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Tax Deductions and Credits

You Can Deduct That? 6 Surprising Tax Deduction Tips for Telecommuters

April 12, 2017 September 7, 2017 / Brie Weiler Reynolds
Working remotely offers professionals quite a few perks. No commuting, a comfortable office space and less stress are typically what comes to mind. But what about the tax benefits of working from home? Those exist, too! Let’s review some of...

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Beneficios Fiscales por Tener Dependientes

April 5, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Los niños pueden ser abrumadores cuando están encerrados en la casa durante las vacaciones de primavera o verano, pero también ayudan mucho a ahorrar impuestos cuando usted presenta sus declaraciones de impuestos. Aquí están algunos de los beneficios fiscales por...

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5 Tips to Save for College Tuition

April 4, 2017 / Jim Wang
Stocksy_txpee32db5aJZQ100_Medium_216808 (1)College can be expensive: according to the College Board, a private four-year college costs an average of $32,410 a year. Four years comes out to nearly $130,000! While it’s hard to argue against the value of a college education, no...

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Real Talk: I Recently Lost My Job. Am I Able to Deduct My Travel or Vehicle Expenses While I Job Search?

April 2, 2017 / TurboTaxLisa
Q: I recently lost my job. Am I able to deduct my travel or vehicle expenses while I job search  A: First off, I am sorry to hear about your situation. Job search can be a stressful, but hopefully some...

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Real Talk Series: My daughter needs to take out student loans. How will this affect our taxes?

March 24, 2017 August 25, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Q: My daughter needs to take out student loans. How will this affect our taxes? A: First, congratulations on your daughter attending college! Although going to college is an exciting and unforgettable opportunity, we all know some of the challenges that...

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What is the Standard Tax Deduction?

March 24, 2017 September 6, 2017 / Jim Wang
When a business brings in revenue, not every penny is taxed. Businesses are allowed to deduct their expenses from their income. It seems only fair considering there are costs to doing business and it would be unreasonable not to consider...

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Get Refund Lucky with These Top 8 Tax Deductions & Credits

March 17, 2017 / Jim Wang
Stocksy_txp76e511b9gBr000_Medium_659829Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Just like finding $20 in your coat pocket, getting a big tax refund may feel pretty lucky. In fact, luck has nothing to do with it! Knowing the tax deductions and credits available to you is a...

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Top Job Seeker Tax Deductions

March 12, 2017 / Brie Weiler Reynolds
Traveling to job interviews. Dry-cleaning your best suit. Printing resumes on quality paper. Working with a job search coach. If you engaged in any job search activities in 2016, you may be able to deduct the related expenses from your...

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6 Ways to Reduce Your Taxable Income

March 7, 2017 / Jim Wang
Famed baseball player Roger Maris once said “You hit home runs not by chance but by preparation.” If you haven’t already filed your taxes and want to hit a home run on your tax return this year and in the...

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FSA 101 – FSA Basics

February 24, 2017 September 7, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
stocksy_txpeafd47a1yrg000_small_44152If you work for a big company, chances are you have a Flexible Spending Arrangement plan available through work. If so, do you have any idea how they work? Many employees learned all they know about FSA plans from other...

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