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End of Year Retirement Tips for Employees and the Self-Employed

December 27, 2016March 13, 2017 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

Contributing to your retirement account is one of the best ways to reduce your taxable income and increase your tax refund. While some retirement accounts have year-end deadlines for contributions and required distributions, others give you extra time to make...

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Year-End Small Business Tax Tips

November 1, 2016November 1, 2016 / Jeremy Vohwinkle

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When the year begins to wind down, many small businesses wonder if there are any last-minute tax tips that can save some money when they pay taxes. After all, once the year is up you may lose the ability to...

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Freelancing 101: What You Need to Know End of Year to Maximize Write-Offs

October 31, 2014 / Elle Martinez

Many freelancers I talk to will tell me that taxes are one of their least favorite things to get ready for. It’s definitely not my favorite part of being self-employed, but it’s necessary. Through the years I’ve streamlined my system...

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4 Smart EOY Moves to Make Before the New Year

December 30, 2013 / Jim Wang

Can you believe it’s December already? It seems like the end of the year always sneaks up on us and while I have your attention, I think there are a few smart moves you can make near the end of...

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5 Simple Tax Tips for End-of-the-Year Giving

December 23, 2013December 30, 2013 / turbotaxjen

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the last thing we want to think about are taxes. But since the holidays are a time to think about giving, Razoo and TurboTax have teamed up to provide simple tips for smart charitable giving that can save...

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End of Year Tax Tips [Infographic]

December 12, 2013December 12, 2013 / turbotaxjen

In the midst of all the holiday shopping and frenzy, don’t forget that tax season is just right around the corner and there are a few tax-advantageous things that you can still do before the end of the year that...

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Seven Year End Tax Tips to Help You Save at Tax-Time

December 4, 2013 / Philip Taylor

The end of the year is almost here. It’s time to reflect on what all you’ve accomplished and start thinking about what you want to happen in 2014. If you wait until the new year to start dealing with your...

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Start Tax Planning Early: 8 Great Year-End Tax Tips

November 8, 2013November 8, 2013 / Ginita Wall, CPA, CFP®

When you think of the holiday season, what comes to mind? Gift exchanges? Holiday parties? Home-baked pies? Taxes? I know you have a lot of other things to do this time of year, but the holiday season is a great...

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5 End of the Year Tax Tips for Newly Married Couples

December 31, 2012 / Jim Wang

I just attended a wedding this past weekend and I’m always happily amazed at the outpouring of emotion at one of the most joyous occasions in your life. As a personal finance writer, we’re always focused on the dollars and...

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End of Year Tax Tips from Our Experts

December 30, 2012 / TurboTaxBlogTeam

With the end of 2012 quickly approaching we asked our expert bloggers to reveal their favorite end of year tax tips. It’s not too late. Maybe you can take advantage of some of these tax tips to keep more of...

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