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Memorial Day Saving Tips for Our Troops

May 27, 2018May 27, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

It’s Memorial Day weekend, and while many of us are planning barbecues or family trips, we always stop and remember our courageous troops who made and continue to make the ultimate sacrifice for our country. To give thanks this Memorial...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Summer Cleaning Donations

May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Young Couple Carrying Cardboard Boxes On The Street At New Home.

With summer upon us, it might be a good time to go through your closets and clear out a little room while you have some more free time. Making donations of property is not as tricky as your may think....

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Tax News

Aviso: El IRS Extiende la Fecha Límite Para Declarar Impuestos al 18 de Abril

April 17, 2018April 18, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

In English El IRS anunció hoy que estará extendiendo la fecha límite para declarar y pagar los impuestos federales debido a los problemas que tuvieron con el sistema el 17 de abril, que era la fecha original para hacer la...

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Tax Planning

TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax Questions

April 10, 2018April 10, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

The tax deadline is almost here, and with the tax deadline comes a wide range of tax questions from filers. These questions range from those asked perennially (“can I claim my boyfriend as a dependent?”) to those specific to the...

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Tax Tips

Buy or Lease Your New Business Vehicle?

March 9, 2018March 9, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Recently I had dinner with friends who run a business, and the conversation turned to buying new cars. The “buy versus lease” question was asked of me, the so called tax expert at the table. As always, I don’t answer...

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There’s Still Time to Take Advantage of $0 State Filing with TurboTax Absolute Zero

March 9, 2018March 16, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Updated 3/16 – TurboTax Absolute Zero is no longer available, but you can still file your federal tax return for free with TurboTax Free Edition. Get started today! There’s still time for millions of hard-working Americans with simple tax returns...

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Tax Refunds

Can I File Exempt & Still Get a Tax Refund?

January 24, 2018January 25, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

The article below is accurate for your 2017 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2018 deadline, including a few retroactive changes due to the passing of tax reform. Some tax information below will change next...

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TurboTax Offers Free Filing for Military E1- E5

January 24, 2018January 25, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Ferguson: Group Of National Guard Soldiers Stand By Checkpoint

Continuing this tax season, TurboTax will still be offering the expansive military discount to all US active duty military and reservists. The Details For service members in ranks E-1 to E-5, you can file both your federal and state taxes...

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Self-Employed

Tax Tips for the Self-Employed

December 30, 2017February 8, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Young businesswoman at her desk in home studio.

The article below is accurate for your 2017 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2018 deadline. Some tax information below will change next year for your 2018 taxes, but won’t impact you this year. Learn...

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Absolute Zero – Free TurboTax Absolutely No Strings Attached

December 7, 2017March 16, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Updated 3/16 – TurboTax Absolute Zero is no longer available, but you can still file your federal tax return for free with TurboTax Free Edition. Get started today! What could be better than paying $0 to do your taxes? Absolutely...

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