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Did You Miss the Tax Deadline? 3 Steps You Can Take Next

April 16, 2019 July 23, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

The tax deadline has come and gone unless of course, you filed a tax extension. If you missed the tax deadline and didn’t file your taxes or an extension, here are a few steps you can take to get your...

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3 Days Left to File! TurboTax Experts Share Their Favorite Tax Tips

April 12, 2019 July 23, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Time flies when you’re having fun, right? Well, that’s how we feel about tax season! The April 15th tax deadline is quickly approaching, and even if taxes aren’t your definition of fun, check out some favorite tax tips straight from...

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TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax Questions

April 11, 2019 July 23, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

The tax deadline is almost here, and with the tax deadline comes a wide range of tax questions from filers. These questions range from those asked routinely “can I claim my boyfriend/girlfriend as a dependent?” to those specific to disaster...

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How Bonuses are Taxed Calculator

April 10, 2019 July 12, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

If you received a bonus or are expecting one this year you may want to understand how taxes are withheld from your bonus when you receive it. Check out our bonus calculator that answers one of our most frequently asked questions and find out how your bonus will be taxed.

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The Tax Deadline is Approaching. TurboTax Shares 8 Things You Need to Know to File on Time!

April 10, 2019 July 18, 2019 / TurboTaxKasey

Many individuals will be working to gather paperwork over the next few days to complete taxes. The April 15th tax deadline seems to sneak up quickly every year. As we near the finish line of tax season, here are a...

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7 Things That Take Longer Than Filing Your Taxes

April 3, 2019 July 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

As Tax Day quickly approaches, I’ve been noticing people asking around if others have filed their taxes. I’d rather knock it out early, but I know it can feel hard to finish (or even start) your taxes before the deadline....

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Three Big Reasons to Not Wait for the Tax Deadline

March 29, 2019 July 8, 2019 / Jim Wang

The IRS tax filing deadline for the 2018 tax season is April 15, 2019. Don’t dread it, embrace it and file as soon as possible! To help motivate you, we’re sharing a few reasons why you should file your taxes...

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Why You Should File your Taxes Regardless of your Immigration Status

March 14, 2019 / 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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5 Reasons It’s Great to Be Single at Tax Time

February 13, 2019 July 23, 2019 / 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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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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