Lea Uradu

Tax Law Professional

Lea Uradu, J.D., has served as a Senior Tax Law Researcher, Senior Tax Associate, Tax Change Analyst, and Expatriate Tax Advisor. She has also contributed writing to Fit Small Business, The Motley Fool, Bankrate, The Balance, and Investopedia, Industry Drive, and Millionacres. Through her work, Lea has firsthand experience of the interaction between taxes, personal finances, and the law.

Lea received her formal legal education from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (the nation's third-oldest Law School). Lea intends to impact the world by pursuing economic justice and becoming a tax expert. Her life pursuit is to develop policies that will give Americans a sufficient economic foundation for each person to have a dignified, productive, and creative life.

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Understanding the Child Tax Credit for 2024

Learn about the new set of rules for taking the Child Tax Credit on your tax returns in this article.
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Finance
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What is Taxable Income? 

Explore the often-overlooked distinctions between taxable and nontaxable income to help ensure you're not paying more taxes than necessary.
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Do I Qualify For The Earned Income Tax Credit?

Learn how to qualify for the Earn Income Tax Credit (EITC) with or without claiming children or relatives on your tax return.
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Can I Claim My Parents As Dependents?

Learn if your elderly parent qualifies as a dependent and what additional tax benefits this may mean for you in this article.
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What Is Schedule 8812?

Use Schedule 8812 (Form 1040) to figure your child tax credits, to report advance child tax credit payments, and to figure any additional tax owed.
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Finance
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Can You File Taxes Without a W2?

Tips for caregivers facing tax season without a W2, including using Form 4852 and seeking assistance if needed.
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Is There a Tax Break for Cancer Patients?

If you're diagnosed with cancer and are receiving treatment, learn how and if you can deduct medical expenses on your taxes.
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What Is The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit?

Discover how tax credits, like the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, can significantly reduce your tax bill, and learn how to maximize your eligibility.
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