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Save With These 8 End-of-Year Tax Tips

November 7, 2017 January 26, 2018 / Jim Wang

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2017 taxes, which you will file by the April 2018 deadline. Learn more about tax reform here. The key to tax planning near...

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Fall Energy Efficient Improvements to Save Money at Tax-Time

September 22, 2017 June 5, 2019 / asbbaines

Fall is here, and if you’re remembering your heating bills from last winter, you probably are already thinking about what you can do to cut that bill. Today, we look at tax breaks that help save you money while you make your home a bit more energy efficient.

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Taxes 101: The Gift Tax

June 28, 2017 September 8, 2017

“It’s my money and I’ll do with it what I want.” Nice thought, but not quite true. You needed to account for it when you earned it, and likely paid tax at that time, and you need to be aware of the rules for giving it away if that’s your intention.

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Can You Write off Solar Panels?

June 6, 2017 June 5, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Hot enough for you? As summer starts to heat up, most of us begin to think of ways to keep cool. And you might be wondering about ways to get tax credits and deductions for the cost of doing so....

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Weather the Storm with These Winter Tax Tips

December 21, 2016 June 5, 2019 / Jim Wang

With the winter weather comes colder temperatures and higher heating bills. While thinking about your utility bill won’t bring a smile to your face, you can take advantage of some generous tax credits offered by the IRS to soften the...

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The Saver’s Credit Explained: Tips and Info You Need to Know

April 11, 2016 June 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

If you haven’t submitted your taxes yet, there’s some good news – if you qualify, you may be able to boost your finances both now and later with the Saver’s Credit (also known as Retirement Savings Contributions Credit). The credit is...

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School’s Out for the Holidays! How Holiday Daycare Can Save You on Your Taxes

December 17, 2015 June 10, 2019 / Jim Wang

The holidays are usually a welcome time of year… unless you have children and need someone to watch them! If you have pre-school aged children, your regular care will be just fine. But if they’re between five and 12, where...

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Weight Gain this Eating Season? Lose it and Save [Infographic]

November 10, 2015 September 7, 2017 / TurboTaxAngie

The holidays are here and with it comes a season of eating … and gaining … that is unmatched any other time of the year. Worry not, come January 1 when you are ready to start anew, there are ways...

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Did You Owe This Tax Season? Seven Tips to Lessen the Burden Next Year

April 28, 2015 September 7, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

It’s oh-so-nice to get a tax refund in the spring – but if you were unlucky enough to owe taxes on April 15, lowering your tax burden for next year may be your goal. Here are seven tips on how...

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TurboTax AnswerXchange Question of the Month: What’s an EIC or EITC? Do I Qualify?

March 9, 2015 September 7, 2017 / TurboTaxLisa

We’re in the depths of tax season and we’ve been answering your questions that have come up on our AnswerXchange forum. We’ve seen questions surrounding the EIC or EITC pop up and we’re here to help. If you believe you...

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