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

March 16, 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 March 24, 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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5 Reasons It’s Great to Be Single at Tax Time

February 12, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Being single brings several big upsides, like having the freedom to spend your time and money on the things that are important to you (and you alone)! Though getting married is a well-known tax advantage, being single can also come...

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Do You Financially Support Your Family Living Abroad? See if You Qualify for any Deductions on Your Income Tax

February 10, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Family ties are so strong that our love thrives despite any distance between us. That’s why we’ll always be willing to help them out; it doesn’t matter where they are located. Sometimes we’ll mail them packages stuffed with gifts and...

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Why You Should File your Taxes Regardless of your Immigration Status

February 3, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Whether you recently moved to the United States months ago or many years ago, if you have earned any sort of income, cash or check, it must be reported to the IRS regardless of your immigration status. This is the...

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Are You Ready for Some Football? Save Money While Hosting Friends for the Super Bowl

January 29, 2020 January 30, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

As all you football fans are already well aware, the Super Bowl is right around the corner! Since most people prefer to watch the big game with their friends or family, a party is almost always in the game plan....

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The High Tea on Tax Implications Before and After #Sussexit

January 28, 2020 January 29, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With the announcement of Sussexit, you might find yourself wondering, among other things, if #Sussexit will mean a royal pain in the family’s taxes. What are the 2019 and 2020 tax implications of #Sussexit? What are the tax implications for...

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