In order to pay less in taxes, you need to either earn less or maximize the use of credits and deductions. Follow these steps to reduce the amount of taxes you owe: maximize your contributions to your 401(k), contribute funds to a traditional IRA, maximize contributions to a qualified health savings account, review all possible credits for which you may apply, deduct student loan interest, and what final step?

A) Submit on the last day possible
B) Implement tax evasion
C) Deduct tuition or claim an eligible education tax credit
D) Report less
E) Change your filing status

answer:

C) Deduct tuition or claim an eligible education tax credit