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La llegada de la W-2: Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre los formularios de impuestos

February 8, 2017 July 23, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
La llegada de la W-2: Todo lo que necesitas saber sobre los formularios de impuestosSi estuviste empleado durante el 2016, muy pronto deberás recibir el formulario W-2 (oficialmente conocido como Comprobante de Salario e Impuestos) de tu empleador, ya que los empleadores deben enviarlas antes del 31 de enero de 2017. Si trabajaste de...

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Earnest Q&A: Should I Refinance My Student Loan?

February 6, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Earnest Q&A: Should I Refinance My Student Loan?“Should I refinance or stay the course with my student loans?” It’s a great question to ask yourself if you’re currently making monthly payments to pay off your education debt. The good news is that it’s easier than ever to...

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Tax Tips for New Filers

February 3, 2017 March 15, 2019 / Jim Wang
Tax Tips for New FilersFiling your income taxes for the very first time may feel intimidating, but you don’t need to worry! With a few tips and suggestions, you can get your tax return filed accurately and on-time, with a tax refund waiting in...

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Meet a TurboTax SmartLook™ Expert!

February 2, 2017 July 23, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Meet a TurboTax SmartLook™ Expert!This post can be found en Español here. You may have seen the commercials: a TurboTax expert helps a celebrity with a tax question from their phone. Is it too good to be true? Nope, it’s the real deal! TurboTax...

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6 Tips to Help You Plan for Next Tax Season Now

January 25, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
6 Tips to Help You Plan for Next Tax Season NowThe tax season is under way and if you have already filed your 2016 taxes ,congratulations! So wait, why should you still care about your 2017 taxes (the ones you will file in 2018)? Believe it or not, what you...

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5 Popular Tax Myths, Busted

January 24, 2017 July 22, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
5 Popular Tax Myths, Busted

With the tax deadline around the corner we thought it would be fun to look at crazy tax myths on April Fool’s Day. Ginita Wall shares 5 tax myths that you should be aware of.

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5 Razones Para Comenzar Sus Impuestos Temprano

January 23, 2017 July 23, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
5 Razones Para Comenzar Sus Impuestos TempranoHoy 23 de enero, el IRS da inicio a la temporada de impuestos 2017 y comienza a aceptar declaraciones de impuestos electrónicas. Sin embargo, todos sabemos que muchos contribuyentes esperan hasta el último  minuto para declarar sus impuestos. Pero si...

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How Cutting Your Monthly Subscriptions Can Help You Save

January 18, 2017 / Elle Martinez
How Cutting Your Monthly Subscriptions Can Help You SaveNo matter the time of year, it’s always smart to look at your budget to make sure it’s helping you reach your goals. If you’re looking for a painless way to save money every month, a good place to start is reviewing...

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January 2, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
How to Save While Getting FitMany of us make health a priority in our New Year’s resolutions, but all the super foods and exercise classes can take a toll on our bank accounts! However, there are ways you can save money and get fit at...

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