Itemized Deductions

Tax Planning

TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax Questions

April 6, 2021 (Last Modified: May 15, 2021) / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Although 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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Tax Deductions and Credits

What Medical Expenses are Tax Deductible?

March 31, 2021 / Philip Taylor

Even with good insurance and a low deductible, no one truly enjoys paying medical bills. One bright side to big bills is the opportunity to claim your medical expenses as a deduction on your tax return, as long as your...

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Income and Investments

Sports Betting Taxes Guide (How to Pay Taxes on Sports Betting)

February 27, 2020 (Last Modified: January 6, 2021) / Jim Wang

Every year, I join a fantasy football league with my friends and every year, I lose. So for me, unfortunately, my limited sports gambling has no impact on my taxes. But if you frequently place bets on sporting events, and...

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Self-Employed

Tax Tips for Coaches

July 9, 2019 (Last Modified: July 23, 2019) / Jim Wang

Almost every kid played some type of sport while growing up. From basketball games to dance practice, sports can be a big part of a kid’s childhood and for most of those kids, receive instruction every week from a coach....

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Home

What Parts of My House Payment are Tax Deductible?

July 6, 2019 (Last Modified: July 9, 2019) / Elle Martinez

Even though it took a few years of careful research and some thoughtful house hunting (so grateful for our real estate agent!), we’re really happy with the home we’re in now. Being homeowners of a slightly older house has definitely come...

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Home

What Your Summer Home Renovations Mean for Your Taxes

June 3, 2019 (Last Modified: January 2, 2020) / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

At last, the sun is shining, the birds are chirping and it’s time to kick back and enjoy the summer. But wait, do you cringe every time you look around your home and backyard? Are the turquoise and pink décor...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Tax Considerations for Cancer Patients

April 15, 2019 (Last Modified: August 24, 2020) / TurboTaxBlogTeam

After receiving a cancer diagnosis, a patient may wonder about the financial responsibility that will accompany it. Most insurance plans will cover some of the bills, but cancer patients may have additional expenses that they pay for. Fortunately, cancer patients...

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Tax Reform

3 Important Tax Reform Tips To Get the Filing Party Started

March 1, 2019 (Last Modified: July 22, 2019) / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Can you believe that it’s March? Not only is the year flying by, but that means we’re in the middle of tax season too. If you have been waiting to file your taxes, don’t! Now is the best time to...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Treat Your Single Self With These Tax Benefits

February 15, 2019 (Last Modified: July 18, 2019) / Elle Martinez

Now that we’re in the heat of tax season, have you started filing your taxes yet? We managed to get my husband’s W-2 in the mail along with some 1099s, so I spent last weekend entering them into TurboTax (love how...

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Tax Reform, Uncategorized

Does Tax Reform Impact How I Claim Standard vs. Itemized Deductions?

November 6, 2018 (Last Modified: February 26, 2019) / TurboTaxLisa

On December 22, 2017 the biggest piece of tax legislation in about three decades was passed. One of the biggest changes to the new law nearly doubles the standard deduction and eliminates or limits a number of common itemized deductions...

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TurboTax Answers Most Commonly Asked Tax Questions

What Medical Expenses are Tax Deductible?

Sports Betting Taxes Guide (How to Pay Taxes on Sports Betting)

Tax Tips for Coaches

What Parts of My House Payment are Tax Deductible?

What Your Summer Home Renovations Mean for Your Taxes

Tax Considerations for Cancer Patients

3 Important Tax Reform Tips To Get the Filing Party Started

Treat Your Single Self With These Tax Benefits

Does Tax Reform Impact How I Claim Standard vs. Itemized Deductions?

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