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Happy Posada! 9 Ways to Host While on a Holiday Budget

December 15, 2019 December 16, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

December is here and the holiday season is upon us! Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Mawlid, now is the time to enjoy traditions and festivities with family and friends. You may have loved ones coming to town for one...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Give the Gift of Charitable Donations on Giving Tuesday

December 3, 2019 / Elle Martinez

According to the National Retail Federation, close to 190 million people shopped from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday this year, an increase of 14% over last year. For many, it was to pick up gifts for either themselves or their loved...

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Income and Investments

5 Ways to Save This Cinco De Mayo

May 4, 2019 July 10, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Getting together this weekend to celebrate Cinco De Mayo? While you may be tempted to go out and spend money on the festivities, you can make this weekend a financially smart one by getting everyone together at your place. Whether...

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Income and Investments

How to Protect Your Credit During the Holiday Season

December 19, 2018 July 24, 2019 / Elle Martinez

What are your plans this holiday season? Doing any last-minute shopping or heading out of town? Last year, it was estimated that about 100 million Americans traveled during the holiday season! And while it’s wonderful to visit friends and family, it’s...

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Tax Planning

Top 10 Reasons Why Taxes Aren’t Scary

October 31, 2018 July 8, 2019 / Elle Martinez

How do you feel about taxes? If you’re like some, they can seem intimidating! I know I felt that way years ago when I was first starting out as a freelancer, but it turns out with all of the tools,...

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Self-Employed

Get Ahead of Holiday Spending with These Seasonal Side-Gigs

October 29, 2018 July 11, 2019 / Elle Martinez

With the holidays approaching, some people are beginning to stress out. Buying gifts can be a joy, but it can also be a huge hit to the wallet. According to one study, the average American spent over $900 on gifts!...

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Announcements

Celebrating Our Intuit and TurboTax Employees During Hispanic Heritage Month

October 1, 2018 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

This post can be found en Español here. We continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Intuit TurboTax! This week we spoke with three team members about the role and impact of family in their lives. Many Latinos define their identity...

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Income and Investments

How to Plan Your Holiday Party On a Budget

December 8, 2017 / Elle Martinez

With so many family and friends gathering together for the holidays, it’s a season of parties and get-togethers. If you’re throwing a soirée yourself, you may be stressing out with all of the plans. Who should I invite? What food should...

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Income and Investments

Change Up Your Fall Festivities with these Fun and Frugal Activities

November 22, 2017 / Elle Martinez

As this year wraps up, many people are getting ready to travel or have family over. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays or just looking to connect with your loved ones, spending time together is a priority. Typically, it’s all about...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Save with a New Tax Relief Donation Law and Holiday Giving

November 13, 2017 July 23, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

As the holiday season quickly approaches, the giving season is also upon us, as many of us feel encouraged to donate during the last few months of the year. This year, in the wake of the recent devastation caused by...

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The IRS filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020, for all taxpayers. See more tax updates related to COVID-19 here.

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