Take Advantage of Education Tax Breaks

The American Opportunity tax credit can help offset the cost of college tuition.

9 Popular Tax Breaks You Can No Longer Count on in 2012

A number of tax breaks that might be dear to you have expired.

Don’t Forget These 5 Tax Breaks

Find out if you're eligible for these deductions and credits.

7 Tips to Pay Fewer Taxes

Use flexible spending accounts to escape taxes on essential expenses.

Tax Breaks and Credits for College Costs

Kim answers readers' most frequent questions about tax breaks, college tuition and the American Opportunity credit.

Easy Steps for First-Time Taxpayers

Whether it's your very first time or just your first time filing without Mom and Dad's help, we have the basics on filing your 2011 tax returns.

The Most-Overlooked Tax Deductions

Don't let a knowledge gap prevent you from taking advantage of these money-saving tax breaks.

Tax Breaks for the Middle Class

Take a look at these eight options and make sure you're not missing out.

Tax Breaks for College Bills

Uncle Sam helps ease the pain of paying for college with a variety tax benefits.

Maximize Your Tax Refund

We help you uncover all the breaks you might not find on your own.

Maximize Your Tax Refund

We help you uncover all the breaks you might not find on your own.

When It Pays to Itemize

Wealthier taxpayers win big on 2010 tax returns with unlimited itemized deductions.

Tax Breaks for Education Expenses

Kiplinger's Tax Glossary: Tax Terms You Need to Know

Does filling out your return have you confused? Our tax dictionary defines every tax term -- and the tax rule it relates to -- you ever needed to know.

Tax Deal: What's In It for You?

Your tax rates won’t go up next year and for most, a bigger paycheck.

Divorced Parents and Education Tax Breaks

Tax write-offs for college expenses go to the parent who claims the child as a dependent -- even if the other parent is paying the bills.

Get a Break on College Costs

Even if your child is already in school, you can reap big state-tax benefits by feeding a 529 plan.

Tax-Friendly 529 Plans for Last-Minute Contributors

Second-Chance Tax Savings

If you missed any of these breaks on your 2009 return, you can claim them now.

The Top College Savings Plans

Use our state-by-state guide to 529 plans to choose the right one for your student.

Ways to Cut Your 2010 Tax Bill

Rack up tax savings before you file you return by making the right moves throughout the year.

Tax Savings for Affluent Families

Stash cash in a self-employed retirement account, be creative with your generosity and think twice about selling stock for a profit if you're subject to the AMT.

Did You Miss This Tax Break for College Costs?

You may be able to claim an expanded version of the Hope credit if your child attends college in the Midwest.

Make the Most of Tax Breaks for College Expenses

Kim Lankford answers more questions about the American Opportunity Credit and other deductions for postsecondary education.

Outback Bonds

Kimberly Lankford explains how to buy Australian bonds, how to get a better tuition tax break and more.

Lower Your Taxes With a 529

You may be able to get a state income-tax deduction for contributing to a college-savings plan.

Get a Bigger Tax Break for
College Expenses

The new American Opportunity credit will reduce your tax bill dollar for dollar.