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Tax Reform 101: Will Getting Married Change My Tax Situation?

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Are you planning to get married or are getting married soon? If so, congratulations! As you and your significant other plan for the big day and your life together, there is a lot to take into consideration. And as fun...

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Income and Investments

Happy Summer Solstice! 4 Ways to Save This Season

June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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Today is the official start of summer! Thoughts of vivid sunsets, theme parks, beach days and weekend getaways come to mind. All of these activities can take a toll on your bank account, but remember that you don’t have to...

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Income and Investments

How Using Bitcoin to Pay for Rent Affects Your Taxes

June 19, 2018 / Elle Martinez

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Last year for our anniversary we headed down to Charleston, South Carolina. As we drove through a small town, we saw a billboard advertising how a local breakfast spot was offering its own unique payment system, inspired by Bitcoin. Even...

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Income and Investments

Happy Father’s Day! The Best Savings Tips from Our Authors’ Dads

June 17, 2018June 17, 2018 / TurboTaxLisa

Father’s Day is here! From life lessons to learning how to throw a baseball, we gain a lot from our fathers, especially when it comes to savings. To celebrate Father’s Day, we thought it would be fun to hear what...

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Income and Investments

First Time Investors, Here’s What You Need To Know About Taxes

June 11, 2018 / Jim Wang

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Investing for your future and for your retirement is one of the most important things that you can do. But the impact of investing on your taxes can also be uncertain. Fortunately, these tips will give you a solid primer...

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Tax Planning

4 Myths About IRS Audits

June 9, 2018June 9, 2018 / Philip Taylor

There’s plenty of misinformation circling around out there about IRS audits. It’s time to clear the air and get the facts. Research and hard facts tell us everything we need to know – less than about 1% of the tax-paying...

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Self-Employed

Self-Employed? Don’t Forget About the Estimated Tax Deadline

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 / TurboTaxLisa

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. If you’ve taken the plunge into...

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Tax Reform

Tax Reform 101: What You Should Know About Changes to the Moving Expense Tax Deduction

June 7, 2018 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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Are there moving boxes in your future? Summer is a popular time to move and many are moving miles away to take a new job. If that’s you, congratulations on embarking on your new adventure! Here are a few things...

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Self-Employed

Self-Employed Tax Tips & Summer Jobs

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Ah, summer – the time of year when young adults become entrepreneurs. Whether it’s a summer job or a part-time gig, by the time high school and college roll around, many young adults can be considered self-employed. If that’s you or...

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Tax Planning

Tax Tips for Same-Sex Couples

June 1, 2018June 1, 2018 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

In honor of June being National LGBT Pride Month, we’re breaking down filing tips for same-sex couples. In 2013, the IRS began recognizing marriages between same-sex spouses if they were valid under state law where the marriage took place. Since...

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Tax Reform 101: 5 Reasons You Should Start Planning for Next Year Now

Tax Reform 101: Will Getting Married Change My Tax Situation?

Happy Summer Solstice! 4 Ways to Save This Season

How Using Bitcoin to Pay for Rent Affects Your Taxes

Happy Father’s Day! The Best Savings Tips from Our Authors’ Dads

First Time Investors, Here’s What You Need To Know About Taxes

4 Myths About IRS Audits

Self-Employed? Don’t Forget About the Estimated Tax Deadline

Tax Reform 101: What You Should Know About Changes to the Moving Expense Tax Deduction

Self-Employed Tax Tips & Summer Jobs

Tax Tips for Same-Sex Couples

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