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5 Reasons It’s Great to Be Single at Tax Time

February 13, 2019 February 14, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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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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Snowed In? Here’s Your Adulting To-Do List

February 7, 2019 February 8, 2019 / Elle Martinez

How’s this winter going for you? While we managed to only be grazed by the polar vortex last week here in North Carolina, somehow, someway, snow still found its way to us. And whenever it snows (even if it’s only...

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W-2 Arrival: All You Need to Know about Tax Forms

January 29, 2019 January 30, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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This post can be found en Español here. If you were employed during 2018, you should receive your Form W-2 (officially known as the Wage and Tax Statement) from your employer soon since employers were required to send them out by...

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New Year, New Tax Implications

January 7, 2019 January 9, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Happy New Year! It’s a brand new year and the majority of the new tax provisions that were signed into law in December 2017 take effect for the tax year 2018 (the taxes you are filing now). This year, you may...

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10 Easy End of Year Tax Tips to Increase Your Tax Refund

December 21, 2018 January 10, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

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The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. It’s hard to believe that we...

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Holiday Bonus Season: How Your Holiday Bonus is Taxed

December 11, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. December is a time for giving...

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Save the (Tax) Dates!

December 4, 2018 January 14, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With 2019 right around the corner, it means two things: it’s time to buy a new calendar, and tax season is almost here! Once you have that new planner (or your phone calendar) handy, check out these important tax dates...

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I’m Projected to Owe Taxes Next Year – What Should I Do Now?

November 16, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Elle Martinez

As 2018 wraps up, many are starting to think about their plans for next year and how to prepare for the new tax season. Given the passing of tax reform last year, you may be wondering how your taxes are...

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Top 10 Reasons Why Taxes Aren’t Scary

October 31, 2018 January 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

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How do you feel about taxes? If you’re like some, they can seem intimidating! I know I felt that way years ago when I was first starting out as a freelancer, but it turns out with all of the tools,...

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10 Consejos de Fin-De-Año Para Aumentar Tu Reembolso de Impuestos

October 30, 2018 November 6, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

El artículo a continuación está actualizado según las más recientes leyes sobre impuestos. Es preciso para los impuestos de 2018, que presentarás antes de que finalice el plazo en abril de 2019. Obtén más información acerca de la reforma fiscal aquí....

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