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What’s the Difference Between an Audit, Correspondence Audit, and an Adjustment Letter?
3/13/2012 Jeremy Vohwinkle Tax Planning

What’s the Difference Between an Audit, Correspondence Audit, and an Adjustment Letter?

A true audit happens to very few people every year. More common are correspondence audits and adjustment letters, which are not like the audits you hear horror stories about. Find out more here. Full story

The Tax Benefits of Contributing to an IRA
3/8/2012 Elle Martinez 401K, IRA, Stocks

The Tax Benefits of Contributing to an IRA

IRAs can be a powerful tool that can help you build your finances, prepare for a better retirement, and get a hefty savings at tax time. Find out more. Full story

I Received a K-1. What Is It?
3/7/2012 Michael Rubin Income and Investments

I Received a K-1. What Is It?

A K-1 is a tax form distributed by many partnerships, S-Corps, estates, and trusts. If you are a general or limited partner of a partnership, a shareholder in an S-Corp, or the beneficiary of an estate or trust, you’re likely to receive a K-1. Find out more here.

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TurboTax Announces New Android Tax App for Mobile Tablet Customers
3/6/2012 turbotaxcolleen TurboTax News

TurboTax Announces New Android Tax App for Mobile Tablet Customers

Just in time for tax season 2011, today, Intuit announced that TurboTax has added another offer to the robust suite of mobile apps available to taxpayers. Full story

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Times Change: Mobile Apps are Used for Everything
3/6/2012 joshritchie TurboTax News

Times Change: Mobile Apps are Used for Everything

You can find an app for just about everything from buying coffee to doing your tax return. Since TurboTax Android App launched today we thought it would be a good idea to share our infographic on how people use mobile apps. Full story

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The Vices of March: Sin Taxes Meet March Madness
3/1/2012 joshritchie Tax News

The Vices of March: Sin Taxes Meet March Madness

Whether we’re talking about the Super Bowl, Fantasy Football, or March Madness, we all may have to pay “sin” tax. Check out our infographic showing how much revenue is generated from March Madness and Sin Tax. Full story

TurboTax Inner Circle Delivers 100th Customer-Driven Improvement
3/1/2012 TurboTaxLisa TurboTax News

TurboTax Inner Circle Delivers 100th Customer-Driven Improvement

TurboTax announced that TurboTax Inner Circle reached its 100th customer-driven product enhancement. Full story

Changes to Look for on Your 2011 W-2
2/28/2012 Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP® Income and Investments

Changes to Look for on Your 2011 W-2

Tax time is in full swing and if you are employed, you should have received your W-2 by the end of January. This year you may find something different on your form. Full story

Tax Savings: The President Signed the Payroll Tax Holiday Into Law
2/24/2012 TurboTaxLisa Tax News

Tax Savings: The President Signed the Payroll Tax Holiday Into Law

There’s great news for working taxpayers this week. On February 22, the President signed the payroll tax holiday into law. Find out more. Full story

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Dating Around the World: The Cost of a Simple Night Out
5/16/2012 joshritchie Tax Planning

Dating Around the World: The Cost of a Simple Night Out

Whether you plan to go out on a simple date to see the latest movie like Battleship staring Rihanna or to a Lady Gaga concert, the price you pay to impress your date can set you back. Hopefully you held on to some of your tax refund. Check out our infographic to see how much a “(not so) cheap date” cost in cities around the world. Full story

My Big Fat Wedding Deductions
5/14/2012 Elle Martinez Tax Deductions and Credits

My Big Fat Wedding Deductions

If you’re planning your wedding this year you may be amazed at how expensive it can be. With some planning, you can have the wedding you’ve wanted and cut costs on your wedding expenses. Depending on your situation you may also get to deduct some of your wedding costs.
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Feeling Taxed? Time to Travel!
5/10/2012 joshritchie Tax Planning

Feeling Taxed? Time to Travel!

With tax refunds in hand, vacation spending is on the rise this year with the majority of traveling Americans expected to spend the same or more on their travel excursions. Before you hit the road, check out our infographic presentation, which shows how Americans plan to spend vacations and compares value added taxes in some of the more popular travel destinations. Full story

Tax Records – The What, How, and How Long Should You Keep Them?
5/3/2012 Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP® Tax Planning, Uncategorized

Tax Records – The What, How, and How Long Should You Keep Them?

Now that your tax return is prepared, it’s time for some spring cleaning, but how long must you keep records before you can throw them out? Find out more here.

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When Do I Amend My Tax Return?
5/1/2012 Elle Martinez Tax Planning

When Do I Amend My Tax Return?

What if we missed a form? What’s the procedure for that? In that case we may need to amend our tax returns. For anyone who thinks that may have to do that, here is some information to help it be as painless as possible. Full story

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The Attitudes of American Taxpayers
4/30/2012 joshritchie Tax Planning

The Attitudes of American Taxpayers

The IRS Oversight Board Released its 2011 Taxpayer Attitude Survey this year and according to the survey, most taxpayers show strong support for the federal tax code. Check out our infographic to see what the survey reveals about how taxpayers feel about paying taxes. Full story

Tax Benefits Available for Victims of Natural Disaster
4/24/2012 Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP® Tax Planning

Tax Benefits Available for Victims of Natural Disaster

If you haven’t already filed your taxes and were a victim of recent severe storms, flooding, or disasters you may have more time to pay taxes and file your tax returns if you were affected and in counties designated as federal disaster areas qualifying for individual assistance.

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It’s Earth Day: What’s The Connection Between Gas Taxes And State Carbon Footprints?
4/20/2012 joshritchie Tax News

It’s Earth Day: What’s The Connection Between Gas Taxes And State Carbon Footprints?

In observation of Earth Day (April 22), we thought it would be timely to explore environmental taxes. Find out more here. Full story

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Tax Tardiness: The Who, What, and Why of Late Filing
4/19/2012 joshritchie Tax Planning

Tax Tardiness: The Who, What, and Why of Late Filing

According to the IRS, 28% of taxpayers wait until the last couple of weeks to file their taxes, but just why do taxpayers wait. Whether you scrambled to the tax (deadline) finish line or filed an extension, here is our infographic showing the who, what, and why of late tax filing. Full story

I Claimed Exempt, Can I Still Get a Tax Refund?
4/17/2012 Jim Wang Tax Deductions and Credits

I Claimed Exempt, Can I Still Get a Tax Refund?

Normally, since you didn’t pay taxes, you aren’t eligible for a tax refund. But there are conditions that can result in being able to receive a tax refund, even if you are exempt from paying taxes. Full story

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