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

IRS Provides Further Guidance on the Taxation of Virtual Currency

October 15, 2019 October 23, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

On October 9, 2019, the IRS released further guidance, on how virtual currency should be taxed. The last guidance, issued in 2014, explained that virtual currency is treated as property for Federal income tax purposes and applied tax principles applicable...

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Tax Planning

8 Last Minute Tax Tips to Make the Tax Extension Deadline

September 24, 2019 September 25, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

The air is cooling down, fall is already here, and another important tax day is quickly approaching! If you filed for a tax extension on April 15, you have until the October 15 tax extension deadline to file your taxes....

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Family

How You Can Save Up To $2,100 on Summer Day Camp

June 6, 2019 July 10, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Schools out for summer and you may have been trying to figure out more ways to save. If you’re like most parents, you’re probably wondering how you’re going to keep your kids busy without breaking the bank. You may also...

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Tax Reform

TurboTax IRS 1040 Form and Schedules Interactive Tool

April 17, 2019 April 18, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

In June 2018 the IRS announced they were working on changes to the 1040 tax forms. The new 1040 form consolidates the three versions of the 1040 into one form. In addition to shortening Form 1040, the changes eliminate Forms...

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Tax Planning

How Bonuses are Taxed Calculator

April 10, 2019 May 7, 2020 / 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 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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The tax deadline was 7/15. If you haven’t filed yet, don’t worry we can help.

TurboTaxLisa

IRS Provides Further Guidance on the Taxation of Virtual Currency

8 Last Minute Tax Tips to Make the Tax Extension Deadline

How You Can Save Up To $2,100 on Summer Day Camp

TurboTax IRS 1040 Form and Schedules Interactive Tool

How Bonuses are Taxed Calculator

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

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

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

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

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

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