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Three Big Reasons to Not Wait for the Tax Deadline

March 29, 2019 July 8, 2019 / Jim Wang

The IRS tax filing deadline for the 2018 tax season is April 15, 2019. Don’t dread it, embrace it and file as soon as possible! To help motivate you, we’re sharing a few reasons why you should file your taxes...

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Tax News

E-File is Now Open: Why You Should File your Taxes Early

January 28, 2019 March 30, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Today, January 28, the IRS officially kicked off the opening of the 2019 tax season and is now accepting e-filed tax returns. As we all know, some taxpayers wait until last minute to file their taxes, but if you stop...

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Tax Refunds

6 Reasons it Pays to File Your Taxes Early

January 22, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

As the saying goes, “the early bird gets the worm.” Or is it the tax refund? Well, whether you file early or you are a tax procrastinator, you still may get a tax refund, but here are six reasons it...

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Tax Planning

First Time Filers: How to Leave the Procrastination Station

February 26, 2018 July 11, 2019 / Jim Wang

Are you delaying filing your income tax return? Are you maybe hoping it’ll just go away? You may be waiting to start your taxes like some taxpayers. Sadly, it won’t, but the sooner you finish your taxes, the sooner you can...

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Tax Tips

How to Master “Adulting” No Matter Your Age

February 22, 2018 December 20, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Whether you are on your own for the first time or 45 still feeling 25, “adulting” is a never-ending process. Adulting encompasses all those tasks that come with being a responsible grown-up, even though you may still feel like a...

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Tax Refunds

6 Razones Por Las Que Deberías Pagar Tus Impuestos Anticipadamente

February 6, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Como dice el refrán, “el que madruga, Dios lo ayuda”. ¿Funcionará con el reembolso de impuestos? Ya sea que declares con anticipación o te guste procrastinar con tus impuestos, aun así podrías obtener un reembolso, compartimos seis razones por las...

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Tax Planning

3 Things You Can Do in Under an Hour to Save at Tax Time

December 23, 2017 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

The holidays are almost here, and I know you are busy baking cookies (and eating them!), decorating and shopping for just the right gifts for your friends and family. If you want to do something nice for yourself, take a...

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Tax Planning

Mail Call: Common Tax Forms to Expect in the Mail

December 8, 2017 January 8, 2018 / Jim Wang

A new year, a new tax return! It’s time to get started on your taxes. If you haven’t received all your tax forms, don’t worry. The IRS gives companies a deadline, so you should be receiving your tax forms soon...

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Tax Planning

Top Four Lessons Learned for First Time Tax Filers

May 8, 2017 June 11, 2019 / Jim Wang

If you’re a new filer, congratulations on surviving your first tax year! You may have been nervous, but you probably found out it was easy to file…especially if you used TurboTax. Younger filers typically don’t own a home, didn’t sell a bunch...

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Tax Planning

It’s Leap Day! Get Your Taxes Done on Your Extra Day

February 29, 2016 July 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Does it seem like 2016 is flashing by quickly? If you’re like me, you’ve been so swamped with things to do at work and home that you haven’t had time yet to submit your tax return. We’re unpacking from our...

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