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4 Myths About IRS Audits

June 9, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Philip Taylor

There’s plenty of misinformation circling around out there about IRS audits. It’s time to clear the air and get the facts. Research and hard facts tell us everything we need to know – less than about 1% of the tax-paying...

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Tax Tips for Same-Sex Couples

June 1, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

In honor of June being National LGBT Pride Month, we’re breaking down filing tips for same-sex couples. In 2013, the IRS began recognizing marriages between same-sex spouses if they were valid under state law where the marriage took place. Since...

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How I Spent Less and Increased My Refund This Tax Season

May 9, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Confession time. Ever since I started filing my taxes in college, I’ve used an accountant. And not just any old account, but my family’s trusted accountant who always gave us a “great deal” – or so I thought! This year,...

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The TurboTax Finance Trend Report

May 1, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With tax season coming to an end last week, we wanted to share an update of the current trends in the finance industry, and some helpful tips and tricks to help navigate the changing landscape. Between the new tax reform...

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5 Things You Need to Know About Filing a Tax Extension

April 18, 2018 April 5, 2019 / Philip Taylor

Many people believe that a tax extension is somewhat of a cure-all. Don’t have the money to pay taxes? File an extension. Still trying to get everything in order? File an extension. Despite what it may sound like, the tax...

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This is the Tool Kit Every Tax Filer Needs

April 13, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Countdown to Tax Day has really picked up this week and you have until next Tuesday to get yours in! We typically file early, but we had to push back getting ours done this year. Thankfully, we submitted ours in...

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Travel to South Africa With Your Tax Refund!

April 13, 2018 / South Africa Tourism

Although not all Americans enjoy preparing for tax season, there is one big perk to look forward to: your tax refund! According to the IRS, last tax season about 75% of taxpayers received a direct deposit tax refund over $3,000,...

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Too Late To Make a Tax Appointment? We Have Other Places You Can File

April 4, 2018 April 4, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

The April 17th tax deadline is right around the corner. And it’s not too late for all you procrastinators to file your tax returns on time this year. You probably don’t feel like waiting in line at the tax store...

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Tres grandes razones para presentar su declaración de impuestos antes de la fecha límite

April 2, 2018 April 3, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

El plazo para la presentación de impuestos al IRS para la temporada de impuestos 2017 es hasta el 17 de abril del 2018. Y aunque a muchas personas esto no les gusta, tal vez deberían tomar conciencia y presentar sus...

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8 Consejos de Último Minuto que te Ayudarán a Declarar sus Impuestos Antes de la Fecha Límite

March 23, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Solo queda un poco más de un mes para que la temporada de impuestos finalice, pero no te preocupes, si aún no los has presentado ¡todavía queda tiempo! Para darte un empujoncito, TurboTax quiere compartir contigo 8 consejos de último...

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