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7 Tax Deductions for Wedding Planners

February 19, 2020 / Jim Wang

Are you a wedding planner? Wedding planners are in a unique business, which means you’ll have business expenses specific to the work you do which can lower your taxable income. Below, we’ve shared seven tax deductions you don’t want to...

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Tax Reform

6 Life Changing Events and Their Tax Implications

December 12, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

The article below is up to date based on the latest tax laws. People can experience life-changing transitions over the course of just one year. These changes may include having a baby, securing a new job, moving to a new...

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Tax Tips

7 Tax Write-Offs for Your Wedding

June 17, 2019 February 20, 2020 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Weddings are expensive, so it is too bad that they aren’t tax deductible. But wait – though tax write-offs may not be top-of-mind when you are planning your wedding, with careful planning there are some ways you can garner a tax deduction or two.

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Tax Tips

10 Things You Need to Know About Divorce and Taxes

March 22, 2019 July 23, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Divorce may not be as inevitable as taxes, but it certainly brings complications to tax filing. Follow these ten tips, and the process should go smoothly in the future. Once your divorce questions are answered, TurboTax can handle your tax return.

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Family

3 Reasons It’s Great to Be Coupled Up at Tax Time

February 14, 2019 July 24, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Happy Valentine’s Day week to all of the lovebirds out there! Whether you’re enjoying a night out on the town or staying in for a movie night, we want to give you even more reasons to celebrate with your loved...

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Tax Reform

Tax Reform 101: Will Getting Married Change My Tax Situation?

June 22, 2018 July 24, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

Are you planning to get married or are getting married soon? If so, congratulations! As you and your significant other plan for the big day and your life together, there is a lot to take into consideration. And as fun...

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Tax Planning

Tax Tips for Same-Sex Couples

June 1, 2018 January 4, 2019 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

In honor of June being National LGBT Pride Month, we’re breaking down filing tips for same-sex couples. In 2013, the IRS began recognizing marriages between same-sex spouses if they were valid under state law where the marriage took place. Since...

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Income and Investments

How to Save While Planning Your Wedding

May 8, 2018 July 24, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Wedding season is starting and for many couples, it’s the biggest, and most expensive, event they’ve ever planned. As overwhelming as wedding planning can be, keep in mind that with some thoughtful planning you can have a day you treasure forever...

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Income and Investments

5 Tips on How to Talk to Your Significant Other About Money

February 23, 2018 July 24, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Relationships can be tricky, but when you throw in money, they can get really complicated. SunTrust had found money to be a huge stress with married couples, and about 35% said it was the leading topic they fought about. Something...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

How Changes in Your Life Can Save You Money

February 9, 2018 March 5, 2020 / TurboTaxLisa

Whether you got married last year or are purchased your first home, changes experienced in your life can bring about many questions and uncertainties. Although you may have questions about how life events affect your finances, one thing is certain,...

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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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