If you or your spouse served in a combat zone in 2009, you might not be required to file a tax return. But you might want to do so anyway, to claim a valuable tax break that puts dollars in...
If you’re in the military and stationed overseas, you could get an extra year to qualify for the popular, homebuyer tax credit. Everybody else must buy a home by the April 30, 2010 deadline to qualify for the credit, worth...
This question is popping up in Live Community from our military TurboTax customers. For 20 years I was a Navy wife, so I volunteered to answer the question. To figure out which state return an active duty military person files...
We are hearing from TurboTax Live Community folks that they are receiving California IOUs instead of the dollars that they expected to be direct deposited in their bank account. Ouch! Earlier in the tax season, California refunds were delayed. Taxpayers...
It’s all over the news. If you buy a home between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009, you could qualify for a big homebuyer tax credit. It’s worth as much as $8,000 or 10 % of your home purchase...
After President Obama signed the new stimulus act into law Feb. 17, a long-time friend, Brian, called me. He wanted to know, “What’s the maximum I can get out of those new tax breaks on my 2009 tax return?” I...
See updated information on how to claim a dependent on your tax return here. This is one of the top questions we are seeing on TurboTax’s Live Community. Here’s the answer. If your girlfriend has lived with you for all...
Happy 2009 to all of you! It is New Year’s weekend and if you’re like me, you’re taking the time to pack up all the holiday ornaments. While you’re packing up, look for a box or good sized envelope or...
Update: ExpensePro is no longer available. If you are looking for a way to manage your finances online, we suggest trying Mint.com, Intuit’s free personal finance service. ———————————- As a small business owner you probably spend lots of time collecting...
When a family has a new baby, their priorities are not taxes. Trying to figure out how to get more sleep – yes; taxes – no. But when it comes to tax time, it’s good for them to know that...
