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.

Health Care

Health Care Reform Checklist

August 20, 2013 September 12, 2013 / TurboTaxLisa

Whether you’re uninsured or searching for more affordable health insurance, you will be able to shop for health insurance in state and federally run marketplaces beginning October 1, 2013. As time draws near, you may be wondering what you can do to get ready to purchase health insurance in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Our checklist will help you get ready:

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Health Care Reform Timeline: Important Dates You Need to Remember

August 16, 2013 October 25, 2013 / TurboTaxLisa

Obamacare? Healthcare reform? The Affordable Care Act? Not sure what you need to do and when you need to do it? If you are uninsured or looking for more affordable health care, here are a few key dates to add to your calendar:

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President Obama Announces Health Care Rebates for 8.5 Million Americans

July 18, 2013 July 10, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Today, President Obama announced that more than 8.5 million Americans would be getting rebates from their insurance providers this summer due to one of the tax provisions of the health care reform law or “Obamacare”.

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Seven Things You Need to Know About Health Care Reform

July 16, 2013 September 12, 2013 / TurboTaxLisa

Are you starting to hear the buzz about Health Care Reform, also known as “ObamaCare”? Are you confused about how it impacts you and your family? You can relax. Whether you’re insured or not, here are seven important things you need to know.

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White House Delays Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate Until 2015

July 2, 2013 September 12, 2013 / TurboTaxLisa

Today, the White House announced a delay in the employer mandate under the Affordable Care Act, which requires employers to provide health insurance coverage to their employees or pay a penalty, however this will not impact the individual mandate which requires most uninsured Americans to purchase health insurance by March 31, 2014.

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Tax News

DOMA Struck Down: What Does This Mean for Your Taxes?

June 27, 2013 August 19, 2016 / TurboTaxLisa

On Wednesday the Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Same-sex couples who are legally married will now be recognized by the federal government, meaning it will be easier to file their taxes among many other things.

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Facts About Health Care Reform

June 26, 2013 September 12, 2013 / TurboTaxLisa

If you’re starting to hear more about health care reform or as some call it Obamacare, you’re not alone. If you have questions about health care and are not sure what to do when, TurboTax is here for you to clarify any conflicting information and give you the important facts about health care reform.

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Income and Investments

Bitcoin Calculator: How Much is Your Wallet Worth?

June 21, 2013 August 23, 2016 / TurboTaxLisa

Bitcoins continue to be an intriguing topic to many with the long-term value in question, the fact that they are not regulated by government, and income generated by the sale of them should be claimed on taxes, but losses can’t be claimed. Check out our Bitcoin calculator to find out current value based on current market prices.

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Love and Marriage: How Much Are You Paying Uncle Sam for Your Wedding [Infographic]?

May 31, 2013 July 11, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Average wedding costs are back on the rise with the average cost for tying the knot at about $28,000 in 2012. Newlyweds (or their families) are spending more due to regained confidence in the economy and all the new amenities available for guests (everything from photo booths to cartoonists). Our infographic looks at the average costs of wedding expenses and the sales tax associated with those costs.

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Summer R and R on a Budget: Spending Guide to Popular Travel Destinations [Infographic]

May 23, 2013 July 8, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Whether traveling for Memorial Day Weekend or Summer vacation, we are always seeking the best deals so we can keep more money in our pockets. Our infographic compares the top 10 most popular student and family travel destinations this year and how much everything from airfare to state sales tax costs.

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