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Tips for Paying Off Summer Credit Card Debt

July 31, 2017 / Elle Martinez

We’re halfway through the year! How have you been doing with your finances? If you’re behind on some of your goals, that’s okay. There’s plenty of time to get back into the swing of things! One goal many people have...

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Can My Boat or RV be Claimed as a Primary Residence on My Taxes?

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 / Jim Wang

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Recently, there have been a plethora of stories about folks looking for a simpler life. For some, that simpler life is a tiny house where the upkeep and costs are low, and you strip your residence down to the bare...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Summer Cleaning Donations

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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With summer upon us, it might be a good time to go through your closets and clear out a little room while you have some more free time. Making donations of property is not as tricky as your may think....

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Tax Tips for Independent Retailers

July 26, 2017July 26, 2017 / Jim Wang

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If you’re an independent retailer, you may not be fully aware of all of the business tax deductions that are available to you. Some are obvious, like supplies and marketing costs, but there are many others that are easy to...

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Income and Investments

What Is Supplemental Income and How Is It Taxed?

July 24, 2017July 24, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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Are you in line for a bonus at work? Lucky you! But don’t count on the entire bonus amount appearing in your paycheck. We all know that federal taxes will be taken out for part of your bonus, and your...

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Tax Planning

Studying Abroad This Fall? Make Sure You Know These Tax Implications

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

If you are planning to study abroad this fall, you have a year of wonderful experiences and adventures ahead of you, and hopefully a little studying in as well. Many students also will be earning a stipend or have employment...

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Self-Employed

Tips for Customer Relations in the Gig-Economy

July 20, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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These days, it’s not uncommon to have a side gig. In fact, by 2020, part-time, independent and freelance contractors will constitute about 40 percent of the U.S. workforce. Like any business, customers are a key part of making your business...

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Income and Investments

5 Ways to Navigate Amusement Parks Without Breaking the Bank

July 16, 2017July 16, 2017 / Elle Martinez

When we lived in Virginia, one of our favorite spots for a quick getaway was Busch Gardens. We’re not alone: 4.1 million people visited the park in 2016. In fact, U.S. amusement parks see 375 million visits each year. Like many other...

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Income and Investments

7 Ways to Save When Your Family Goes to the State Fair

July 10, 2017July 10, 2017 / Elle Martinez

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With summer in full bloom, many states are ramping up their annual fairs. These family friendly events can be a wonderful way to enjoy the local culture, try out new rides, and of course, eat a ton of food. Before...

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Tax Planning

How the Sales Tax Holiday Can Boost Your Back-to-School Savings

July 9, 2017July 13, 2017 / Elle Martinez

Back-to-school season is just around the corner! Depending on where you live, your state may be offering huge savings with a sales tax holiday shopping weekend on specific purchases. With state sales tax ranging 4 – 10%, that means more money...

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Self-Employed Tax Tips & Summer Jobs

Tips for Paying Off Summer Credit Card Debt

Can My Boat or RV be Claimed as a Primary Residence on My Taxes?

Summer Cleaning Donations

Tax Tips for Independent Retailers

What Is Supplemental Income and How Is It Taxed?

Studying Abroad This Fall? Make Sure You Know These Tax Implications

Tips for Customer Relations in the Gig-Economy

5 Ways to Navigate Amusement Parks Without Breaking the Bank

7 Ways to Save When Your Family Goes to the State Fair

How the Sales Tax Holiday Can Boost Your Back-to-School Savings

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