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Family tax tips
When it comes to taxes, family matters. Your marital status and children can affect how much money you save – or owe – on your taxes. Find out how.
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Children and dependents
How will children and/or dependents affect your tax liability? How does the IRS define a child? And what does adoption mean for your tax return?
Filing status
When it comes to choosing a filing status, you might have options – but which is best for you and your family?
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MAJOR LIFE CHANGES
Changed marital status
If your marital status changed recently, your tax situation has also changed. Here’s how.
Adoption tax rules—you could get thousands in credits
Adopting a child into your family is a profoundly life-changing event. If you or someone close to you has had this experience, you know how many new feelings – love, concern, protection, pride – come into your life.
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