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TurboTax Life Events Calculator Helps Estimate Tax Savings

July 1, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

Whether you got married, had a baby, or purchased a home last year, your life events can feel exciting, scary, emotional, and expensive all at once. Although life’s transitions may bring about some expenses, these life changes can also bring...

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8 Things You Need to Know to File by the Tax Deadline

June 25, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Many individuals will be working to gather paperwork over the next few days to complete their 2019 taxes. Although the tax deadline was extended until July 15th, the deadline always seems to sneak up quickly. We know you may have...

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TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax Questions

April 27, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Although the federal tax deadline was recently extended from April 15 to July 15, 2020, about 75% of taxpayers have already filed their federal taxes according to IRS statistics for the period ended April 17. As taxpayers continue to file...

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You Can Still File Your Taxes for Free!

April 20, 2020 April 21, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Updated 3/16 – TurboTax Absolute Zero is no longer available, but you can still file your federal and state return for free with TurboTax Free Edition. Get started today! If you have a simple return, you can take advantage of...

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2019 Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Deadline and Your Taxes: What You Need to Know

April 20, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Do you have questions about how Coronavirus Relief impacts your Health Savings Account? We have answers for you! With this year’s changes to tax deadlines due to the Coronavirus relief bill (CARES Act), you have time to consider how to...

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Got Tax Questions? Need Tax Advice Online? Just #TurboTaxLiveIt

March 16, 2020 June 8, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Every time we have questions, we always turn to search engines online for answers. But, how about for help filing your taxes online? There is a new way to do your taxes – while also receiving the advice you need,...

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What is Payroll Tax?

March 13, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

If you’re an employee you’re probably used to getting a regular paycheck every week or twice a month, but you most likely don’t pay attention to what’s being deducted from your income unless you see a change or fluctuation in...

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Do I Need a Social Security Number to File My Taxes?

March 9, 2020 / Elle Martinez

It’s amazing how fast this year is going and how we’re now in March! Next month is the big tax deadline – how are you doing? If you haven’t submitted (or started yet!), that’s okay, there’s still time to knock...

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Taxes Done? Find Out Which Tax Records You Should Keep

February 21, 2020 April 9, 2020 / Philip Taylor

The tax deadline will be here before you know it! Once you’ve finished filing and before you throw all of your tax documents up in the air to celebrate the occasion, we need to discuss just how long you should...

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Tips for Having a Budget-Friendly Valentine’s Day

February 13, 2020 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re on a budget – bummer! Good news, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to have a great Valentine’s Day that you’ll remember. You just need a little thought and creativity to make...

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