Claims Them for the EIC.