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Extension Filers: The Tax Deadline is Today

October 15, 2018October 15, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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If you haven’t filed your 2017 income tax return yet, the clock is ticking. Chances are you filed for a tax extension on April 18, giving you a 6-month grace period to send your final tax return to the IRS,...

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Tax Planning

Financial Planning Month: Tax Edition

October 14, 2018October 12, 2018 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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October is Financial Planning Month, and what better way to plan than to take a look at your taxes! You thought you didn’t have to do that until January, right? Not true, because now is the time to do everything...

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Announcements

Hispanic Heritage Month Features

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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This post can be found en Español here. We conclude our Hispanic Heritage Month features with five stories from our employees who candidly shared their experience being Latino, while growing up in the U.S. As they reflect on the role...

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Tax News

The PATH Act and What You Need to Know About Expiring ITINs

October 10, 2018October 10, 2018 / TurboTaxLisa

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015, which was passed by Congress and signed into law in December 2015 requires taxpayers to renew expired ITINs in order to file their taxes. The IRS announced that more than...

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Announcements

Staying Connected

October 8, 2018October 8, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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This post can be found en Español here. For the past 30 years brands have leveraged music, art, food, festivals, etc. to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments and contributions of Latinos to U.S. culture. While it’s a great opportunity to...

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Tax Planning

Six Tips to Beat the October 15th Extended Tax Deadline

October 6, 2018October 5, 2018 / TurboTaxLisa

The final extension deadline for the tax year 2017 is right around the corner on October 15, but you still have plenty of time to meet the final tax deadline and avoid a late-filing penalty if you file online and...

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Tax Reform

Last Call on These Popular Tax Deductions

October 6, 2018October 5, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

For people who haven’t filed your 2017 taxes yet, make sure to take advantage of these tax deductions while you still can before the October 15th extended tax deadline! The new tax reform law eliminated several popular tax breaks starting...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Are Your Political Campaign Contributions Tax Deductible?

October 4, 2018October 3, 2018 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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In addition to showing your support by voting in the 2018 election, you may have also have chosen to make a financial contribution to your candidate of choice during their campaign. Though giving money to your candidate of choice is...

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Expenses, Self-Employed

Student Loan Options When You’re Self-Employed

October 3, 2018October 3, 2018 / Jim Wang

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Student loans can be a huge financial burden when you first start working, especially if you are self-employed. As if the challenges of self-employment weren’t enough, you have student loan payments on top of it! Paying off your student loans is...

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Self-Employed

I Only Received One Paycheck from My Summer Side-Gig. Am I Self-Employed?

October 3, 2018October 1, 2018 / Jim Wang

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During college, I had a job every summer. After my freshman and sophomore years, there were full-time internships with companies that issued me a Form W-2 and offered benefits, and in those years I reported my income from my W-2...

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Tax Reform 101: 5 Things To Do Now

Extension Filers: The Tax Deadline is Today

Financial Planning Month: Tax Edition

Hispanic Heritage Month Features

The PATH Act and What You Need to Know About Expiring ITINs

Staying Connected

Six Tips to Beat the October 15th Extended Tax Deadline

Last Call on These Popular Tax Deductions

Are Your Political Campaign Contributions Tax Deductible?

Student Loan Options When You’re Self-Employed

I Only Received One Paycheck from My Summer Side-Gig. Am I Self-Employed?

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