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Learn about the impact different types of income and investments have on your taxes; everything from gambling, sports betting and and IPOS and how to save and maximize tax credits and deductions related to your income.

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Football Season Savings: National Tailgate Day

September 5, 2019 September 3, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Football Season Savings: National Tailgate DayThe article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes (filed in 2020) and 2018 taxes, which should be filed by the April 15th, 2019 (or October 2019 with filed...

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Cut Back to School Costs With These 5 Crucial Tips

August 16, 2019 August 19, 2019 / Elle Martinez
Cut Back to School Costs With These 5 Crucial TipsSchool is back in session for us and our oldest, who attends a year-round school, started a couple of weeks ago. Right before she started, I did my back to school shopping to get everything she needs and make sure...

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How Are Gambling Winnings Taxed?

July 30, 2019 March 20, 2020 / asbbaines
How Are Gambling Winnings Taxed?

Most people don’t think about taxes on their way to the casino. But what might seem like nothing more than a fun night in Las Vegas actually carries significant tax consequences if you win. Failure to properly report your haul can result in serious penalties and headaches you just don’t want.

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4 Summer Activity Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank

July 25, 2019 August 1, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
4 Summer Activity Ideas That Won’t Break the BankLooking forward to a long summer vacation, but feeling a little short on cash? With the price of gasoline high, not to mention restaurant bills and the cost of accommodations on the road, many of us are questioning whether vacation...

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8 Ways to Save on Home Renovations

July 15, 2019 September 25, 2019 / Elle Martinez
8 Ways to Save on Home RenovationsLast year, we hired a contractor to help us tackle a big home renovation project. Since I’m self-employed and my husband works from home a few days a week, having a dedicated space for us to work became a necessity....

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6 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money This Summer

June 10, 2019 July 11, 2019 / Elle Martinez
6 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money This SummerSummer can be a wonderful time to kick back and relax, plus you can usually find some cheap and free activities to do around town. Believe it or not, it can also be a wonderful time to crank things up...

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Recent Grad? Here’s Four Reasons to Start Saving Now Rather Than Later

May 25, 2019 July 23, 2019 / Jim Wang
Recent Grad? Here’s Four Reasons to Start Saving Now Rather Than LaterCongratulations on your graduation! If you recently graduated, whether it’s from college or high school, there are some important decisions ahead of you. Many of these decisions don’t necessarily have right or wrong answers, so it’s OK if you’re not...

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Living on Your Own for the First Time? Here’s How to Save Money

May 20, 2019 July 24, 2019 / Elle Martinez
Living on Your Own for the First Time? Here’s How to Save MoneyIf you’re a recent college graduate, congrats! You may be excited about this next chapter and starting your career. Let me offer a few tips on setting your finances up for success and key ways to save money while also...

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Five Tips to Enjoy and Save This Mother’s Day

May 9, 2019 July 10, 2019 / Jim Wang
Five Tips to Enjoy and Save This Mother’s DayDid you know that Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1908? There were always various celebrations of mothers, but the first recognized holiday became official after a three-year campaign by social activist Anna Jarvis. While the spirit of the celebration...

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5 Ways to Save This Cinco De Mayo

May 4, 2019 July 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez
5 Ways to Save This Cinco De MayoGetting together this weekend to celebrate Cinco De Mayo? While you may be tempted to go out and spend money on the festivities, you can make this weekend a financially smart one by getting everyone together at your place. Whether...

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