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Tax-Filing Status for Families with College Students
Children grow up so quickly. In my own experience, some grow up quicker than others. But in the eyes of the IRS, children and adults have tax filing requirements regardless of maturity. With college-bound children, it's important to know the differences in how you...
17 Tax Terms To Know with A College-Bound Child
Saving on your taxes over time can greatly increase your net worth. Paying for college incorrectly can set you back. By arming yourself with the knowledge needed to understand taxes related to higher education, you can save on taxes while paying for college. Here are...
Tax Knowledge for your College-Bound Child
Paying for college for one or multiple children can be very costly. Making mistakes while doing so, or not properly understanding the process can make it worse. School choice, saving for college, financial aid, and loans are most commonly thought of as the ways to pay...
Problems with the IRS Data Retrieval Tool
If you have followed me in the past, you know that I write about properly paying for college. The net cost of college is made up of a number of different factors. But a large one is your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)/Student Aid Index (SAI). For reference, the...