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 Planning

TurboTax Life Events Calculator Helps Estimate Tax Savings

July 1, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

Whether you got married, had a baby, or purchased a home last year, your life events can feel exciting, scary, emotional, and expensive all at once. Although life’s transitions may bring about some expenses, these life changes can also bring...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

What Are the 2020 Standard Mileage Rates?

May 18, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

Calling all commuters! The IRS announced the 2020 “standard mileage rates”. Whenever you drive for business, medical reasons, or in support of a charitable organization, you may be able to get a mileage deduction and save money on your taxes....

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Standard vs Itemized Tax Deductions Calculator

May 15, 2020 May 18, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

This interactive calculator has been updated for your 2019 taxes (The ones you file in 2020). On December 22, 2017 the biggest piece of tax legislation in about three decades was passed. One of the biggest changes to the law...

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Self-Employed

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

April 9, 2020 May 28, 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 and...

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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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Tax News

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 April 9, 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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TurboTax News

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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The Tax Deadline is July 15th. Find out more information here.

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