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

How Bonuses are Taxed Calculator

April 10, 2019 July 12, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

If you received a bonus or are expecting one this year you may want to understand how taxes are withheld from your bonus when you receive it. Check out our bonus calculator that answers one of our most frequently asked questions and find out how your bonus will be taxed.

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TurboTax News

Had a Life Change? TurboTax CPAs and EAs Will be by Your Side with Our New Offering TurboTax Live

April 10, 2019 July 12, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Did you get married this year? Purchase your dream home? Have a baby? Or have another life change? Changes experienced in your life can bring about many questions and uncertainties. Although you may have questions about how these affect your...

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Tax News

Oscars and the Taxation of “Swag Bags”

February 24, 2019 July 23, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

The outfits are picked, parties planned, and the votes for the 2019 Oscar winners will be tallied. Today, Hollywood’s nominees will gather for the 91st Academy Awards ceremony. And while most hopefuls will not be walking away with the coveted,...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

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

January 25, 2019 July 23, 2019 / 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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Tax Reform

3 Key Tax Reform Changes and Facts for Self-Employed [Infographic]

January 24, 2019 July 3, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

As you may already know, tax reform has changed taxes for the majority of taxpayers beginning with tax year 2018. And if you took the plunge into self-employment in 2018, you may be wondering how the new tax law affects...

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Tax Reform

New! TurboTax Tax Reform Calculator Educates on How Tax Reform Impacts You

December 6, 2018 July 3, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Planning on starting your taxes soon? Is tax reform top of mind? If so, we have some exciting news to share! TurboTax has created the Tax Reform Calculator for Educational Purposes. A new interactive tax reform calculator that helps you understand...

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Tax Reform

3 Tax Deductions Are Going Away Due to Tax Reform, Here’s What You Can Still Claim [Infographic]

December 5, 2018 July 3, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

The new tax reform law, passed in December 2017, is the largest piece of tax legislation in nearly 30 years and changed several key tax provisions for taxpayers and families. But what do these changes mean for your taxes? Most notably,...

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Tax Reform, Uncategorized

Does Tax Reform Impact How I Claim Standard vs. Itemized Deductions?

November 6, 2018 February 26, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

On December 22, 2017 the biggest piece of tax legislation in about three decades was passed. One of the biggest changes to the new law nearly doubles the standard deduction and eliminates or limits a number of common itemized deductions...

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Health Care

The TurboTax Guide to Marketplace Open Enrollment

November 1, 2018 January 4, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. Marketplace Open Enrollment for 2018 health...

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Tax Reform

Tax Reform 101: How the Tax Reform Law Impacts Self-Employed

September 29, 2018 January 10, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Currently, there are about 55 million people in the self-employed community and with one in five taxpayers becoming self-employed every day, that number is expected to grow. If you have taken the plunge into being a business of one or...

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