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AARP Home » Money » Taxes »Tax Breaks for Parents

Tax Breaks for Parents

Have kids? Get hip to the tax benefits and deductions you may qualify for

by Stacy Julien, AARP, March 2013

Preparing Your Taxes

Information-packed articles to help you prepare and file your taxes.

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