Tax Deductions and Credits

Do you know the difference between tax deductions and tax credits? Pure's Financial Planner, Peter Stokes, CFP®, AIF® discusses how both options can cut down your tax bill, but in different ways. Tax deductions work to reduce taxable income, while tax credits directly impact the taxes that you owe.

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Tax deductions for individuals vs. S corporations
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