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Self-Employed

TurboTax Launches Self-Employed Coronavirus Relief Center

July 2, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

We know these are challenging times — as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many self-employed and small business owners have lost their livelihood and experienced extreme economic hardships due to coronavirus (COVID-19). A new report by the Freelancers Union...

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Tax Planning

TurboTax Life Events Calculator Helps Estimate Tax Savings

July 1, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

Whether you got married, had a baby, or purchased a home last year, your life events can feel exciting, scary, emotional, and expensive all at once. Although life’s transitions may bring about some expenses, these life changes can also bring...

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Tax Planning

8 Things You Need to Know to File by the Tax Deadline

June 25, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Many individuals will be working to gather paperwork over the next few days to complete their 2019 taxes. Although the tax deadline was extended until July 15th, the deadline always seems to sneak up quickly. We know you may have...

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Self-Employed

TurboTax and Square Come Together for a Week of Virtual Education and Workshops

June 24, 2020 June 29, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Square and TurboTax are teaming up for a week of programming to help you get your tax documents in order before the new July 15 deadline. TurboTax is the definitive leader in tax prep and small business solutions, with live...

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Taxes 101

If I Moved, How Do I File Taxes in Multiple States

June 24, 2020 June 29, 2020 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

If you moved last year, you had to get settled in your new community and make it feel like home for yourself and your family. If you moved from one state to another, you had even more to do, as...

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Deductions and Credits

Virtual Wedding? Deduct Your Wedding Dress on Your Taxes!

May 28, 2020 June 4, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Weddings can be an expensive endeavor, but in this time of social distancing, opting for a virtual wedding could end up saving you a fortune at tax-time! Have you considered hosting a virtual wedding? If you’re on the fence about...

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Education

Is My Student Loan Tax Deductible?

May 27, 2020 / asbbaines

Student loans have become a tremendous burden. Even though you can’t escape the payments, are there any tax breaks for student loans? Luckily, taxpayers who make student loan payments on a qualified student loan may get a little relief.

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Self-Employed

Snap A Pic of These Tax Deductions Photographers Can Take

May 22, 2020 June 3, 2020 / Jim Wang

One of the most lucrative side hustle businesses to start is a photography business. With the right amount of training and equipment, anyone can be a photographer. There are no licensing rules and few relevant certifications — it basically comes...

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Income and Investments

How to Use Market Losses to Reduce Your Taxes

May 20, 2020 June 4, 2020 / Jim Wang

Every so often, the stock market goes through periods of volatility. When Coronavirus first appeared, it hit the market very hard. Within days, the market had entered into a correction and then into a bear market. But almost just as...

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Tax Refunds

5 Ways to Turn Your Tax Refund Into More Money

May 19, 2020 June 3, 2020 / Elle Martinez

With about 72% of taxpayers receiving a tax refund and with refunds being on average $3,000, refund checks can have a significant impact on many Americans’ finances, especially this year. If you’re looking for ways to maximize your refund, you’ve...

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The Tax Deadline is July 15th. Find out more information here.

What the Coronavirus Stimulus Package Means for You

TurboTax Launches Self-Employed Coronavirus Relief Center

TurboTax Life Events Calculator Helps Estimate Tax Savings

8 Things You Need to Know to File by the Tax Deadline

TurboTax and Square Come Together for a Week of Virtual Education and Workshops

If I Moved, How Do I File Taxes in Multiple States

Virtual Wedding? Deduct Your Wedding Dress on Your Taxes!

Is My Student Loan Tax Deductible?

Snap A Pic of These Tax Deductions Photographers Can Take

How to Use Market Losses to Reduce Your Taxes

5 Ways to Turn Your Tax Refund Into More Money

The Tax Deadline is July 15th. Find out more information here.

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