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Tax Benefits for Having Dependents

August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

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Kids can be overwhelming when they are cooped up in the house when spring or summer breaks come up, but they are also blessed tax-savers when you file your taxes. Even though the dependency exemption of $4,050 is eliminated under...

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Tax Planning

What is a Tax Bracket?

August 15, 2018September 25, 2018 / Jim Wang

Did you know not everyone or every dollar earned is taxed the exact same amount? This is because the United States tax system aims to be progressive. A progressive tax system tries to collect more tax from those who earn...

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Income and Investments

Take Note On How to Save! It’s National #FinancialAwarenessDay

August 14, 2018 / Elle Martinez

Have you ever wanted to not stress over your credit cards, car and student loans, or even your mortgage because they were all paid off? Can you imagine what it would be like to have the freedom in your schedule...

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Tax Reform

W-4 Withholding and Tax Reform

August 10, 2018August 10, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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On December 22, the President signed the tax reform bill into law that made sweeping changes to the tax law. Now that you have filed your 2017 taxes and the year is more than half way over, you may be...

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Education

4 Little Known Tips to Help You Pay School Tuition

August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 / Jim Wang

According to the College Board’s 2017 – 2018 Trends in College Pricing report, the average full-time student at a four-year nonprofit, private university will pay $34,740 a year in tuition and fees. Add in room and board and the price...

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Self-Employed

Are Business Networking Apps Tax Deductible?

August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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Building your own business comes with challenges and perks every step of the way, but along that path, you’re probably going to meet people who can lend a hand or share an important piece of advice. One of the most...

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Tax Planning

The Real World Financial Guide: Four Tips for Recent College Grads

August 7, 2018August 6, 2018 / Jim Wang

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As a recent college grad moving into the full-time career space, you’re probably more than a little overwhelmed by some of the financial realities entering your life. The long journey to financial success comes with many milestones along the way...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

What Medical Expenses are Tax Deductible?

August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 / Philip Taylor

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Even with good insurance and a low deductible, no one truly enjoys paying medical bills. One bright spot to big bills is the opportunity to claim your medical expenses as a tax deduction on your tax return, as long as...

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Income and Investments

Time to Cut Your Grocery Costs With These 5 Crucial Tips

July 30, 2018 / Elle Martinez

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Besides homes and cars, when I chat with families about their finances, I notice that their next biggest expense by far is food. And while grocery shopping is a necessity for most people, the problem for many of us is that our...

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Education

Is My Student Loan Tax Deductible?

July 28, 2018July 23, 2018 / asbbaines

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Student loans have become a tremendous burden for many young adults and parents today. With college costs skyrocketing and little hope to cover tuition without borrowing funds in some fashion, getting stuck with those student loan payments is almost certainly a...

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Tax Benefits for Having Dependents

What is a Tax Bracket?

Take Note On How to Save! It’s National #FinancialAwarenessDay

W-4 Withholding and Tax Reform

4 Little Known Tips to Help You Pay School Tuition

Are Business Networking Apps Tax Deductible?

The Real World Financial Guide: Four Tips for Recent College Grads

What Medical Expenses are Tax Deductible?

Time to Cut Your Grocery Costs With These 5 Crucial Tips

Is My Student Loan Tax Deductible?

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