Tax Deductions or Tax Credits?
Published Oct 15, 2023 ·
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Tax Credits and Tax Deductions are great! Both reduce the amount of taxes you will have to pay at tax time but there is a big difference.
- **Tax DEDUCTIONS** reduce your taxable income while **Tax CREDITS** reduce the amount of tax you pay.
This distinction is crucial when applying for loans, as deductions lower your reported income, while credits only impact your tax liability.
For example:
- If you made $50,000 and your tax rate is 20%
- Tax deductions of $10,00...
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