Spring 2011 is just around the corner, and that means 2010 tax season is nearly upon us. When you sit down to prepare your 2010 taxes or gather documentation for a paid tax preparer, you should be aware of tax credits available to you for the current filing year.

The IRS doesn’t make keeping up with 2010 tax credits very easy. Granted, lots of information is available on the IRS website if you know where to look and spend time digging it up; however, 2010 tax forms and publications that contain relevant guidance are not yet publicly available, and 2010 is almost over.

2010 Tax Credits – IRS Tax Breaks for Appliances, Children, Education, and Homes

You can get a head start on tax season by reviewing currently available information on the IRS website and reading relevant articles. In this article, you will find an overview of four unique 2010 tax credits and links to more information for each one – tax credits for appliances, children, education, and home purchases.