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On the recordFebruary 4, 2009
Just to make sure it is clear, sometimes we confuse tax deduction and tax credit. This is a $15,000 tax credit. That means cash money, real money, that you can, instead of paying it to the IRS, put in your pocket.
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Douglas Alexander
Labour Party

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Clarifying the difference between tax deductions and tax credits during a discussion on tax policy.

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