Turn Class Credits Into Tax Credits
03/07/08 - 12:04 PM EST
Which means I operated at a loss and have no tax liability. Since I didn't know about the Lifetime Learning Credit or education-related business deductions (and was exceedingly optimistic about my ability to freelance articles), I'll be getting back more than $1,000. Not only that, but the government will be paying me -- in addition to my tax refund, I'll be looking forward to a $600 stimulus check. So this year I've proved the old saying wrong about death and taxes. For a highly educated worker, there's nothing inevitable about taxes. Next challenge: immortality.
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