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The Tax Implications of Having a Nanny or Housekeeper

May 1, 2020 June 4, 2020 / Elle Martinez

For many couples, juggling time with the family along with work obligations means something has got to give. A solution that some families have found to be a wonderful arrangement is hiring a nanny or housekeeper. Having a capable professional...

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Is My State Tax Refund Taxable and Why?

March 12, 2020 March 13, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

For those who itemize their deductions, it’s one of the stranger parts of the tax code. First, you get to take a deduction of your state and local taxes, then all of a sudden the next year you get a...

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Can I Claim My Pet as a Dependent?

February 4, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Some people consider pets to be a lot like children. They’re cute, loving, playful, attention-craving, and they can’t wait for you to get home. They also poop, pee, whine, ignore your commands and break stuff. (Hey, it’s not all lovey-dovey!)...

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Ways to File your Taxes with TurboTax For Free

January 31, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

TurboTax knows that your tax return may be the biggest paycheck you receive all year. And what could be better than paying $0 to do your taxes? Over the last five years, approximately 55 million returns have been filed free...

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7 Tax Write-Offs for Your Wedding

December 12, 2019 May 28, 2020 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Weddings are expensive, so it is too bad that they aren’t tax deductible. But wait – though tax write-offs may not be top-of-mind when you are planning your wedding, with careful planning there are some ways you can garner a tax deduction or two.

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5 Ways to Celebrate The Holidays Without Blowing Your Budget

November 6, 2019 November 11, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Can you believe it? We only have one month left and then we’re wrapping up the year! My husband and I sat down to look over our plans. Besides having my mom come up for a few days, we’re also...

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5 Tips for Becoming Financially Literate

August 15, 2019 August 19, 2019 / Jim Wang

When someone starts discussing finances or bringing up personal questions around how you handle money, you may not want to share any details of your own. Don’t worry, though, this is completely normal and you are not alone. A recent...

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Tax Tips for Second-Home Owners

June 13, 2019 July 12, 2019 / Jim Wang

When you own a second home, some tax rules are similar to the ones relating to your first home. However, let’s discuss how to benefit from the tax rules once you start renting that second home. Every year we rent...

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3 Tax Tips for Millennials to Own Their Personal Finances

April 4, 2019 July 12, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

If you’re a millennial, you’ve likely just graduated from college, started your first job, or maybe you’re looking to rent or buy your own place for the very first time. We know that this can be a pivotal time in...

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10 Things You Need to Know About Divorce and Taxes

March 22, 2019 July 23, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Divorce may not be as inevitable as taxes, but it certainly brings complications to tax filing. Follow these ten tips, and the process should go smoothly in the future. Once your divorce questions are answered, TurboTax can handle your tax return.

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