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Going Back to School After 40: Know The Tax Benefits

September 21, 2016 July 18, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Going back to school, whether to start a degree, finish up one from years ago, or pursue an advanced degree can be both rewarding and stressful. Working on papers, handling work assignments, and/or taking care of family can be a...

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Cashing in Your 529 Plan to Send Your Kids to College

July 18, 2016 June 10, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

You’ve been saving money for college since junior was a baby, and now he’s going off to college. That’s wonderful, but before you withdraw funds from your 529 plan to pay college expenses, there are a few things you should...

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Congrats, You Graduated! Now What? [Infographic]

June 1, 2016 July 12, 2019 / TurboTaxAngie

Getting your diploma is a huge accomplishment. Now that the countless hours of studying and other responsibilities as a student are a thing of the past, it is finally time to give your post-college life some thought. This includes getting a job,...

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TurboTax Education Credits and Deductions Calculator

April 14, 2016 January 14, 2019 / asbbaines

With the cost of education on the rise, you’ll be glad to know that education credits and deductions may help offset some of that cost. Whether you’re a student or parent of a student, with this calculator, you’ll be able...

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Education Tax Deductions and Credits to Maximize Your Tax Refund

April 14, 2016 June 10, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

The cost of education keeps going up, with no end in sight. If you are caught in that vortex, you’ll be happy to know that there are education tax deductions and credits that can help offset the costs of education.

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Is This Deductible? Going Back to School

August 20, 2015 July 18, 2019 / Philip Taylor

So you’ve made the decision to go back to school, and now you’ve got to figure out the finances. Time to find out what’s tax deductible and what kinds of tax benefits are available to you. No need to panic,...

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Get Your Classroom Ready – Five Tax Savings Tips for Teachers Before The First Day of School

August 7, 2015 July 23, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Gosh, where has the summer gone? Just yesterday, it seems, school let out for the summer, and here we are going back to school. If the months continue to fly by like that, soon it will be the holidays, and...

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What Does Your Hairstyle Say About Your Life? [Infographic]

June 29, 2015 June 10, 2019 / TurboTaxAngie

Whether you’re channeling your inner rocker, bride, or Wall Street professional, the way your hair looks can say a lot about your stage of life. Regardless of your style du jour, your finances — just like your hairstyle — need...

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An Education in Student Savings – 10 Common Tax Deductions and Savings for Students

March 13, 2015 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

There never seems to be enough money, especially if you are a college student strapped for funds. It’s no wonder, with the high cost of tuition and books and housing and dwindling funds available from scholarships, grants and loans. But...

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