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.
Q. I missed the window to sign up for health insurance in 2016, and I can’t afford to pay the penalty. How will this affect my taxes? A. If you were unable to get 2016 health insurance and are worried...
Q: I lost my husband a few months ago. How do I file our taxes this year? A. We are so sorry about your loss. The death of a loved one is never easy. Hopefully the answer to your question...
The IRS will begin accepting e-filed tax returns on Monday, January 23, 2017. You can get started now and be first in line for your tax refund: TurboTax will begin accepting e-filed returns starting Wednesday, January 4 and will securely hold them...
The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, signed into law in December 2015, requires the IRS to hold tax refunds that include Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) until February 15, 2017. The new...
Q: I lost my job over the summer. Do I need to report anything differently on my taxes this year? A: I’m sorry to hear about your loss of employment this year. Losing a job can really set you back...
Open Enrollment for 2017 health insurance begins today! Most Americans (8 out of 10) already have health insurance either through their employer, private health plans, Medicaid, Medicare, or other government plans. If you don’t already have health insurance, here are...
Hurricane Isaac struck the Gulf Coast this week and although it was downgraded to a tropical storm, it is still causing devastating floods in Louisiana and Mississippi. With hurricane season upon us, do you know what you would do if you lost important documents like your tax records and how to safeguard them? Here are helpful tips to help you safeguard your records.
If you are newly self-employed you may have heard the terms cash basis method of accounting versus accrual basis and may be wondering what cash basis eligibility is and how you should be accounting for your business income and expenses....
It’s hard to believe it’s time for the weather to cool down and to say goodbye to shorts and tank tops. Along with the weather change comes a time when most people begin to dive in and start making room...
Q: I was diagnosed cancer with this year, and am currently receiving treatments. Will this have any affect on my tax situation? A: I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but hopefully this information will help you. If you have...
Q. I missed the window to sign up for health insurance in 2016, and I can’t afford to pay the penalty. How will this affect my taxes? A. If you were unable to get 2016 health insurance and are worried... 
