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Five Military Tax Tips to Help You Keep More of Your Money

June 13, 2017 May 17, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

If you are in the military, we thank you for everything that you do. And Uncle Sam appreciates your service as well – the government recognizes your sacrifice and rewards you with a big basket of tax breaks. Here are five of them:

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Freshly Graduated? 5 Tax and Financial Tips You Need to Know Before Entering the Real World

June 9, 2017 July 12, 2019 / Jim Wang

The article below is accurate for your 2017 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2018 deadline. Tax information below will change next year for your 2018, but won’t impact you this year. Learn more about...

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Real Talk Series: I’m Planning on Retiring This Year. What Should I do to Prepare for Next Tax Season?

May 19, 2017 July 24, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Congratulations on your decision to retire this year! I’m sure you have worked hard and deserve to enjoy this new chapter in your life. I’m so glad you asked this question, because whether you decide to travel, relax, or consult on...

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Top Four Lessons Learned for First Time Tax Filers

May 8, 2017 June 11, 2019 / Jim Wang

If you’re a new filer, congratulations on surviving your first tax year! You may have been nervous, but you probably found out it was easy to file…especially if you used TurboTax. Younger filers typically don’t own a home, didn’t sell a bunch...

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6 Financial Questions to Ask Before Getting Married

May 3, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Even before I started writing about marriage and money, I knew that finances can have a huge impact on couples. Shortly after we got engaged, my now-husband and I decided we would have the money talk. Yep, the big one....

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How to Stay Frugal this Music Festival Season

May 1, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Coachella unofficially launched the musical festival season. While most people are fans of the bands and performers, many complain about the rising costs of events. Money magazine noted that tickets for Coachella ranged from $400-$900. If you’re out of town,...

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Financial Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Roommate

April 25, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Splitting bills with a roommate can be a pretty sweet deal. I’ve known people who attended graduate school without going into debt or steamrolled through their student loan payments because they shared their place. Unfortunately, finding the right roommate can be tricky....

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5 More Ways to Boost Your Next Year’s Tax Refund Now

April 22, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

I recently talked about five ways to get a bigger tax refund next year so it lasts into summer. Well, I told you I would have more to help you keep more money in your pocket. Here are five more tips on how to do just that.

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Happy Earth Day! 5 Savings Tips to Enjoy the Outdoors

April 22, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Today marks Earth Day, a time to branch out of your indoor routine and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer. Along with the tradition of planting trees, there are many ways you can celebrate the outdoors on a dime!...

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Mañana es la fecha límite del impuesto: ¡7 cosas que usted necesita saber para archivar a tiempo!

April 17, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

This post can be found in English here. ¡La fecha límite para declarar sus impuestos se aproxima! Si todavía no ha completado sus impuestos, no está solo. La mayoría de las personas a quien se les debe un reembolso, declaran...

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