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Taxes 101: The Gift Tax

June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 / JoeTaxpayer
Happy Birthday to YouWhile taxes may not be top of mind right now, gifting just may be. Whether you’re picking out the perfect gift for a graduation, wedding, bridal or baby shower, keep in mind the Gift Tax – the IRS write off...

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Can Unpaid Taxes Keep Me From Buying a Home?

June 27, 2017 / Myles Ma
If you have tax debt that you’re unable to pay, there are simple steps you can take to avoid further tax consequences. It’s important to understand the IRS can take several actions to collect if you don’t pay your taxes...

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Did You Owe Taxes in Two States This Season? We Explain Why

June 26, 2017 / Jim Wang
For the longest time, I thought I only had to pay taxes based on where I lived. If I spent the whole year in Maryland, I’d only owe Maryland taxes, right? Wrong. If you thought the same thing, you aren’t...

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Tax Tips for Those Renting Their Home on Airbnb

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Stocksy_txpc124d18fDS3100_Medium_467849As Airbnb’s popularity continues to rise, more and more people renting out their homes and learning about the tax implications that come with it. When you offer your home, or a room in your home, as a short-term rental, you may be...

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Self Employment Taxes – How Much are They and What Do They Include?

June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
You may have heard of self-employment tax and wondered if, and when, it might apply to you. The self-employment tax isn’t complicated: it’s a tax that is a combination of Social Security and Medicare taxes. But many people are confused...

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Frugal Alternatives to Staying Physically and Financially Healthy This Summer

June 21, 2017 / Elle Martinez
Summer has officially begun and the timing couldn’t be better. Working from home with two kids under six usually means I have a full schedule and not much time to waste. It also means that if we’re looking to make...

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Happy Summer Solstice! 4 Ways to Save This Season

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
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June 18, 2017June 18, 2017 / TurboTaxLisa
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Real Talk: How Does Receiving Alimony Affect My Taxes?

June 16, 2017 / TurboTaxLisa
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June 16, 2017June 16, 2017 / Elle Martinez
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