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TurboTax Launches Stimulus Check Calculator

April 2, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act — a $2 trillion stimulus package that provides financial relief to individuals, families, and businesses — an advanced tax rebate, or stimulus check, will be provided to...

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Is the Tax Deadline Delayed? What to Know About Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Your Taxes

March 27, 2020 April 2, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Federal Tax Updates (Last Update: 3/27/20) In response to coronavirus, the Treasury, IRS and federal government have announced several changes to the tax filing season and coronavirus relief and stimulus packages. Here is everything you need to know. The federal tax...

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What the Coronavirus Stimulus Package Means for You

March 27, 2020 April 2, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Today, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) — a $2 trillion stimulus package to provide financial relief to individuals, families and businesses — was signed into law. The 2020 coronavirus stimulus package will deliver relief through a...

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Your Top Tax Questions About Coronavirus (COVID-19), Answered

March 26, 2020 April 2, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

In response to coronavirus, the Treasury and IRS have announced several changes to the tax filing season, including an extension of the federal tax filing deadline to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers getting a refund are encouraged to file their taxes...

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Self-Employed

What the Coronavirus Relief Means for Self-Employed Taxpayers

March 25, 2020 March 31, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

The Treasury and IRS recently announced 2019 tax changes for individuals, self-employed and businesses in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). The federal tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers getting a refund are encouraged to file their...

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What The Coronavirus Relief and New Tax Deadline Mean for Your IRA Contributions

March 25, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Treasury and the IRS recently announced changes to the tax deadline. The federal tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers getting a refund are encouraged to file their taxes now...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

7 Crazy Things People Have Deducted

March 11, 2020 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

When it comes to U.S. taxpayers, there’s no end to the ingenuity applied when it comes to weird tax deductions and the crazy reasons given to justify them. Though some of them may seem like a reach, sometimes the IRS...

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Tax Refunds

What To Expect When You’re Expecting…a Tax Refund

February 28, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Filed taxes and ready for your tax refund? You’re not alone! About 72% of taxpayers received a federal direct deposit tax refund close to $3,000 last year. TurboTax is now accepting tax returns, which means you’re one step closer to...

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Announcements

IRS VITA Event Dates Announced to Help Communities with Their Tax Filing for Free

February 6, 2020 February 7, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Intuit TurboTax is a proud sponsor of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This program offers free tax help to people who generally make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing...

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

January 27, 2020 March 24, 2020 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Today, January 27, the IRS officially kicked off the opening of the 2020 tax season and is now accepting e-filed tax returns. As we all know, some taxpayers wait until the last minute to file their taxes, but if you...

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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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