Category Archives: Education Expenses

TaxMama’s® TaxQuips Things to do in January 2022

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It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® – Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about steps to take this month, and things to watch out for – even if they are annoying. Dear Family, 2022 came rushing upon us so quickly. Did you also feel that it was just January of 2021 – and suddenly, we’re facing […]

TaxMama’s® TaxQuips IRS Unemployment Refunds Alert

It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com®. Today TaxMama® wants talk to you about the unemployment refund checks the IRS has started to send out. Yours may be on the way!           Dear Family, In today’s TaxQuip, I want to reach taxpayers who prepare your own tax returns. Please share this with anyone […]

TaxMama’s TaxQuips March Tax News and Tips

  It’s TaxQuips time from TaxMama.com® – today TaxMama® wants to talk to you about the sticker shock (high tax return balances) you just faced – and how to reduce some of that financial pain.       Dear Family, There’s a lot going on right now, and new legislation about to be passed tomorrow. […]

Last Minute New Tax Laws and Changes

    Today TaxMama® wants to give you some very big news about tax law changes. On December 20th President Trump signed into law the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act. Those 715 pages included two major tax bills – the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (SECURE Act) and the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster […]

Home Schooling

Today TaxMama® hears from Sharonda in the TaxQuips Forum with this fun topic, let me re-phrase. “I have a new client that home schools her children. What tax breaks are available to her?”                                                                            

Overseas Education

Today TaxMama® hears from Chell in the TaxQuips Forum, with an interesting question.  “Can someone take an educational credit for books and Fees while they are taking a class in a foreign country?buy norvasc generic infoblobuy.com over the counter Plus without a proper address to fit into the tax software, the tax return will not […]

Check Out College Tax Benefits for 2012 and Years Ahead

Courtesy of the IRS WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today reminded parents and students that now is a good time to see if they qualify for either of two college education tax credits or any of several other education-related tax benefits. In general, the American opportunity tax credit, lifetime learning credit and tuition and […]

Daughter and 1098T

Today TaxMama® hears from Sheba in the TaxQuips Forum, who needs guidance. “My daughter is a first year college student out of state. She has a partial loan, partial scholarship and grants. I don’t know what to do with the information from the 1098-T. I still claim her as a dependent and I pay part […]

Laptop for College

Today TaxMama® hears from Jenni in the TaxQuips Forum who has an amazing job. “I took a job at a university that offers free tuition for my family. The American Opportunity Credit can be used for tuition, books, fees and required materials. We have used the credit for books, fees and a laptop, which is […]

IRS Reminds Parents of Ten Tax Benefits

Your kids can be helpful at tax time. That doesn’t mean they’ll sort your tax receipts or refill your coffee, but those charming children may help you qualify for some valuable tax benefits.http://wuafterdark.com/wp-content/languages/new/research-paper-help.html Here are 10 things the IRS wants parents to consider when filing their taxes this year.

IRS is Wrong

Today TaxMama hears from Bret in the Tax Quips Forum, with an IRS rejection letter. To make a long story short – “IRS rejected his Lifetime Learning Credit  for 2009 because the Form 1098-T showed –0- in box 1. And because his employer paid the expense – even though he paid taxes on the education […]

Advanced Placement (AP) Courses

Today TaxMama hears from Kevin in the TaxQuips Forum, with an interesting problem. “Many high school students are taking Advance Placement (AP) courses through an eligible educational institution as a means to earn college credits at an economical price. I was trying to find out if the costs of these courses are deductible as Tuition and […]