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What Coronavirus Relief Means for College Students and Grads

May 1, 2020 May 13, 2020 / Jim Wang
What Coronavirus Relief Means for College Students and GradsCoronavirus has significantly changed the way we currently live our lives. My wife is a professor at the University of Maryland and she’s seen first hand the impact it’s had on the university. Many of the classes are now online...

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Am I Required to File My Taxes to Get a Stimulus Check?

April 14, 2020 July 27, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa
Am I Required to File My Taxes to Get a Stimulus Check?Under the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), stimulus checks are set to be issued to individuals to provide financial relief.   According to the IRS, approximately 80% of Americans will be eligible to receive full or...

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How Does Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief and the Tax Deadline Extension Affect My Tax Payments?

April 13, 2020 May 28, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
How Does Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief and the Tax Deadline Extension Affect My Tax Payments?In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Treasury and IRS have announced that the federal tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020 – including an extension to pay. The Treasury and IRS also recently announced that taxpayers can...

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How to Estimate Your Stimulus Payment [Infographic]

April 10, 2020 May 13, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Hearing about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and other COVID-19 relief efforts and wondering how much money you’ll receive from a stimulus payment? We’ve pulled together a simple infographic that can help you quickly estimate the...

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Your Top Tax Questions About Coronavirus (COVID-19), Answered

April 10, 2020 May 28, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Your Top Tax Questions About Coronavirus (COVID-19), AnsweredIn response to coronavirus, the Treasury and IRS have announced several changes to the tax filing season, including an extension of the federal tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers getting a refund are encouraged to file their taxes...

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April 9, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Stimulus Check Phishing Scams: TurboTax Tips to Prevent Identity TheftWith each refund season often comes phishing season. This year, with 80% of Americans expected to receive stimulus checks as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act — a $2 trillion stimulus package that provides...

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April 4, 2020 May 13, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
TurboTax To Help Millions of Americans Get Their Stimulus Payments with Launch of Free Stimulus Registration ProductAn important question on Americans’ minds right now is “how can I ensure I’ll receive my stimulus check?” That’s why today, TurboTax launched a free, Stimulus Registration product designed to help millions of Americans who are not required to file...

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TurboTax Launches Stimulus Check Calculator

April 2, 2020 May 13, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
TurboTax Launches Stimulus Check CalculatorAs part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act — a $2 trillion stimulus package that provides financial relief to individuals, families, and businesses — an advanced tax rebate, or stimulus check, will be provided to...

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Is the Tax Deadline Delayed? What to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Taxes

March 27, 2020 August 7, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Is the Tax Deadline Delayed? What to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your TaxesFederal Tax Updates (Last Update: 3/27/20) In response to coronavirus, the Treasury, IRS and federal government have announced several changes to the tax filing season and coronavirus relief and stimulus packages. Here is everything you need to know. The federal tax...

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What The Coronavirus Relief and New Tax Deadline Mean for Your IRA Contributions

March 25, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
What The Coronavirus Relief and New Tax Deadline Mean for Your IRA ContributionsIn response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Treasury and the IRS recently announced changes to the tax deadline.   The federal tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers getting a refund are encouraged to file their taxes now...

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