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Tax Refunds

Spring Clean Your Finances…Starting With Your Tax Refund

April 7, 2016 April 12, 2016 / Winnie Sun

It’s that time of the year again when everyone gets busy collecting receipts, 1099s, W-2s, and other financials with the April 18th tax filing cutoff fast-approaching. If you’ve already filed, congratulations for making your annual government contribution! But wait, that’s...

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Tax Planning

It’s Leap Day! Get Your Taxes Done on Your Extra Day

February 29, 2016 / Elle Martinez

Does it seem like 2016 is flashing by quickly? If you’re like me, you’ve been so swamped with things to do at work and home that you haven’t had time yet to submit your tax return. We’re unpacking from our...

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Tax Deductions and Credits

Inflation Tax Adjustments May Give You a Bigger Tax Refund

February 24, 2016 / Jim Wang

Tax deductions and credits are a tax filer’s best friend. Each year, the IRS makes adjustments to many tax deductions and credits to keep up with inflation. Late last year, the IRS announced adjustments to more than forty tax provisions,...

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Income and Investments

How to Celebrate Your Long Weekend on a Dime

February 11, 2016 March 15, 2019 / Elle Martinez

Long weekends = Love. Bank account after long weekend = no love. With President’s Day coming soon, remember that it is possible to have a wonderful weekend without spending a ton of money. We’ve compiled 10 cheap or free activities...

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Tax Planning

How to Skip the April 18 Tax Rush

February 9, 2016 / Philip Taylor

Your tax return deadline for the 2015 financial year is April 18, 2016. If this information just got you excited because you have an extra three days to procrastinate, this article may be perfect for you. The tax deadline was...

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TurboTax News

TurboTax Delivers Smart, Effortless Tax Preparation and Your Maximum Tax Refund Guaranteed

January 7, 2016 February 1, 2016 / TurboTaxLisa

We’ve rung in the New Year, which means it’s officially tax season – or as we like to think of it: tax refund season. Today, just in time for refund season, TurboTax launched new products for the new tax year...

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Tax Tips

Reduce Stress and Save Money in the New Year

January 5, 2016 February 5, 2016 / TurboTaxAngie

Looking to lower your stress level and increase your tax benefits this new year? You’re not alone. Financial resolutions always top the list of America’s most common New Year’s resolutions … and for good reason. The benefits can not only help...

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TurboTax News

TurboTax 2015 is Open and Accepting Tax Returns Now!

January 4, 2016 March 28, 2019 / TurboTaxLisa

You may have heard the news that the IRS is opening the 2016 tax filing season on January 19, 2016, but there’s no need to wait until then to file your 2015 taxes. Exciting news! TurboTax is accepting tax returns...

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TurboTax News

TurboTax Brings Back Absolute Zero – Start Filing Your Taxes Today!

January 1, 2016 March 30, 2019 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Updated 3/16 – TurboTax Absolute Zero is no longer available, but you can still file your federal tax return for free with TurboTax Federal Free Edition. Get started today! Just in time for tax season, TurboTax is once again offering TurboTax...

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Tax Planning

Reasons to File Before the April 15 Tax Deadline – There’s Still Time!

April 10, 2015 April 4, 2019 / Jim Wang

There’s still a few days left for filing your tax return before the April 15 tax deadline. If you’re thinking about putting it off by filing an extension, there’s a whole bunch of reasons why you should forget about that...

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