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Video: What Is a 529 Plan Contribution?
A 529 plan contribution is a way to save some money on taxes through contributions to an account that can be used for education expenses. Get the facts on a 529 plan contribution with help from TurboTax in this video on tax tips. Read more…

Video: What's the Child Tax Credit—How Do I Qualify?
Did you know that your greatest joy can also be one your biggest tax deductions? Learn more about what is the Child Tax Credit and how you may qualify. You can get back up to $1,000 on your return if you have a child 16 or younger. Read more…

Video: How to Prove Head of Household for the IRS
Learn how to prove "Head of Household" status for the IRS with help from TurboTax in this video on tax tips. Read more…

Video: How to File a Tax Return with Adult Dependents
Did you know that reporting an adult dependent on your return provides the same tax savings as reporting your children? When claiming an adult as your dependent there are four essential tests you must satisfy. Watch this video to find out more about filing a tax return with adult dependents. Read more…

Video: Who You Can Claim as a Dependent on Your Tax Return
You could get $4,000* off your taxable income for each dependent you claim in 2015. So who can you claim? *$4,050 in 2017. Note: The content of this video applies only to taxes prepared for 2015. It is included here for reference only. Read more…

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Video: Tax Filing Requirements for Children What Is a Personal Representative for Taxes? Should I Include a Dependent's Income on My Tax Return? The Ins and Outs of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit What Is the IRS Form 8812? What Are Dependents? Information on 529 Plans What Is IRS Form 8839: Qualified Adoption Expenses? Video: What is IRS Form 2441? Child and Dependent Care Expenses Rules for Claiming a Dependent on Your Tax Return Steps to Claiming an Elderly Parent as a Dependent Cash for College: Tax-Free 529 Plans Birth of a Child Tax Deductible Pregnancy Medical Expenses 7 Requirements for the Child Tax Credit Guide to Filing Taxes as Head of Household Tax Exemptions and Deductions for Families Sending Kids to College What is Form 8332: Release/Revocation of Release of Claim to Exemption for Child by Custodial Parent Tax Deductions for Funeral Expenses Child Tax Credit Tax Tips for Single Dads What Happens When Both Parents Claim a Child on a Tax Return? Filing Tax Form 2441: Child and Dependent Care Expenses Video: Tax Tips for a New Baby Can I Claim a Boyfriend/Girlfriend as a Dependent on Income Taxes? What is IRS Form 8615: Tax for Certain Children Who Have Unearned Income Video: Tax Credits for Disabled Dependents Claiming a Non-Citizen Spouse and Children on Your Taxes How to Itemize Taxes When Claiming Dependents What is the Additional Child Tax Credit? Video: Tax Credits When Adopting a Child Sweet Child of Mine: Tax Credits for Parents 5 Tax Tips for Single Moms Claiming a Domestic Partner as a Dependent Deducting Summer Camps and Daycare with the Child and Dependent Care Credit New Addition: Adoption Tax Credits Video: Child Care Tax Credits Tax Tips When Sending Kids to Private or Public Schools Video: What Are Dependents? How Do I Claim Someone as a Dependent on Taxes? The Dirty Dozen: 12 Tricky Tax Dependent Dilemmas 8 Money-Saving Tax Tips for Parents 5 Tax Tips for Single Parents Death in the Family At What Income Does a Minor Have to File an Income Tax Return? Tax Filing Requirements for Children Video: Claiming Dependents on Your 2010 Tax Return
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