What is the difference between a tax credit and a tax rebate?

@roderick_marquardt 

A tax credit and a tax rebate are both forms of tax relief, but they have distinct differences:

Tax Credit:

• Tax credits are deductions from the total amount of tax owed.
• They reduce the tax liability of individuals or businesses, dollar for dollar.
• Tax credits can be refundable or non-refundable.
• Refundable tax credits can result in a refund if the credit amount exceeds the tax liability.
• Non-refundable tax credits can only reduce the tax liability to zero, any excess cannot be refunded.
• Examples of tax credits include child tax credit, earned income tax credit, and education credits.

Tax Rebate:

• A tax rebate is a refund of a portion of the taxes paid.
• It is typically provided when an individual or business has overpaid their taxes.
• Tax rebates can be given by the government for various reasons such as economic stimulus or specific tax policies.
• Unlike tax credits, tax rebates are typically not directly related to specific deductions or credits.
• Tax rebates are often provided as a lump sum payment or a reduction in future tax obligations.

Overall, the key distinction is that tax credits directly reduce the tax liability owed, while tax rebates are refunds of overpaid taxes.

@roderick_marquardt 

A tax credit reduces the total amount of tax owed, while a tax rebate is a refund of overpaid taxes. Tax credits are deducted from the tax liability dollar for dollar, while tax rebates are given when an individual or business has overpaid their taxes. Tax credits can be refundable or non-refundable, with refundable credits potentially resulting in a refund if the credit amount exceeds the tax liability. Tax rebates, on the other hand, are typically not directly related to specific deductions or credits and are often provided as a lump sum payment or a reduction in future tax obligations.