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IRS Announces E-File Open Day! Be the First In Line for Your Tax Refund

January 10, 2022 / TurboTaxLisa

Mark your calendars! The IRS confirmed today that they will begin processing tax returns on Friday, February 12, 2021. You can get started now and be first in line for your tax refund! TurboTax is already accepting tax returns and will securely hold them for transmission to the IRS and States once they begin accepting e-file.

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TurboTax is Open and Accepting Tax Returns Now!

January 6, 2022 / TurboTaxLisa

It’s that time of the year again – tax time! There is no denying that feeling when you see the size of your tax refund (which was about $2,766 on average last year). To help you get ready for the...

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File Your Simple Tax Return for $0 Any Way – Even When Handing it off to a TurboTax Live Tax Expert!

January 5, 2022 (Last Modified: January 10, 2022) / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Isn’t it great to have options? We certainly think so! Having options means having control over what fits your needs. And when it comes to filing your taxes, choosing the best option for your unique tax situation can give you...

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Self-Employed

Self-Employed? Quarterly Tax Date Deadlines for Estimated Taxes

January 4, 2022 / TurboTaxLisa

If you’ve taken the plunge into self-employment, congrats on being your own boss! Whether you’re working as a contractor or making money in the fast-growing sharing economy, don’t forget you may need to pay quarterly estimated taxes. The next quarterly...

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Tax News

IRS Provides Tax Relief for Tornado Victims in Parts of Illinois, Tennessee, and Kentucky

December 20, 2021 (Last Modified: January 10, 2022) / TurboTaxKat

Victims of this month’s tornadoes that took place in parts of Illinois, Tennessee, and Kentucky starting December 10 have left many in a state of disaster. If you were impacted by the recent storms, tornadoes, and flooding we want you...

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Self-Employed

End of Year Retirement Tips

December 20, 2021 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Contributing to your retirement account is one of the best ways to reduce your taxable income and increase your potential tax refund. While some retirement accounts have year-end deadlines for contributions and required distributions, others give you extra time to...

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Tax Planning

5 End of the Year Tax Tips for Newly Married Couples

December 17, 2021 (Last Modified: January 10, 2022) / Jim Wang

With reality comes taxes and the challenges that a newly married couple must face. Once the honeymoon is over, it’s time to start getting serious about your finances as a couple. And that includes getting your tax situation in order. Remember that your marital status is determined by your status on December 31. As the year draws to a close, and as you consider your new married filing jointly status, here are five tips to keep in mind.

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401K, IRA, Stocks

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

December 16, 2021 / 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...

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Tax Planning

TurboTax Offers Refund Advance to Taxpayers

December 14, 2021 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Last tax season more than 75% percent of taxpayers received a tax refund, and the average federal tax refund was about $2,766. For many, their refund could be the biggest lump sum of money they receive all year, and with...

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Health Care

How to Get Health Insurance as an Independent Contractor

December 14, 2021 (Last Modified: December 20, 2021) / TurboTaxBlogTeam

This post was created in partnership with Stride, the leader in helping freelancers and independent workers find and enroll in affordable health insurance. If you’re an independent contractor, you’re used to doing it yourself: filing your own taxes, building your...

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IRS Announces E-File Open Day! Be the First In Line for Your Tax Refund

TurboTax is Open and Accepting Tax Returns Now!

File Your Simple Tax Return for $0 Any Way – Even When Handing it off to a TurboTax Live Tax Expert!

Self-Employed? Quarterly Tax Date Deadlines for Estimated Taxes

IRS Provides Tax Relief for Tornado Victims in Parts of Illinois, Tennessee, and Kentucky

End of Year Retirement Tips

5 End of the Year Tax Tips for Newly Married Couples

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

TurboTax Offers Refund Advance to Taxpayers

How to Get Health Insurance as an Independent Contractor

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