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.
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The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2017 taxes, which you will file by the April 2018 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. We all know that supporting a...
Intuit is pleased Government is taking up tax reform and tax simplification and moving toward Congressional consideration of this critical priority. We recognize that these issues will evolve as Congress works through the legislative process. Intuit has long advocated for...
Following the devastation left from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 was recently signed into law. The bill provides relief, in addition to the already extended tax deadlines provided...
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Life gets busy when you’re running your own business. If you missed the estimated tax deadline, don’t worry. At least you’re conscious of the date and you know that estimated taxes exist. If the date passed you by, here are...
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Now that you’re in summer-time bliss on break from college you may be dreaming of sleeping in late for a few months until fall, but summer may be a great opportunity to get ahead and take a course or two....
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Q: I recently lost my job. Am I able to deduct my travel or vehicle expenses while I job search A: First off, I am sorry to hear about your situation. Job search can be a stressful, but hopefully some...
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