TurboTax Tips

We’re helping you take advantage of a refundable tax credit. Don’t miss out on more than $6,000 through tip #7, the Earned Income Tax Credit. It’s part 7 of our series, “The 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions.”

If you paid for someone’s care this year – either a child or an adult – you may be eligible for the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit — which could put money back in your pocket at tax time! In part 6 of our series “The 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions” listen to tip #6, and see if you qualify!

Did you move this year? If so, and you were an active duty military member, you may be able to deduct these moving expenses and lower your tax bill! Learn the facts as we explore tip #5 in part 5 of our series “The 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions.”

you are you or is someone else paying your student loan? We’re sharing if it matters when it comes to a student loan write-off, thanks to an exception, in part 4 of our series, “The 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions.” It’s tip #4!

Doesn’t it feel good to be charitable? Your good deeds are adding up. In part 3 of our series, “The 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions,” tip #3 explains why you shouldn’t forget about smaller donations.

We have a subtraction that can save you a lot of money plus the scoop on writing-off state sales taxes. It’s part 2 of our series, “The 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions.” We’re starting with tips 1 and 2.

The choice of taking the standard deduction or itemizing your deductions on your tax return can save you a lot of money at tax time. Listen to part 1 of our series “The 10 Most Overlooked Tax Deductions” and discover which route is right for you!

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?”

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 need to file, that takes a lot of your plate during tax time! Find out more in part 1 of our series “Does Everyone Need to File an Income Tax Return?”

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!