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Is My Child’s Summer Camp Tax Deductible?

May 29, 2019 July 23, 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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Education

Intuit TurboTax Preps You For Post-Grad Life With These 5 Financial Tips

April 29, 2019 July 23, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Congratulations, Class of 2019 — you did it! While graduation is a major milestone that should be celebrated, it is also a time to prepare, both mentally and financially, for your shift into the “real world.” As you transition into...

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Tax Considerations for Cancer Patients

April 15, 2019 July 22, 2019 / kendyll

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, a patient may wonder about the financial responsibility that will accompany it. Most insurance plans will cover some of the bills, but cancer patients may have additional expenses that they pay for. Fortunately, cancer patients...

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No Fooling Us: 5 Tax Benefits to Boost Your Tax Refund

April 1, 2019 July 18, 2019 / Jim Wang

The article below is accurate for your 2018 taxes (the one that you file this year by the April 15th, 2019 deadline). Tax season is almost over and you might be wondering if there’s anything else to help you out...

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I Claimed Exempt, Can I Still Get a Tax Refund?

March 17, 2019 July 23, 2019 / Jim Wang

Normally, since you didn’t pay taxes, you aren’t eligible for a tax refund. But there are conditions that can result in being able to receive a tax refund, even if you are exempt from paying taxes.

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Get Refund Lucky with These Top 7 Tax Deductions & Credits

March 17, 2019 July 24, 2019 / Jim Wang

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Just like finding $20 in your coat pocket, getting a big tax refund can feel pretty lucky. Alas, luck has nothing to do with it! Knowing the tax deductions and credits available to you is a...

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Have Your Pi and Eat it Too: Five Mistakes to Avoid and Boost Your Tax Refunds

March 14, 2019 July 22, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Today is Pi Day, an annual celebration on March 14 (3.14), of the first three digits of Pi. In our own celebration of Pi Day, we offer you five ways to avoid mistakes and boost your tax refund, thus having...

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Multigenerational Families: Top Family Tax Deductions and Credits You Should Not Miss

March 4, 2019 July 23, 2019 / Elle Martinez

The article below is accurate for your 2018 taxes, the ones that you file this year by the April 2019 deadline. This post can be found en Español here. For practical, cultural, and personal reasons, more families are living in...

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Can You Deduct 401K Savings From Your Taxes?

February 25, 2019 July 23, 2019 / asbbaines

Contributions you make to your 401(k) plan can reduce your tax liability at the end of the year as well as your tax withholding each pay period. 401(k) plan contributions.

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What Does My Relationship Status Mean for My Taxes?

February 22, 2019 June 11, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Tax season is already well underway, and your relationship status is something to keep in mind when preparing to file your taxes. Whether you’re a single filer doing the job on your own or working together with your significant other,...

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