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Tips for Customer Relations in the Gig-Economy

July 20, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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These days, it’s not uncommon to have a side gig. In fact, by 2020, part-time, independent and freelance contractors will constitute about 40 percent of the U.S. workforce. Like any business, customers are a key part of making your business...

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Tax Refunds

We Asked, You Answered: How are You Spending Your 2016 Tax Refund? [INFOGRAPHIC]

July 2, 2017July 2, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

We all breathe a little sigh of relief once the tax deadline has passed. Taxes. Are. Done! To celebrate, we asked you – our awesome TurboTax community – one of our favorite questions: “How are you spending your tax refund...

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Income and Investments

Tax Tips for Those Renting Their Home on Airbnb

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

As 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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Income and Investments

Happy Summer Solstice! 4 Ways to Save This Season

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 / 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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Deductions and Credits

It’s Summer…Can I Deduct My Child’s Camp Costs?

June 4, 2017June 5, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

During the school year, your children may be in after school day care at the local center or, depending on their age, spend a couple of hours at home alone in the afternoon. You likely keep the monthly child care...

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Self-Employed

Are You Self-Employed and Don’t Know? [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 31, 2017May 31, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

For some, it’s easy to identify as a #SelfMade boss, but for others, the self-employed line may be a bit more blurry. Many people don’t even realize they are considered self-employed by the IRS! Use the handy guide below to find out...

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Education

Graduating Soon? 5 Financial Tips to Help You Manage Your Money and Taxes

May 22, 2017May 22, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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Congratulations Class of 2017, you did it! While graduation is a major milestone that should be celebrated, it is also a time to prepare, both mentally and financially, for your shift into the ‘real world’. As you transition into this...

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Tax News

Happy Tax Day!

April 18, 2017April 18, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Today is the last day to file your taxes, which means you have until 11:59 PM local time to e-file your tax return. For those of you who have already filed your taxes, congratulations on getting your #TaxesDone! If you’re...

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Tax Planning

Mañana es la fecha límite del impuesto: ¡7 cosas que usted necesita saber para archivar a tiempo!

April 17, 2017April 17, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

This post can be found in English here. ¡La fecha límite para declarar sus impuestos se aproxima! Si todavía no ha completado sus impuestos, no está solo. La mayoría de las personas a quien se les debe un reembolso, declaran...

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Tax Planning

3 Days Left to File! TurboTax Experts Share Their Favorite Tax Tips

April 15, 2017April 15, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Time flies when you’re having fun, right? Well, that’s how we feel about tax season! April 18th is quickly approaching, and even if taxes aren’t your definition of fun, check out some favorite tax tips straight from our very own...

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