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6 Reasons it Pays to File Your Taxes Early

January 7, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa
6 Reasons it Pays to File Your Taxes EarlyAs 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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Congress Extends Expired Tax Breaks Helping You Keep More Money in Your Pocket

December 23, 2019 (Last Modified: March 16, 2020) / TurboTaxLisa
Congress Extends Expired Tax Breaks Helping You Keep More Money in Your PocketLast week, the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2019 — which provides tax relief for millions of Americans — was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President. The law extends many already expired provisions...

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Tax Reform 101: 5 Things To Do Now

December 6, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa
Tax Reform 101: 5 Things To Do NowEven if you didn’t owe money this past tax season, it’s more important than ever to get ready for the upcoming tax season now. With so many changes under the new tax reform law, we wanted to break down five...

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Tax Implications for Taxpayers Who Have Lost a Spouse

November 20, 2019 (Last Modified: November 22, 2019) / TurboTaxLisa
Tax Implications for Taxpayers Who Have Lost a SpouseIf you are grieving a spouse, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. During such an emotionally difficult time, tax and financial implications are likely the last things on your mind (and understandably so). In an effort to reduce...

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IRS Provides Further Guidance on the Taxation of Virtual Currency

October 15, 2019 (Last Modified: October 23, 2019) / TurboTaxLisa
IRS Provides Further Guidance on the Taxation of Virtual CurrencyOn 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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How You Can Save Up To $2,100 on Summer Day Camp

June 6, 2019 (Last Modified: July 10, 2019) / TurboTaxLisa
How You Can Save Up To $2,100 on Summer Day CampSchools 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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TurboTax IRS 1040 Form and Schedules Interactive Tool

April 17, 2019 (Last Modified: 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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Had a Life Change? TurboTax CPAs and EAs Will be by Your Side with Our New Offering TurboTax Live

April 10, 2019 (Last Modified: July 12, 2019) / TurboTaxLisa
Had a Life Change? TurboTax CPAs and EAs Will be by Your Side with Our New Offering TurboTax LiveDid 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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3 Key Tax Reform Changes and Facts for Self-Employed [Infographic]

January 24, 2019 (Last Modified: 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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New! TurboTax Tax Reform Calculator Educates on How Tax Reform Impacts You

December 6, 2018 (Last Modified: July 3, 2019) / TurboTaxLisa
New! TurboTax Tax Reform Calculator Educates on How Tax Reform Impacts YouPlanning 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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