TurboTax Tips

Not everyone needs to file an income tax return each year. Your income level or social security benefits may affect whether or not you need to file a tax return. And if you don’t, that takes a lot off your plate during tax time! Find out more in part 1 of our series “Does Everyone Need to File an Income Tax Return?”

If you’re over 65-years-old OR claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return, do you have to file a return yourself? Are there benefits to filing a tax return even if you don’t need to? Learn the facts in part 2 of our series “Does Everyone Need to File an Income Tax Return?”

Are you getting married in a Church, historical garden, museum, homestead, or historical state or national park? If so, that may mean tax benefits for you when you file. Listen to tips 1 and 2 of our series “Write Offs for Your Wedding” to find out how to get tax deductions as you prepare to walk down the aisle.

Want to get rid of your wedding dress and flower arrangements after the “I do’s” are said? Listen to tips 3 and 4 of “Write Off for Your Wedding” to find out how to get tax deductions by donating bouquets and attire from your wedding.

Do you want to give a little something back to those in need with your wedding? Explore tips 5, 6, and 7 of our series “Write Offs for Your Wedding” and find out how you can get tax deductions by donating leftover food or by making contributions to your favorite charities through wedding favors and gift registries.

For married couples, deciding how to file your taxes – jointly or separately –can have a big impact on your tax return. Listen to “Should You and Your Spouse File Taxes Jointly or Separately” because this one decision could literally save you thousands of dollars!

Are you new to freelancing, independent contracting or self-employment? Then you’ll be filing your taxes a little differently this year! Find out how in “How to File Taxes with IRS Form 1099 NECMISC” – and learn how that’s different than a W-2!

If you’re looking for financially savvy ways to use your tax refund, don’t miss these tips! Listen to part one of our series, “7 Smart Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund” and pay down those high interest credit cards!

Use your refund to maximize your 401(k) – and watch your retirement fund grow! In tip #2 of our series “7 Smart Ways to Invest Your Tax Return,” we give you the facts on why this is another great way to use your refund wisely.

Are you a homeowner? Or maybe you’re thinking of buying a home? Listen to Tip #3 in our series “7 Smart Ways to Invest Your Tax Refund” and find out how to use your refund wisely when buying or maintaining a home!