There is little to be gained by paying more tax than the law demands.
Identify the tax-savers for which you qualify. Here’s a tax-cutting checklist to get you started. Check the list to see if there are tax breaks that you are overlooking.

For Individuals:
 

- Roth IRA
- Roth 401(k) if employer's plan permits
- Rollover to Roth IRA
- Tax-deductible IRA
- Child tax credit
- Income shifting to children
- Child care creditEarned income credit