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5 Tax Breaks for Teachers on World Teachers’ Day

October 5, 2017 June 5, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Happy World Teachers’ Day! While our little girl is enjoying her first big school break (she’s in year-round), many families are just starting their school year. Plenty of teachers are back to work, giving their best to their students and...

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Education

Back to School Series: Money Lessons for College Freshmen

August 17, 2017 July 18, 2019 / Elle Martinez

The new year is here for college students! If you’re a freshman, getting adjusted to your new life may feel overwhelming. But with new beginnings come new opportunities, like getting smart about your finances now to build up your wealth in the...

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Education

How Do Online Classes Affect My Taxes?

June 1, 2017 June 5, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

Now that you’re in summer-time bliss on break from college you may be dreaming of sleeping in late for a few months until fall, but summer may be a great opportunity to get ahead and take a course or two....

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Education

Going Back to School After 40: Know The Tax Benefits

September 21, 2016 July 18, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Going back to school, whether to start a degree, finish up one from years ago, or pursue an advanced degree can be both rewarding and stressful. Working on papers, handling work assignments, and/or taking care of family can be a...

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Education Tax Deductions and Credits to Maximize Your Tax Refund

April 14, 2016 June 10, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

The cost of education keeps going up, with no end in sight. If you are caught in that vortex, you’ll be happy to know that there are education tax deductions and credits that can help offset the costs of education.

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Education

Is This Deductible? Going Back to School

August 20, 2015 July 18, 2019 / Philip Taylor

So you’ve made the decision to go back to school, and now you’ve got to figure out the finances. Time to find out what’s tax deductible and what kinds of tax benefits are available to you. No need to panic,...

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Education

Get Your Classroom Ready – Five Tax Savings Tips for Teachers Before The First Day of School

August 7, 2015 July 23, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Gosh, where has the summer gone? Just yesterday, it seems, school let out for the summer, and here we are going back to school. If the months continue to fly by like that, soon it will be the holidays, and...

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College Tax Breaks to Take Before the Tax Deadline

March 31, 2013 / Elle Martinez

There are several advantages of going to college. One of the more immediate financial benefits actually involves your taxes. Did you know that there are plenty of tax credits and deductions that can help you lower your taxable income? I want to share some of the biggest ones available right now when you prepare your taxes before the tax deadline.

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IRS Update for Form 8863: Education Tax Credits

January 28, 2013 April 2, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

IRS Update 2/8: Good News for your Valentine’s day and your tax refund! The IRS announced today that they are now able to process tax returns that contain form 8863 with Education Credits beginning February 14th. Form 8863 is used...

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