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Who Should Opt Out of the Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments?

July 19, 2021 / TurboTaxKat
Who Should Opt Out of the Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments?The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a tax credit available to parents with qualifying children that can either increase your tax refund or lower a tax bill. For the 2021 tax year, the total Child Tax Credit amount has increased,...

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Taxes Done? Find Out Which Tax Records You Should Keep

May 19, 2021 (Last Modified: June 11, 2021) / Philip Taylor
Taxes Done? Find Out Which Tax Records You Should KeepThe tax deadline has come and gone, but before you throw all of your tax documents up in the air to celebrate the occasion, we need to discuss just how long you should keep that info in a safe and...

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Your Top Tax Questions About Working Remotely, Answered

May 13, 2021 (Last Modified: May 16, 2021) / TurboTaxLisa
Your Top Tax Questions About Working Remotely, AnsweredNo matter your career, coronavirus has changed all of our working routines in one way or another. Whether it means wearing a mask to work every day or staying home and working from your kitchen table, work life definitely feels...

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Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To Do

May 12, 2021 (Last Modified: May 18, 2021) / Jim Wang
Unable to Pay Your Tax Bill? Here’s What To DoAnother bill, oh no! It doesn’t feel great to file your tax return and find out you owe money. It’s like heading out the door and discovering your car won’t start!  But don’t worry, you actually have several options if...

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Your Guide to Filing Taxes as the Head of Household

May 7, 2021 / Jim Wang
Your Guide to Filing Taxes as the Head of HouseholdIf you’ve ever prepared your taxes, you may have been intrigued by this term – Head of Household. Head of Household isn’t just a fancy title, it’s a specific term that has tax implications, and knowing how to file your...

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I Was Temporarily Furloughed and Then Came Back to Work, What Does That Mean for My Taxes?

April 8, 2021 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®
I Was Temporarily Furloughed and Then Came Back to Work, What Does That Mean for My Taxes?When COVID-19 struck, millions of people unfortunately lost their jobs. Some were laid off, and others were furloughed. Many are still facing unemployment, lay offs, or furloughs. You may be wondering, what’s the difference between being laid off or furloughed?...

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TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax Questions

April 6, 2021 (Last Modified: May 15, 2021) / TurboTaxBlogTeam
TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax QuestionsAlthough the federal tax deadline was recently extended from April 15 to May 17, 2021, taxpayers are encouraged to file their taxes now to get their refund ASAP. Most people receive a tax refund each year and last year the...

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Is PPE like Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer Tax Deductible as a Medical Expense?

March 26, 2021 (Last Modified: March 31, 2021) / TurboTaxKat
Is PPE like Face Masks and Hand Sanitizer Tax Deductible as a Medical Expense?Even the best health insurance plans don’t cover everything. To ease the pain of paying high bills, there is an opportunity for you to claim your medical expenses as a deduction on your tax return. You’re eligible as long as...

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Top Fun #TaxFacts You Need to Know

February 20, 2021 (Last Modified: February 25, 2021) / TurboTaxKat
Top Fun #TaxFacts You Need to KnowThe words taxes and fun rarely go together in the same sentence, but here are a few fun state tax facts and federal scenarios…we promise they’re fun! Within your own state there are plenty of interesting tax rules that you...

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All The Single Ladies…Put Your Tax Deductions Up!

February 11, 2021 (Last Modified: April 23, 2021) / Elle Martinez
All The Single Ladies…Put Your Tax Deductions Up!February is here! And besides celebrating that we only have one month of winter left, there are a couple of other things we can celebrate – including taxes. Yeah, you read that right – tax season is upon us as...

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