内容摘要：“We should all be the most responsible citizens we can be in every sense of the word and contribute to a sustainable existence on this planet,” said University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann. He said that means, in part, minimizing our carbon footprints as individuals.

“We should all be the most responsible citizens we can be in every sense of the word and contribute to a sustainable existence on this planet,” said University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann. He said that means, in part, minimizing our carbon footprints as individuals.

Knowing if you are eligible for any tax credits and deductions is a crucial step when filing your taxes, Simpson said. Tax credits can lower the amount of taxes you owe or increase the amount of your refund. Some relevant tax credits for first-time filers include the American Opportunity tax credit and the Earned Income credit., you can either opt for a standard deduction or itemize. Itemizing generally only makes sense if your itemized deductions add up to more than the current standard deduction of $14,600 for a single filer and $29,200 for a married couple.

“In many cases, first-time filers won’t need to be itemizing their expenses,” said Simpson.Doing research or asking a professional for the types of deductions and tax credits you qualify for can save you money,If you freelance, work in rideshare or sell your clothes online in addition to your part- or full-time job, you must add this income to your tax returns, said Tim McGrath, a certified financial planner based in Chicago.

Forgetting to add tax income from freelance work in your tax documents is a common mistake by young filers, Ringbauer said.Some gig workers receive 1099 forms from their employers while others don’t, but both must document their income and expenses so they can be added to their tax returns.

Simpson recommends that first-time filers look into the multiple resources available to file taxes for free or at a low cost. One of the is the new

, which allows people in 25 states who have very simple W-2s to calculate and submit their returns directly to the IRS for free.Food and Drug Administration, East Providence, R.I. (2,400 square feet)

Internal Revenue Service National Office, El Centro, Calif. (5,120 square feet)Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, El Paso, Texas (7,973 square feet)

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