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How TurboTax Helps Protect You

April 11, 2019 April 12, 2019 / TurboTaxNews

Keeping your personal information safe is a top priority at TurboTax. That’s why we have enhanced security measures across all TurboTax products that strengthen account authentication to make sure it’s really you signing into your account. Regardless of whether you’re...

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Tax Planning

TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax Questions

April 11, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

The tax deadline is almost here, and with the tax deadline comes a wide range of tax questions from filers. These questions range from those asked routinely “can I claim my boyfriend/girlfriend as a dependent?” to those specific to disaster...

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401K, IRA, Stocks

What Does an IPO Mean for Employee Taxes?

March 29, 2019 April 1, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

As you’ve probably seen, there’s a wave of tech companies with hotly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) announcements expected this year which could have the effect of creating thousands of millionaires overnight and countless more who’ll see their financial situation...

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Tax Planning

Save the (Tax) Dates!

December 4, 2018 January 14, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With 2019 right around the corner, it means two things: it’s time to buy a new calendar, and tax season is almost here! Once you have that new planner (or your phone calendar) handy, check out these important tax dates...

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Tax Reform

Tax Reform 101: 5 Things To Do Now

September 24, 2018 January 4, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Even if you didn’t owe money this past tax season, it’s more important than ever to get ready for the upcoming tax season now. With so many changes under the new tax reform law, we wanted to break down five...

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Tax Reform

W-4 Withholding and Tax Reform

August 10, 2018 January 4, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

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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Self-Employed

I Completed 30 Rideshares This Year. Am I Considered Self-Employed?

February 23, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Jim Wang

Driving for a rideshare company can be a great way to earn some side income, and for many, this was their first year making income in the industry. For those who took on this new side (or full time!) gig...

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Tax Planning

5 End of the Year Tax Tips for Newly Married Couples

December 14, 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. As a personal finance writer, we’re...

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Tax News

IRS Provides Guidance on the Taxation of Bitcoins and Virtual Currency

December 4, 2017 / TurboTaxLisa

Recently, there has been a sharp rise in digital currency trading and if you are new to trading virtual digital currency you may be wondering what this means for your tax situation. Bitcoin and other virtual digital currency that can be...

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Tax Planning

Happy First Day of Autumn: How to Not “Fall” Behind on Your Tax Preparation

September 22, 2017 / Elle Martinez

When we started filing our taxes, it felt overwhelming. However each year we try to learn and adjust our system, especially since I’m self-employed. It’s not a cake walk, but we feel more prepared and confident getting our taxes done....

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