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What lowers your taxes the most?
There are many tax benefits you can take advantage of to lower your taxes (and potentially increase your tax refund as well!), and the best strategy will depend on your specific situation.
Strategies to lower your taxes
- Take advantage of tax deductions: Tax deductions work to lower your tax by lowering your taxable income. You can choose to take the standard deduction, or if you have many expenses, to itemize your deductions. There are also other adjusting deductions for which you may qualify such as student loan interest and educator expenses.
- Claim eligible tax credits: Tax credits work more directly than deductions by lowering the tax you owe rather than just your taxable income. Some tax credits are even refundable, which means they could result in a refund if any credits are left over after reducing your tax to $0.
- Contribute to retirement or other tax-advantaged accounts: Another great way to lower your taxable income is by contributing pretax dollars to your retirement account or other tax-advantaged accounts, like an HSA (health savings account) or FSA (flexible spending account).
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The Early Tax Refund Advance (ETRA) is a loan secured by, and paid back with, your tax refund and is offered by First Century Bank, N.A. Loan amounts are determined by your expected federal refund, less authorized fees and underwriting. Loan amounts are $300, $500, $1,000, and $1,500. To be eligible for the $1,500 ETRA loan, your expected federal refund, less authorized fees, must be at least $5,000. Most common ETRA loan amount approved is $300. ETRA loan is subject to underwriting and approval. Loan proceeds are typically available on the same day of approval, if disbursed on a prepaid card offered at Jackson Hewitt offices, or in 1-5 business days with direct deposit. Terms and restrictions apply. For details visit jacksonhewitt.com/loans. Jackson Hewitt is a Rhode Island Licensed Loan Broker and holds other relevant licenses for the locations where this product is offered. If approved, a finance charge applies except for residents of CT and NE.
Money Today Guarantee
The Money Today Guarantee is only available to clients who (i) are approved for a refund advance loan; and (ii) elect and are eligible to receive loan funds on a prepaid card. Loan available during hours of operation. Hours vary by location. Loan application must be submitted by 11pm local time. If funds are not credited to your card before 12am local time, Jackson Hewitt will credit $50 within 2 weeks to your card if available or provide you a $50 eGift card. Fees, terms, and conditions apply to the prepaid card.
Early Tax Refund Advance
The Early Tax Refund Advance (ETRA) is a loan secured by, and paid back with, your tax refund and is offered by First Century Bank, N.A. Loan amounts are determined by your expected federal refund, less authorized fees and underwriting. Loan amounts are $300, $500, $1,000, and $1,500. To be eligible for the $1,500 ETRA loan, your expected federal refund, less authorized fees, must be at least $5,000. Most common ETRA loan amount approved is $300. ETRA loan is subject to underwriting and approval. Loan proceeds are typically available on the same day of approval, if disbursed on a prepaid card offered at Jackson Hewitt offices, or in 1-5 business days with direct deposit. Terms and restrictions apply. For details visit jacksonhewitt.com/loans. Jackson Hewitt is a Rhode Island Licensed Loan Broker and holds other relevant licenses for the locations where this product is offered. If approved, a finance charge applies except for residents of CT and NE.