Tax credits reduce the amount of tax you owe dollar for dollar, making them more powerful than deductions, which only reduce taxable income. A $1,000 tax credit can reduce your tax bill by up to $1,000, regardless of your tax bracket. That’s why credits can have an outsize impact on your final tax bill.
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