TurboTaxLisa

Lisa Lewis is a CPA and the TurboTax Blog Editor. Lisa has 15 years of experience in tax preparation. Her success is attributed to being able to interpret tax laws and help clients better understand them. Lisa also has been a TurboTax product user for many years and understands how the software program works. In addition to extensive tax experience, Lisa also has a very well-rounded professional background. She has held positions as a public auditor, controller, and operations manager. Prior to becoming the TurboTax Blog Editor, she was a Technical Writer for the TurboTax Consumer Group and worked on a project to write new FAQs to help customers better understand tax laws. She could also be seen helping TurboTax customers with tax questions during Lifeline. For Lisa, getting timely and accurate information out to customers to help them is paramount.

Tax News

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Everything Taxpayers Need to Know About the New Relief Bill

March 19, 2020 April 2, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

On Wednesday, March 18, President Trump signed into law, legislation to provide additional relief for individuals impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). The COVID-19 legislation, called the Families First Coronavirus Response Act or H.R. 6201, includes relief for individuals, self-employed and businesses....

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Tax Refunds

Where’s My Tax Refund? How to Check Your Refund Status

February 10, 2020 March 13, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

The average direct deposit tax refund was close to $3,000 last tax season, and with tax season well underway, it’s no surprise that the most common tax season-related question we’re now hearing is: “Where’s my refund?” We know that you...

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Oscars and the Taxation of “Swag Bags”

February 5, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

The outfits are picked, parties planned and the votes for the 2020 Oscar winners will be tallied. This weekend, Hollywood’s nominees will gather for the 92nd Academy Awards ceremony. And while most hopefuls will not be walking away with the...

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Tax Refunds

Tax Refund Realities and How Americans Spend and Save Their Tax Refunds [Infographic]

February 3, 2020 March 4, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

Refund season is officially here and considering last tax season the average tax refund was close to $3,000, now is a good time to get this tax filing party started and also plan what you are going to do with...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Happy Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day! Are You Eligible?

January 31, 2020 March 24, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

Today is National Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day! The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a huge benefit to taxpayers with low to moderate income and has helped lift millions of people out of poverty. To determine if you...

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IRS Free File Program is Open

January 10, 2020 February 27, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

Today the IRS announced that its Free File Program is now available at www.irs.gov. The IRS Free File Program is a public-private partnership that provides free tax preparation and filing services for eligible taxpayers at no cost to the taxpayer or...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Unknown Tax Deductions for Bloggers

January 9, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

Running your own blog can be both rewarding and challenging. You have the satisfaction of being your own boss, working on your own schedule, providing for the family, and and meeting your career goals. With this satisfaction comes the challenge...

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Self-Employed

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

January 7, 2020 March 24, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

If you’ve taken the plunge into self-employment, congrats on being your own boss! Whether you’re working as a contractor or making money in the fast-growing sharing economy, don’t forget you may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes. The first quarterly...

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Tax Refunds

6 Reasons it Pays to File Your Taxes Early

January 7, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

As the saying goes, “the early bird gets the worm.” Or is it the tax refund? Well, whether you file early or you are a tax procrastinator, you still may get a tax refund, but here are six reasons it...

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Tax News

IRS Announces E-file Open Day! Be the First In Line for Your Tax Refund

January 6, 2020 March 20, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

Mark your calendars! The IRS confirmed today that they will begin processing tax returns on Monday, January 27, 2020. You can get started now and be first in line for your tax refund! TurboTax is already accepting tax returns and will securely hold them for transmission to the IRS and States once they begin accepting e-file.

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