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Can I Claim My Parent as a Dependent? (X Steps to Claiming an Elderly Parent)

February 18, 2020 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / Philip Taylor
Can I Claim My Parent as a Dependent? (X Steps to Claiming an Elderly Parent)

For that time in a person’s life when he or she begins to take care of their parent, its important to know that the IRS allows those individuals to claim their parents as dependents on their tax return.

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Can I Claim My Girlfriend or Boyfriend as a Dependent?

February 11, 2020 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / Jim Wang
Can I Claim My Girlfriend or Boyfriend as a Dependent?Under tax reform, you can no longer claim the dependent exemption beginning with tax year 2018, which was $4,050 for tax year 2017, but you still need to know who qualifies as your dependent for other tax benefits like the...

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Do You Financially Support Your Family Living Abroad? See if You Qualify for any Deductions on Your Income Tax

February 10, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Do You Financially Support Your Family Living Abroad? See if You Qualify for any Deductions on Your Income TaxFamily ties are so strong that our love thrives despite any distance between us. That’s why we’ll always be willing to help them out; it doesn’t matter where they are located. Sometimes we’ll mail them packages stuffed with gifts and...

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12 Ways to Save on Taxes Through Life’s Transitions

February 8, 2020 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
12 Ways to Save on Taxes Through Life’s Transitions

Though it hasn’t gotten to the point the Beatles envisioned when they said that if you take a walk they’ll tax your feet, like it or not, taxes are a part of almost everything we do in life. There are, however, ways to save on your taxes through your life’s transitions. Here are 12 tax tips to help you through major life events.

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Can You Claim Your Dog On Your Taxes? (Pet Deductions 101)

February 4, 2020 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / TurboTaxBlogTeam
Can You Claim Your Dog On Your Taxes? (Pet Deductions 101)Some people consider pets to be a lot like children. They’re cute, loving, playful, attention-craving, and they can’t wait for you to get home. They also poop, pee, whine, ignore your commands and break stuff. (Hey, it’s not all lovey-dovey!)...

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Multigenerational Families: Top Family Tax Deductions and Credits You Should Not Miss

January 10, 2020 / Elle Martinez
Multigenerational Families: Top Family Tax Deductions and Credits You Should Not MissThis post can be found en Español here. For practical, cultural, and personal reasons, more families are living in multi-generational homes. According to an analysis of Census data, over 60 million Americans share a roof with their families. While having...

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Life Changing Events Explained (IRS Qualifying Life Events)

December 12, 2019 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
Life Changing Events Explained (IRS Qualifying Life Events)The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. People can experience life-changing transitions over the course of just one year. These changes may include having a baby, securing a new job, moving to a new...

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What Is a Dependent Tax Credit?

December 9, 2019 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
What Is a Dependent Tax Credit?

Kids can be overwhelming when they are cooped up in the house while on break, but they are also blessed tax-savers when you file your taxes. Here are some of the tax benefits for having children and other dependents.

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Who Can I Claim as a Tax Dependent?

November 13, 2019 (Last Modified: November 17, 2020) / TurboTaxLisa
Who Can I Claim as a Tax Dependent?Under tax reform, you can no longer claim the dependent exemption — which was $4,050 for tax year 2017 — but you still need to know who qualifies as your dependent for other tax benefits like the Child Tax Credit...

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Happy National Children’s Day! Here’s What Having a Child Means For Your Taxes

June 9, 2019 (Last Modified: July 24, 2019) / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
Happy National Children’s Day! Here’s What Having a Child Means For Your TaxesWhether your child is a newborn or a teenager almost ready to head off to college, children have an impact on your taxes. Here are some of the things you should know. Get That Number You probably were given a...

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