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Taxes: Spouses and Families
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Find helpful articles and free legal help related to tax breaks for low-income working families, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Innocent Spouse Relief, and Injured Spouse Relief.
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If you paid someone to care for your child or other qualifying person so you (and your spouse if filing jointly) could work or look for work, you may be able to take the credit for child and dependent care expenses.
The Child Tax Credit helps families with qualifying children get a tax break. You may be able to claim the credit even if you don't normally file a tax return.
Take a quick questionnaire to learn if a person qualifies you for the Child Tax Credit or the Credit for Other Dependents
Learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit, including the amount of the credit, how to qualify, how it will impact your benefits, and more.
An education credit helps with the cost of higher education by reducing the amount of tax owed on your tax return. If the credit reduces your tax to less than zero, you may get a refund.
Learn about filing status and tax credits and deductions for children after a divorce or separation.
Learn what Innocent Spouse Relief is and how it might help you with tax debt. Find out how to qualify and apply for Innocent Spouse Relief.
