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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

Extensive series with shoppers and growers in a plant or flower nursery. Multi-ethnic group includes Caucasians and Asian Americans.

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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Tax Tips

Buy or Lease Your New Business Vehicle?

July 6, 2017July 6, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Recently I had dinner with friends who run a business, and the conversation turned to buying new cars. The “buy versus lease” question was asked of me, the so called tax expert at the table. As always, I don’t answer...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Volunteering This Summer? Find Out if Your Work is Tax Deductible

July 5, 2017July 5, 2017 / Elle Martinez

group of volunteers with trees and rake in park

Besides donating money, one of the best ways you can support a worthy cause is to volunteer. Many organizations are limited by what they can do because they don’t have the support staff and leaders to help them grow. You can...

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Income and Investments

3 Easy DIY Tips for Your Fourth of July Barbeque

July 3, 2017July 3, 2017 / Elle Martinez

One of my favorite things about summer is how easy it is to get your friends and family together for an outdoor evening of grilling. Next weekend we’ll be having our friends over from out of town and we’re hoping to...

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Self-Employed Tax Tips & Summer Jobs

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

Buy or Lease Your New Business Vehicle?

Volunteering This Summer? Find Out if Your Work is Tax Deductible

3 Easy DIY Tips for Your Fourth of July Barbeque

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