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Tax Tips for Coaches

July 9, 2019 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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Self-Employed

Tax Tips for Self-Employed Personal Trainers

July 1, 2019 July 24, 2019 / Jim Wang

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 taxes (filed in 2020) and 2018 taxes, which should be filed by the April 15th, 2019 (or October 2019 with filed...

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Deductions and Credits

5 Key Employer-Offered Benefits That Can Help You Save Money

June 20, 2019 July 24, 2019 / Elle Martinez

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. It is accurate for your 2019 and current 2018 taxes, which you will file by the April 2019 (or October 2019 with filed extension) deadline. While we...

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Tax Planning

How Bonuses are Taxed Calculator

April 10, 2019 May 7, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

If you received a bonus or are expecting one this year you may want to understand how taxes are withheld from your bonus when you receive it. Check out our bonus calculator that answers one of our most frequently asked questions and find out how your bonus will be taxed.

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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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Self-Employed

I Only Received One Paycheck from My Summer Side-Gig. Am I Self-Employed?

October 3, 2018 March 5, 2020 / Jim Wang

During college, I had a job every summer. After my freshman and sophomore years, there were full-time internships with companies that issued me a Form W-2 and offered benefits, and in those years I reported my income from my W-2...

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Self-Employed

My Clients Pay Me Through a Mobile Payment Service- What Does This Mean for My Taxes?

September 7, 2018 March 9, 2020 / Elle Martinez

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Income and Investments

On the Job Hunt? Here Are the Best Places to Help You Find the Right Fit

May 24, 2018 July 12, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Now that you have graduated, are you on the hunt for your first post-college job? Congrats! Embarking on a new career is an exciting and at the same time terrifying experience. Too many graduates approach their jobs from a strictly financial standpoint –...

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Business Income

New Side Job: What Do You Need Before Tax Time?

February 22, 2018 March 5, 2020 / Jim Wang

One of the best ways to improve your situation is to get a side gig. A new side job can help you boost your income and increase your financial stability. If you’re thinking about a side gig, now’s the time to start preparing – not next April!

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Tax Planning

Freshly Graduated? 5 Tax and Financial Tips You Need to Know Before Entering the Real World

June 9, 2017 July 12, 2019 / Jim Wang

The article below is accurate for your 2017 taxes, the one that you file this year by the April 2018 deadline. Tax information below will change next year for your 2018, but won’t impact you this year. Learn more about...

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