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Absolute Zero Cost Tax Preparation From TurboTax

November 6, 2020January 10, 2015 by Steve Patterson

Get ready for that time of year again – the 2014 Tax season is upon us.

Don’t let piles of papers and bulk expensive software ruin your tax refund joy. Opt this year for the completely free TurboTax version, no one offers a better value, a more complete return or will earn you more money back than TurboTax. Their unique and powerful software searches for every possible discount or deduction and since this year TurboTax is doing the heavy lifting in your tax preparation there’s no reason to second guess where the best value is.

For 2014 Taxes, both the IRS form 1040EZ and the 1040A are completely free to file with TurboTax, which covers almost 60 million Americans around the country. They call it Absolute Zero, which means no money to file your state return for a limited time, no money to comply with ACA health laws and … Read the rest

Your Taxes ˗ What You Need To Know

November 6, 2020December 31, 2014 by Steve Patterson

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has earmarked January 20 as the start of the tax filing period.

Yesterday, the IRS stated that US taxpayers can begin filing their taxes for 2014 January 20th. The tax filing period will begin on schedule unlike last year when there were delays, in spite of a late tax rule introduced by Congress and approved by President Obama, according to the taxing agency.

Previously this month, a bill was passed by Congress that extended over fifty tax breaks, which had expired this time last year. This new congressional tax rule prolongs the tax breaks to the end of the year, permitting taxpayers to take the tax breaks while filing their tax returns for 2014. President Barack Obama approved the bill on December 19.

During the past couple of years, late rule changes introduced by Congress have held up the start of tax filing periods. That … Read the rest

Easy And Convenient Tax Prep With TurboTax.com

November 6, 2020March 30, 2014 by Steve Patterson

First time tax filers may be anxious about completing their taxes. Some even wait until the last minute without being aware of it. Filing your 2013 taxes is a necessity. Knowing what mistakes to avoid can make the process easier and allows individuals to submit their taxes right on time.

Those who are preparing their 2013 taxes for the first time may wonder where to begin. They have to think of their tax preparer. Have they even picked one out? Those who haven’t may not know where to turn. Others may already know about TurboTax.com. It offers free federal filing and even offers multiple options for filing state returns. Using the site allows individuals to complete their taxes securely and properly. They will be guided through each step in the tax preparation process to get their 2013 taxes submitted. There is superb customer service to help customers when they want … Read the rest

Good News From TaxAct On Deduction Tracking

March 12, 2020March 17, 2014 by Steve Patterson

A new Way for Taxpayers to Track Charitable Donations with TaxAct

Organize, Value, and Track Your Donations with TaxACT

TaxACT is a proven leader regarding affordable tax solutions, and their donation tracking gives consumers another way to maximize their savings at tax time. This free app is available for IOS and Android, and taxpayers can track their cash and non-cash donations throughout the year.

Current Internal Revenue Service data shows that at least one in four income tax filers deduct non-cash and cash charitable donations on their federal tax returns.

The Donation Assistant tracks and organizes donation information automatically, and this is why it is so helpful. Consumers can view detailed summaries from their mobile devices whenever they prefer.

The TaxACT app reduces audit risk as it reports accurate amounts for activities such as thrift store donations. The app gives a fair market value for over one thousand routinely … Read the rest

Tax Tips: I Do Declare

November 6, 2020March 13, 2014 by Steve Patterson

Did you know that there are hundreds of little things that you should be declaring on your tax returns? Here are some of the most important items that must be declared on your federal and state tax return.

All Sources of Income
The tax code of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that all income earned or received must be reported on your income tax returns. The categories of income recognized by the IRS include the following:

•    Wages, salaries and tips
•    Interest on bank accounts, certificates of deposit, bonds and other investments
•    Capital gains
•    Business income
•    Alimony
•    Income from bartering
•    Dividends
•    Annuities, pensions and lump-sum distributions
•    Rental revenues
•    Gambling income
•    Earnings from agriculture and fishing
•    401(k)
•    Unemployment benefits

Each of these types of income must be declared on your income tax return. In some cases, losses in … Read the rest

Comparison between the Cost of TurboTax and other Online Tax Services

November 6, 2020March 8, 2014 by Steve Patterson

It is finally the right period of the year for tax filing, and therefore time for individuals to decide how they want their taxes filed. A person who prefers to prepare their tax return rather than use an accountant or a tax preparation chain like H&R have most likely come across TurboTax 2014. This is among the most desirable online tax services so definitely many users will be using TurboTax2014 software. But how does its prices compare to those of other online tax services?

TurboTax 2014
Whether a customer wants to file a 1040EZ or is interested in something more complex or to file for their little businesses, TurboTax 2014 has a solution. It offers free federal tax preparation for simple returns and three other additional packages. Those other packages are the deluxe, premier and home and business at $29.99, $49.99 and $74.99 respectively. In addition to this, their … Read the rest

A Free Edition Of TurboTax

November 6, 2020February 20, 2014 by Steve Patterson

Over nine hundred million dollars in tax refund money went unclaimed in one year. The Internal Revenue Service reported this notable statistic, and you may wonder how this could happen. There are two main circumstances that lead to unclaimed tax refunds. Read more about getting your free edition of TurboTax.

You may end up creating an unclaimed tax refund situation if you have taxes withheld from your pay but earn less than needed for filing a refund. You will end up adding to the unclaimed refund pool if you choose not to file a tax refund. You should verify whether you qualify for an Earned Income Tax Credit, and the www.turbotax.com free edition can help you determine your eligibility.

The second reason for most cases of unclaimed tax refunds involves mailing errors. You may not receive tax filing confirmation if you have moved, changed your name, … Read the rest

Tax Accountant Vs Tax Software

May 11, 2021February 17, 2014 by Steve Patterson

Why choose a tax accountant over tax software?

Preparing and filing taxes are rarely activities most people look forward to. Whether you need to prepare an individual or business tax return, you may be looking for an easier way to simplify this process. While one option available is for you to prepare your tax return on your own, the fact is that many people will find the process easier to complete when they use either tax software or the services of an accountant. While both options are preferred by many over completing a tax return on your own, there are clear benefits associated with using the services of a tax accountant.

Finding All Deductions
For most individuals and businesses, it is not enough to simply … Read the rest