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Credits and Deductions
Credits and Deductions
You can claim credits and deductions when you file your tax return: You may also qualify for certain coronavirus credits;
Individuals
deductions and relief:
Businesses and Self Employed
How Credits and Deductions Work
Tax credits and deductions can change the amount of taxyou owe So you pay less.
Credits can reduce the amount of taxyou owe_
Deductions can reduce the amount of your income before you calculate the taxyou owe.
Claim Federal Tax Credits and Deductions
Claim certain credits and deductions on your tax return and you may be able to get a larger refund, while others may give you
refund even if you don't owe any tax
Individuals
Businesses and Self-Employed
Standard Deduction
Qpportunity_Zones
Earned Income_Tax Credit
EIIC
Standard Mileage Rate