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Fall Family Activities That Fit In Any Budget

September 9, 2019 / Elle Martinez

The 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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Education

7 Unexpected College Expenses to Factor Into Your Budget

September 6, 2019 September 11, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

So, you’re getting ready to head to college for the very first time. First of all, congratulations! Graduating high school and taking the step to go to college is a huge accomplishment, and you should be very proud of yourself....

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Is a Dog Your Tax Refund’s Best Friend?

August 19, 2019 August 16, 2019 / Elle Martinez

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Family

Tax Benefits for Having Dependents

August 9, 2019 August 7, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Kids can be overwhelming when they are cooped up in the house while on break, but they are also blessed tax-savers when you file your taxes. Here are some of the tax benefits for having children and other dependents.

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Education

Is My Student Loan Tax Deductible?

August 1, 2019 August 5, 2019 / asbbaines

Student loans have become a tremendous burden. Even though you can’t escape the payments, are there any tax breaks for student loans? Luckily, taxpayers who make student loan payments on a qualified student loan may get a little relief.

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Home

What Parts of My House Payment are Tax Deductible?

July 6, 2019 July 9, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Even though it took a few years of careful research and some thoughtful house hunting (so grateful for our real estate agent!), we’re really happy with the home we’re in now. Being homeowners of a slightly older house has definitely come...

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Happy Summer Solstice! 4 Ways to Save This Season

June 21, 2019 July 10, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Summer has started! Thoughts of vivid sunsets, theme parks, beach days, and weekend getaways come to mind. All of these activities can take a toll on your bank account, but remember that you don’t have to break your budget to...

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Family

Happy National Children’s Day! Here’s What Having a Child Means For Your Taxes

June 9, 2019 July 24, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Whether your child is a newborn or a teenager almost ready to head off to college, children have an impact on your taxes. Here are some of the things you should know. Get That Number You probably were given a...

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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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Home

What Your Summer Home Renovations Mean for Your Taxes

June 3, 2019 July 22, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

At last, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and it’s time to kick back and enjoy the summer. But wait, do you cringe every time you look around your home and backyard? Are the turquoise and pink décor...

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