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Is This Tax Deductible? My Child’s Summer Camp

May 7, 2018May 8, 2018 / 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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Familias Multigeneracionales: Las deducciones tributarias y créditos más importantes que no te puedes perder

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 / 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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Can You Claim a Parent as a Dependent?

February 28, 2018February 28, 2018 / Philip Taylor

The article below is accurate for your 2017 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2018 deadline. Tax information below will change next year for your 2018 taxes since the personal and dependent exemption has been...

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

February 15, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Happy Valentine’s Day week to all of the lovebirds out there! Whether you’re enjoying a night out on the town or a movie night we want to give you even more reasons to celebrate with your loved one…you guessed it:...

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Who Can I Claim As a Dependent?

February 7, 2018February 12, 2018 / TurboTaxLisa

This post can be found en Español here. The article below is accurate for your 2017 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2018 deadline. Tax information below will change next year for your 2018 taxes...

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

December 22, 2017December 22, 2017 / 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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4 Things You Should Know About Dependents Before Tax Time

November 8, 2017January 26, 2018 / TurboTaxLisa

Module 4b_X Things You Should Know About Dependents Before Tax Time

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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Fall Family Activities That Fit In Any Budget

October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 / 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. I think half our yard is covered...

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Can I Write Off My Grandparent as a Dependent?

September 10, 2017September 10, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Grandfather Carries Grandson On Shoulders During Walk In Park

Mothers Day and Fathers Day have come and gone, and this week we get the granddaddy of them all: it’s National Grandparents Day! That’s worth celebrating – after all, where would any of us be without them? Making it through...

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Celebrate Labor Day with 6 Ways to Save on Taxes for New Parents

September 3, 2017September 3, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Happy Labor Day weekend! If you are in labor this weekend or were in labor anytime this year you may find that babies not only bring you joy, but they can also bring you bundles of savings come tax time....

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