Taxpayers with children may qualify for certain tax benefits. Parents should consider child-related tax benefits when filing their federal tax return:

This new tax reform results in lots of changes in the tax world. Check out my blog entries starting on January 12th to read all about the provisions of this sweeping legislation.

The new tax code allows some new types of qualifying distributions from these Education Savings accounts ...

Higher education costs paid in 2016 can mean tax savings when taxpayers file their tax returns. If taxpayers, their spouses or their dependents took post-high school coursework last year, they may be eligible for a tax credit or deduction.

Here are some facts from the IRS about tax benefits for higher education.

Enhanced Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Credit, and American Opportunity Credit made permanent by PATH Act.

Additional Due Diligence requirements for claiming refundable Child Tax Credit and American Opportunity Credit ...

The IRS has made some positive changes to the look and practicality of Form 1098-T, which reports qualifying education expenses for students ...

There are some good tax benefits for paying for education expenses such as tuition and books.  In addition to the American Opportunity Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit there is a Tuition & Fees deduction that you may be eligible for even if your income is above the threshhold for the tax credits.