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

June 9, 2019 June 10, 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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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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Is My Child’s Summer Camp Tax Deductible?

May 29, 2019 July 12, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Ah, good old summertime – what a wonderful relaxing time of the year. Unless you have kids, of course, in which case there’s a whirlwind of activity in your house as soon as school is out. But then comes the...

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3 Reasons It’s Great to Be Coupled Up at Tax Time

February 14, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Happy Valentine’s Day week to all of the lovebirds out there! Whether you’re enjoying a night out on the town or staying in for a movie night, we want to give you even more reasons to celebrate with your loved...

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Who Can I Claim As a Dependent?

January 22, 2019 June 12, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

The article below is accurate for your 2018 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2019 deadline. Under tax reform, you can no longer claim the dependent exemption, which was $4,050 for tax year 2017, but...

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School’s Out for the Holidays! 6 Ways to Save On Childcare This Winter

December 17, 2018 July 8, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With work, gift hunting, and out-of-town visitors looming over us this holiday season, it can be a scramble to find time to get anything done, especially when your kids are out of school! Before spending all your holiday savings, check...

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Fall Family Activities That Fit In Any Budget

October 19, 2018 January 5, 2019 / Elle Martinez

While I remember plenty of crisp (and let’s be honest, cold!) October days in upstate New York, here in North Carolina, it’s much milder. Still, the signs of fall are all around us and I think half of our yard...

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Familias Multigeneracionales: Las deducciones tributarias y créditos más importantes que no te puedes perder

March 22, 2018 June 5, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

El siguiente artículo se aplica correctamente para tus impuestos del 2017, los que se deben presentar este año antes de la fecha límite de abril del 2018. Alguna de la información tributaria que aparece a continuación cambiará el próximo año...

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¿A quién puedo declarar como dependiente?

February 12, 2018 June 12, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

El siguiente artículo se aplica correctamente para tus impuestos del 2017, los que se deben presentar este año antes de la fecha límite de abril del 2018. La información tributaria que aparece a continuación cambiará el próximo año para tus...

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4 Things You Should Know About Dependents Before Tax Time

November 8, 2017 June 5, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

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...

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