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I’m Donating to Charity This Winter, Will I Still Get a Deduction?

November 28, 2018 January 9, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Giving Tuesday officially kicks off the season of giving. If you plan to donate to a charity before year-end, you may be wondering how the new tax law affects your tax deduction for charitable donations. Here’s the scoop! Charitable donations...

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TurboTax News

TurboTax Live Offers CPAs to Answer Your Tax Questions and File Your Taxes

November 28, 2018 January 10, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

As this year comes to an end, it’s time to prepare for new resolutions, big life events, and yes…even a new tax season! When you get ready to file you may be wondering about how your taxes are going to...

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Income and Investments

How to Tackle Holiday Debt Before It Begins

November 27, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

As the air turns crisp and the leaves change color, you realize that the holidays are right around the corner. If you’re planning to celebrate this year, here are some ways to have a great time this holiday season without...

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Self-Employed

Self Employed – Small Business Saturday and Giving Back

November 24, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Jim Wang

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. As we enter the season of...

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Income and Investments

Are Black Friday and Cyber Monday Deals Really Worth it?

November 23, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Jim Wang

With Thanksgiving approaching this week, you might be thinking about a strategy for your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping and ending up with a few questions. Are the deals really worth it? How can I make sure I’m getting the...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

10 Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions

November 21, 2018 January 8, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

April brings showers, flowers…and taxes! Although we are not near the tax deadline, now is a good time to start thinking about tax deductible expenses so you can start gathering receipts for expenses you paid so you can make an...

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401K, IRA, Stocks

I Started Investing This Year, What Do I Need to Know Come Tax Time?

November 19, 2018 January 9, 2019 / Jim Wang

When I first started investing in the stock market, I wasn’t quite sure what I was doing. I wasn’t sure if my purchases would lose value the moment I bought them or if they would grow into exponential figures. I was also...

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Tax Planning

I’m Projected to Owe Taxes Next Year – What Should I Do Now?

November 16, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Elle Martinez

As 2018 wraps up, many are starting to think about their plans for next year and how to prepare for the new tax season. Given the passing of tax reform last year, you may be wondering how your taxes are...

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TurboTax News

TurboTax Live Tax Experts Available For Free Tax Reform Consultations

November 13, 2018 January 10, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

*Updated 11/27 – TurboTax Live Free Consultation is no longer available, but you can still file with TurboTax Live at www.TurboTax.com. With tax season right around the corner, we know that you may be wondering about the best way to...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Observe Veterans Day with 7 Savings and Tax Deductions Available for Military Families

November 11, 2018 January 4, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Veterans Day is a day of celebration and remembrance for all of the Veterans who served our country and those military members still serving our country. In honor of our military members and their families, we would like to share...

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