This article was originally published on Oct. 8, 2015. It was updated on March 9, 2016. At tax time, it can seem that all the government does is take, take, take. But it also gives a little back, too, ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, ...

Form 8880 is your ticket to a potentially large tax credit. Photo: TaxCredits.net via Flickr. At tax time, it can seem that all the government does is take, take, take. But it also gives a little back ...