WARNING: Prepare for a TINY 2022 Tax Refund

BiggerPockets MoneyJan 31, 20238m 17s1.7K viewsScore 65
Regulations & Compliance
intermediate
tax credits
child tax credit
dependent care credit
charitable contributions
tax refund
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Summary

AI-generated

Understand why your 2022 tax refund might be smaller than expected due to changes in key tax credits like the Dependent Care and Child Tax Credits. Learn strategies to potentially increase your refund next year and navigate updated charitable contribution rules.

Key insights

  • The Dependent Care Credit for 2022 is no longer refundable, meaning it can only reduce your tax liability to zero and cannot generate a refund, unlike in 2021.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Expecting your 2022 tax refund to be the same as your 2021 refund without accounting for the expiration of COVID-era tax benefits can lead to financial disappointment.

Tools & resources

  • Natalie Kolodijservice

    Connect with Natalie Kolodij, an IRS Enrolled Agent, for tax preparation and planning assistance.

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